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- Aerospace supply chain still ailing; Sustainable Aviation Fuel isn’t the answer to go green October 4, 2024
- Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 27. Long developments October 4, 2024
- Longshoreman strike adds to Airbus, Boeing woes October 1, 2024
- Southwest Airlines Slashing Capacity Growth Shakes Up Their Fleet Plan September 30, 2024
- Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 26. New versus old, Trent 1000 vs. XWB September 27, 2024
Longshoreman strike adds to Airbus, Boeing woes
Update, Oct. 3: The Longshoreman’s union and the employers agreed to a 62% pay hike over six years. The strike has been called off. By Scott Hamilton Oct. 1, 2024, © Leeham News: As if the aviation industry… Read More
Boeing 787 SC plant has room to increase production in current building: Exclusive Leeham News Analysis
Now open to all readers. By the Leeham News Team Introduction Nov. 2, 2020, © Leeham News: When Boeing announced consolidation of the 787 Program in Charleston, Washington State and local officials—as well as thousands of employees—hoped that… Read More
Gov. Inslee misses the point in his pique over Boeing 787 production decision
By Scott Hamilton Analysis Oct. 5, 2020, © Leeham News: The contrast in tones couldn’t be sharper. With the announcement last Thursday by Boeing it will consolidate 787 production from Everett into Charleston, local political leaders were disappointed… Read More
Boeing needs to show respect for taxpayers, Gov. Inslee says
By Scott Hamilton Oct. 1, 2020, © Leeham News: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reacted today to Boeing’s decision to consolidate 787 production in Charleston (SC) with a threat. “Boeing’s decision to take the 787 to South Carolina necessitates… Read More
It’s official: Boeing to consolidate 787 production in Charleston in 2021
Oct. 1, 2020, (c) Leeham News: It’s official: Boeing confirmed this morning what has been expected since late July: 787 production will be consolidated in Charleston at its 787 final assembly line. Consolidation will be from mid-2021, earlier… Read More
Nobody should be surprised at Boeing decision
By Scott Hamilton Commentary Oct. 1, 2020, © Leeham News: Nobody, but nobody, should be surprised that Boeing is going to consolidate 787 production in Charleston (SC). This die was cast Oct. 28, 2009, when Boeing announced that the… Read More
Retrospective-4, 11/1/09: 787 Line 2 Postmortem
DownloadOct. 1, 2020, (c) Leeham News: This is the fourth in a series of Retrospectives about Boeing’s decision to locate the second 787 Final Assembly Line in Charleston (SC).
Retrospective-3, 10/20/09: Dueling Messages: Boeing vs IAM
DownloadOct. 1, 2020, (c) Leeham News: This is the third of a Retrospective look at the 2009 decision by Boeing to place the second 787 Final Assembly Line in Charleston (SC).
Retrospective-2, 10/29/09: 787 Line 2 aftermath
DownloadRetrospective-2, Oct. 1, 2020, (c) Leeham News. This is the second in a series of Retrospective looks at the 2009 decision by Boeing to locate 787 Line 2 in Charleston (SC).
Retrospective-1, 10/28/09: Boeing to Charleston for 787 FAL #2
DownloadOct. 1, 2Oct. 1, 2020, (c) Leeham News: 10 years, 11 months and 27 days ago, Boeing announced it selected its production plant in Charleston (SC) for the site of its second 787 assembly line. The decision came… Read More