Leeham News and Analysis
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Leeham News and Analysis
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Southwest places firm order for MAX
Southwest Airlines became the first customer to place a firm order for 737 MAX. The press release is here. First delivery is 2017. Southwest had been urging Boeing to proceed with the re-engine for two years, only to… Read More
Leahy dismisses Boeing economic claims on 737 MAX vs A320neo
We did the following story Nov. 30 for Flight Global’s new Flight Pro subscription service. Airbus’ new A320neo family will have up to 11% better fuel burn than the Boeing 737 Max family, John Leahy, COO Customers for… Read More
US disputes EU claim of WTO-Airbus compliance, threatens sanctions
As Yogi Berra once said, “it ain’t over till it’s over.” The US Trade Representative rejected EU claims that it had complied with WTO rulings that Airbus received illegal subsidies and that these had been repaid. Here is… Read More
NLRB drops Boeing case
New York Times. Now Boeing and IAM 751 can get on with the business of building airplanes without distractions.
IAM-Boeing, the day after
Here are several stories on the day after the historic IAM-Boeing contract vote. The importance of the success of this vote cannot be understated. CNBC interview with Jim Albaugh. Seattle Times, with comments from IAM 751 president Tom… Read More
Boeing message on IAM vote
From: Jim Albaugh Subject line: A future of shared success For distribution to all BCA employees Dec. 7, 2011 IAM-represented employees said “yes” today to a four-year contract extension that opens a new era of job security, stability… Read More
IAM press release in Boeing vote
MACHINISTS VOTE FOR JOBS! SEATTLE – Machinists Union members have approved a four-year contract extension with the Boeing Co. that ensures the 737 MAX will be built in Puget Sound. The final vote was 74 percent to accept… Read More
IAM approves Boeing contract 74%
IAM 751 tonight approved a new, four-year contract with The Boeing Co, extending labor peace to 2016. The union and the company negotiated the contract nearly a year early, an unprecedented move in Boeing-IAM relations. The vote passed… Read More
FedEx, Southwest near Boeing deals: Bloomberg and WSJ
While we are waiting for the IAM vote tonight, it looks like two more big wins for Boeing. Bloomberg reports FedEx is about to order 30 767-300ER freighters. The Wall Street Journal reports Southwest Airlines is about to… Read More
Yes vote on Boeing-IAM deal appears likey: Seattle Times
Posted on Twitter a short time ago: SeaTimesAeroDominic Gates Machinists don’t love this Boeing deal. But voting yes anyway for the most part. 2 hours ago SeaTimesAeroDominic Gates Talking to Machinists as they vote. Looks good for approval… Read More