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Leeham News and Analysis
- Hopes for 1Q financial progress turns into bumpy ride for Boeing April 21, 2025
- Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 18. April 18, 2025
- Natilus: Composite BWB, entry-into-service by 2029, 570 on order April 17, 2025
- China bans Boeing, US parts imports in tariff war April 15, 2025
- Boeing welcomes COMAC competition as Asia-Pacific demand soars April 15, 2025
A320, 737 Re-engine picks up steam
This story has suddenly picked up speed as both Airbus and Boeing discuss re-engine options for their single aisle airplanes. Scott Hamilton and Jon Ostrower discuss the nuances facing both firms – the engine options, the competitor moves… Read More
Posted on March 19, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Aerospace Conference Feb. 9-10
The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance holds it annual conference Feb. 9-10 in Lynnwood (WA). This growing conference is one of the premier events on the US West Coast. Airbus and Boeing Commercial are regular presenters; this year Boeing… Read More
Posted on February 3, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
The Coming Aerospace Squeeze: Emerging Competitors
AirInsight has released a report entitled “The Coming Aerospace Squeeze – a review of commercial aircraft programs in Brazil, Canada, China, Japan and Russia.” This report summarizes current and planned aircraft programs in each of these countries and… Read More
Posted on October 5, 2009 by Scott Hamilton
Embraer fires warning over CSeries launch aid
Here we go, the first fall-out of the Airbus-Boeing trade Interim Report. Brazil (Embraer) complained to the European Union about launch aid by Canada to Bombardier for the CSeries and asked the EU to force Canada to cancel… Read More
Posted on September 9, 2009 by Scott Hamilton
Paris Air Show preview
The Paris Air Show begins on June 15 and we’ll be there. We’re attending the EADS media day on the 13th and will extend our stay through Tuesday (the show runs through Friday). We don’t expect much in… Read More
Posted on June 5, 2009 by Scott Hamilton
China’s Western aviation recuitment alarming
The news that China’s AVIC is recruiting Western executive talent for its aerospace subsidiaries is alarming. Long-time readers of this column and our main website know that we’re concerned about Western technology transfer by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and… Read More
Posted on February 26, 2009 by Scott Hamilton
Corporate Website updated 9/30
This week we discuss the dangers of technology transfers to China, Russia and Japan by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer in our bi-weekly update of our corporate website. By outsourcing work to these countries, aviation’s Big Four are… Read More
Posted on September 30, 2008 by Scott Hamilton
US skeptical of CSeries launch aid
There are numerous reports today that the US Trade Representative may look at the proposed launch aid for the Bombardier CSeries airplane. This one does a good recap. The CSeries is proposed to carry 110-149 passengers, which directly… Read More
Posted on August 12, 2008 by Scott Hamilton
Farnborough on Monday
Will GE/CFM engine launch accelerate 737/A320 single aisle replacement? Will CSeries launch be met with Boeing response? Is the air show this week about cancellations or orders? Boeing and Northrop optimistic about winning tanker recompete. This and more… Read More
Posted on July 14, 2008 by Scott Hamilton
GE, CFMI commit to new engine
London, England: GE Aviation, CFM International and Safran, all partners in the CFM group that makes the CFM56 engine that’s on the Boeing 737-300 through 900 and about half of the Airbus A320 family and some A340 models,… Read More
Posted on July 13, 2008 by Scott Hamilton