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Leeham News and Analysis
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In strategy shift, Boeing backs 7 MAX: sources
Feb. 22, 2016, (c) Leeham Co. In a shift in strategy, Boeing is now fully backing development of the 737-7 MAX instead of urging the only two customers that have ordered the airplane to up-gauge to the MAX… Read More
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
Welcome news for Bombardier, Mitsubishi
Subscription required Introduction Feb. 22, 2016, © Leeham Co.: The large order (Letter of Intent) last week by Air Canada for 45 firm and 30 option CS300s was welcome news for Bombardier. And the LOI from the US… Read More
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
Air Canada orders up to 75 C Series; announced with BBD 2015 financial results
Feb. 17, 2016: The long drought is over. Air Canada has ordered up to 75 Bombardier C Series.The press conference is at 11am EST today. These will replace 25 Embraer E-190s. BBD now has orders and commitments for… Read More
Posted on February 17, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
Pontifications: Gifts that keep on giving
Feb. 15, 2016, © Leeham Co. In the news business, it’s called the gift that keeps on giving. These are news stories on topics that just won’t go away. And we get to write about them over and… Read More
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
Bombardier earnings preview
Subscription required Introduction Feb. 16, 2016, © Leeham Co.: Bombardier’s fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results will be reported Wednesday, and we don’t expect the situation to be pretty. Yes, officials will highlight the recent closing… Read More
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
Pontifications: Bad week for aerospace stocks
Feb. 1, 2016, © Leeham Co. Ouch. Boeing stock tanked about 10% last Wednesday when the company surprised analysts with unexpected news and below expectations 2016 guidance. Bombardier became a penny stock. What the heck happened?
Posted on February 1, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
The future of the A319neo and 737-7
Subscription Required Introduction Dec. 14, 2015, © Leeham Co. There are just 49 orders for the Airbus A319neo. There are only 55 orders for the Boeing 737-7 MAX. The A319neo has been ordered by Avianca (19), Frontier Airlines… Read More
Posted on December 14, 2015 by Scott Hamilton
C Series: challenges ahead
Subscription Required Introduction Bombardier CS300 (L) and CS100 (R). Click on image to enlarge. Photo via Google images. Aug. 10, 2015, (c) Leeham Co. Bombardier came away from the Paris Air Show with positive reviews after finally displaying… Read More
Posted on August 10, 2015 by Scott Hamilton