Leeham News and Analysis
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Leeham News and Analysis
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Boeing considers 40/mo for 737 rate; Airbus ups A320 to 40
Update, July 30: Airbus announced today it will increase the production rate on its A320 family to 40 per month. Original Post: Boeing is considering going to a production rate of 40 737s per month, with a decision… Read More
Posted on July 28, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Farnborough/Wednesday
Note: We have updated the Tuesday posting at the end of that column. Update, 8:00 PM BST: Day 3 orders are now included toward the end of this post. Another day, another set of aircraft orders are expected…. Read More
Posted on July 20, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Re-engine, new or do nothing?
A second aerospace analyst has weighed in with the opinion that Boeing is likely to choose a replacement for the 737 rather than a re-engine solution. Heidi Wood of Morgan Stanley published this note today, as Boeing’s investors’… Read More
Posted on May 19, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus Innovation Days-Day 1/2
Day 2 summary after the jump. We’re at the Airbus Innovation Days and here are some highlights: Tom Williams, EVP Programmes, believes that a re-engined A320 family will eliminate the business case for the CSeries. The concern is… Read More
Posted on May 10, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Boeing leans toward new 737, not Re-Engine: analyst
Boeing is leaning toward a new airplane to replace the 737 rather than proceeding with a re-engining program, an aerospace analyst wrote in a report issued today. Richard Safran of the boutique Buckingham Research came away from Boeing… Read More
Posted on May 5, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Bombardier lays foundation for Chinese CSeries order
Bombardier has positioned itself for a major CSeries order in China with the announcement on March 30 of a $3.85bn financing deal with a Chinese financial institution. CDB will provide the financing for Bombardier’s Q400 turboprop, the CRJ… Read More
Posted on April 2, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
Don’t assume A320, 737 RE programs
Geneva, Switzerland: Here is a report we did for Commercial Aviation Online from the Aircraft Finance and Commercial Aviation conference, followed by some additional commentary and reporting exclusive to this column concerning the prospect of re-engining the Airbus… Read More
Posted on March 29, 2010 by Scott Hamilton
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
CSeries unites Airbus, Boeing
Airbus and Boeing are bitter rivals when it comes to government support for their respective airplane programs but they are united when it comes to the proposed funding for Bombardier’s CSeries, according to this article in The Wall… Read More
Posted on January 24, 2010 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
