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Middle East conflict impact on Airbus, Boeing
By Scott Hamilton March 10, 2026, © Leeham News: The end of the war in the Middle East appears to be on a path of continued uncertainty and confusion, with no end in sight. Middle Eastern airlines and… Read More
Hopes for 1Q financial progress turns into bumpy ride for Boeing
Subscription Required By Karl Sinclair At its peak, there were 140 Boeing 737 MAXes stored across Washington state destined for China. The number is now around 40, and with the tariff war, there is no telling when these… Read More
Analysis: Labor issues continue to challenge aerospace industry
Subscription required By Bryan Corliss Sept. 18, 2023, © Leeham News – One of the continuing themes we’re hearing – at investor presentations and on quarterly earnings calls – is the shortage of skilled labor, which is disrupting… Read More
HOTR: Trump’s 757 return
Oct. 26, 2022, (c) Leeham News: There was a bit of a splash on the Internet when the VIP-configured Boeing 757 owned by Donald Trump was delivered to Palm Beach (FL) after undergoing refurbishment and maintenance. The airplane… Read More
“Our long national nightmare is over.”–President Gerald R. Ford
By Scott Hamilton Commentary Jan. 10, 2021, © Leeham News: “Our long national nightmare is over.” These were the words of Gerald R. Ford, minutes after he was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States…. Read More
Air industry uncertain about Trump policies
May 17, 2017, © Leeham Co.: The US airline industry remains uncertain where the Trump Administration is going, said Adam Pilarski, chief economist of Avitas Aviation, at the annual Airfinance Journal conference in New York. “There are huge… Read More