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Leeham News and Analysis
- Flight report for the Boeing B-29 May 24, 2022
- Assessing the airline financial recovery around the globe May 23, 2022
- Pontifications: Airbus delays for A220 tied to supply chain issues May 23, 2022
- Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 20. Dimensioning the Fuel Cell system May 20, 2022
- Impact of Russian Airspace Closure on the World’s longest flight May 19, 2022
Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 3. Certification rules overview.
May 14, 2021, ©. Leeham News: The certification rules for different aeronautical vehicles are specific for each airworthiness jurisdiction. It means each country has its own rules for all the categories we listed in the last article. However,… Read More
Update 1: Big loss for 2020 for Boeing; $6.5bn charge for 777X-delivery now late 2023; 737 MAX cleared by EASA
Updated Europe’s aviation regulator EASA clears Boeing 737 MAX for return to service with minor, additional requirements. Information is here. $6.5bn charge for 777X program. First delivery now late 2023, nearly 4 years late. By Scott Hamilton Jan…. Read More
Pontifications: Why I’d fly the MAX; lessons learned and still to come
Nov. 23, 2020, © Leeham News: I’m okay with flying on board the Boeing 737 MAX. Yes, it’s gone through the wringer in the 20 months since it was grounded. Yes, Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration… Read More
Breaking News: FAA recertifies 737 MAX–continuing coverage
Coverage continues in the next post. Nov. 18, 2020, (c) Leeham News: The US Federal Aviation Administration today recertified the Boeing 737 MAX, ending a 20-month grounding. Recertification of the airplane will follow by Transport Canada and Europe’s… Read More
Podcast: 10 Minutes About the 737 MAX Return to Service
Nov. 18, 2020, © Leeham News: LNA today launches a new feature, a periodic podcast about key issues of the moment. Called “10 Minutes About,” the podcast is—as the title says—10 minutes about the issue selected. This time… Read More
HOTR: Don’t get over-optimistic on COVID-19 vaccine news
By the Leeham News team Nov. 10, 2020, © Leeham News: Pfizer yesterday announced it’s on track to produce a COVID-19 vaccine that appears to be 90% effective in trials. The company is one of the world’s leading… Read More
Pontifications: Deferrals, bankruptcies continue; order recovery far off
June 22, 2020, © Leeham News: Although more passengers are flowing through airports and airlines are adding back service, airplane order deferrals continue. Airline bankruptcies do, too. LEVEL’s short haul operation went into bankruptcy last week. LATAM Argentina… Read More
HOTR: Boeing still sees MAX 3Q recertification
By the Leeham News staff June 10, 2020, © Leeham News: Despite COVID slowdowns, Boeing still expects recertification of the 737 MAX in the third quarter, say people familiar with the situation. Whether this timetable proves out remains… Read More
Pontifications: Critical step in Boeing MAX recertification target: May
March 30, 2020, © Leeham News: Barring further issues, the FAA Type Inspection Authorization for the MAX is targeted for the second half of May, LNA learned. This is a critical step in recertifying the airplane. Also barring more… Read More
Aviation safety continues to improve in the US and Europe
By Judson Rollins Introduction Jan. 3, 2020, © Leeham News: Despite all the safety-related headlines surrounding the Boeing 737 MAX, 2019 was a mercifully quiet year with just six fatal airline accidents around the world. Clifford Law Offices… Read More