UPDATING (2) Hundreds of 737s scheduled for delivery this year and in coming years affected by FAA action. IAM shares concerns with Boeing, FAA. By Dan Catchpole Special Coverage of the Boeing crisis Jan. 24, 2024 © Leeham… Read More
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton June 5, 2023, © Leeham News: Boeing continues to face a plethora of paperwork to certify the 737 MAX 7 this year. Officials hope to certify the largest member of the family next… Read More
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton By Scott Hamilton April 17, 2023, © Leeham News: Boeing’s skyline for the 777X, reported by Cirium, suggests there will be a need to boost production higher than the company’s target of 4/mo… Read More
March 14, 2023, © Leeham News: There is a phrase in the US about the politician’s dance: one step forward, two steps back and a sidestep. I couldn’t help but this about this dance step in connection with… Read More
By Scott Hamilton and Laura Mueller Update, March 9, 2023: Some readers have interpreted this story as reporting that new deliveries directly from Boeing are being delayed. The wording is somewhat ambiguous. To clarify, airplanes purchased by lessors–who… Read More
By Scott Hamilton Oct. 26, 2022, © Leeham News: Boeing may terminate the 737 MAX 7 program if the deadline for a cockpit warning system is not extended, blocking certification. CEO David Calhoun previously said the 737 MAX… Read More
UPDATED By Dan Catchpole April 27, 2022, © Leeham News: Boeing’s 777X program took another hit Wednesday, when the company said it won’t deliver the first 777-9 until 2025 due to new delays getting the plane certified. It… Read More
By Bryan Corliss May 18, 2021 © Leeham News — The Boeing Co. has quietly recalled at least some of as many as 900 quality control inspectors who were laid off in 2019 as part of a drive… Read More
By Scott Hamilton Dec. 4, 2020, © Leeham News: Boeing will cut the production rate for the 787 to 5/mo by mid next year, it was revealed today. Officials previously announced a rate cut to 5/mo. EVP Greg… Read More