On Saturday, a Boeing 787 runway test with the most recently built aircraft, equipped with GEnx engines, experienced an engine failure, resulting in debris on the runway approach and causing a brush fire. This closed the airport, resulting in the…
One of the reasons American Airlines is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy is arrogance. American was “too proud” to declare Chapter 11 when the rest of the industry did after 9-11 and restructure, even though restructuring at that time to…
Airbus parent EADS Friday (July 27) announced a three month delay in the planned Entry-into-Service, to well into the second half of 2014 instead of mid-year. Problems with drilling holes in the wing assembly are blamed for this delay, the…
There is a continuing debate about what aerospace firms need to focus on with next generation aircraft. The search for weight savings is relentless. Whereas many think the battle has already been won by CRFP, the truth is less so.…
US-based SkyWest Airlines gave a big boost to the MRJ program when it announced an LOI for 100 MRJs at the recent Farnborough Air Show. Some characterize this order as a "blow" to Bombardier and Embraer. Such a view is, at the least, missing a key data point. Take a look at the fleet breakdown.
Huge backlogs have been a public concern for Airbus and Boeing for a year or two, with focus on the inability to offer early delivery positions. The companies are sold out on their current A320 and 737 lines until 2016-17.…