The Problem Boeing has a big problem. The MAX crisis didn’t create the problem but has certainly highlighted and exacerbated it. What is the problem? Communications or better stated, the lack of communications coming from Seattle or Chicago. The MAX…
Another problem has emerged for Boeing, this time for both the 737MAX and 737NG aircraft. Boeing has discovered a problem with leading edge slat tracks manufactured by a supplier that may not have been properly heat treated, and need to…
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Boeing is finding itself in new trouble after it and the FAA have identified potentially faulty parts fitted on 312 737NGs and MAX aircraft. Following a Service Bulletin by Boeing the FAA will issue an Airworthiness Directive for inspection and…
US/China trade tensions, weaking worldwide trade and higher (fuel) costs will eat into airlines’ profits in 2019, reducing them to $28 billion from $35.5 billion forecasted last December, the world’s airlines’ expect. The latest outlook has been announced on June…
At their Media Day in Sao Jose dos Campos Brazil earlier this week, Embraer revealed their 2019 market forecast for the market up to 150 seats. The company projects 10,550 new jet and turboprop aircraft in this segment over the…