Today’s key stories are new, yet similar to stories and themes we’ve seen over the last years. First, another new whistleblower has emerged with claims of supplier quality issues on the 787 . Richard Cuevas claims to have observed “substandard…
Is Boeing too big to fail, or jail? After the two Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes, the Department of Justice found that Boeing had acted fraudulently with respect to the FAA and executed a deferred prosecution agreement that was signed…
Today’s key stories focus on Boeing’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroStructures, with a deal reportedly almost complete, but different from the initial offer in that stock, rather than cash, will be utilized for the transaction. That will dilute existing shareholders…
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Today’s key stories focus on Boeing’s potential prosecution in the wake of conflicting news reports over the weekend. The DOJ faces a 7 July 2024 deadline on whether or not to bring charges against the company. The most recent stories…
Airbus today formally reduced its earnings and aircraft-delivery goals for the year due to continuing supply-chain issues. Delivery forecasts were cut from 800 to 770 aircraft this year. CEO Guillaume Faury indicated that the supply-chain situation was not getting better,…