Today’s key stories focus on the supply chain, and the fears and aspirations associated with doing business with Boeing. While rising anxiety is reported in Wichita, Indonesia and Turkey are trying to enter the Boeing supply chain, and Boeing is…
Today’s key news stories for Boeing are mixed, with the positive news of an order for 30 737 MAX aircraft from El Al airlines, but the negative news the specter of junk status from rating agencies looming as the ramp-up…
El Al Airlines, which recently cited that it needed to order aircraft soon to ensure available delivery positions, has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to replace its current Boeing narrow-body fleet. The carrier had planned to…
This weekend was a relatively quiet one for Boeing, with the success of the Starliner in reaching the International Space Station last week, despite helium leaks, marking success for Boeing and United Launch Alliance. The return to earth will be…
Today’s key stories about Boeing center about whistleblowers and US Senate hearings. Whistleblowers have and will testify about safety issues, and Boeing’s CEO will be called to testify later this month. In other stories, Harvard Law School’s Forum on Corporate…
GTF maintenance turn times are improving at MTU. The Pratt & Whitney GTF requires a complete off-wing overhaul to correct problems with contaminated materials in additively manufactured engine parts. The large number of aircraft out of service is tracking to…