The news flow would have you believe it’s all gloom and doom for Boeing MAX operators. In a world where if it bleeds, it leads, every operational mishap is turned into clickbait. Please don’t fall for it! Let’s use real-world…
A fascinating piece by The Air Current notes: “It was the CEOs of United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines who ultimately catalyzed a change in leadership at the top of Boeing.” Boeing’s immediate future will elicit endless…
You might think it’s a great problem to have, but it isn’t, and it is a big problem. Yesterday’s big Asian orders add to the problem. Why is this a problem? Airbus’s backlog reflects the duopoly’s instability, which is awful.…
Airbus is having a banner day; two orders from major Asian airlines for 65 aircraft. The first order came from Japan Airlines (JAL) with 42 aircraft. The order breaks down to ten for Boeing (787-9), 21 A350-900s (one is to…
This recently published image sparked reactions because it provides essential insight. It is another way to see the pandemic’s impact on commercial aviation. It was a massive blow; a full recovery will take a long time. We looked at our…
Anything related to a Boeing aircraft has become a media tripwire. Losing a tire? A panel falls off? How about a hydraulic leak? If it bleeds, it leads, right? These events have been occurring since commercial flights started. Can we…