The beleaguered Boeing 777-X program is experiencing another delay, per FAA administrator Bryan Bedford, who spoke at the CAPA Airline Leadership Summit. He indicated the he expects the 737 MAX 7, followed by the MAX 10 to be certified before…
Boeing has received clearance from the FAA to ramp up MAX production to 47 aircraft per month. The new rate will be implemented anytime soon, President and Group CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decision…
Reports emerging from Beijing state that President Trump indicated that a 200 aircraft order from Boeing will occur during his visit to China. Company CEO Kelly Ortberg is on the trip with the President and other businessmen and are participating…
Boeing reported some good orders in April, adding 136 gross orders to the backlog. They include 29 787s, 28 777X, and 52 for unidentified customers, the airframer said in its April O&D list. There were orders for 57 MAX, including…
For years, the conventional wisdom in U.S. aviation has been simple: ultra-low-cost carriers win because they operate more efficient aircraft. Newer planes burn less fuel, carry more passengers, and drive down costs. But a closer look at the Department of…
There is a fascinating story that captures the messy realities of cost, geopolitics, and corporate rivalry for India’s new aerial tanker fleet. For over two decades, the Indian Air Force struggled with aging Russian Il-78MKI tankers. Multiple attempts to buy…