[UPDATE – We understand the two images aren’t showing. Working on a fix ASAP] Airlines work their aircraft hard; they’re not making money if they’re not flying. The latest single-aisle generation has state-of-the-art engines that burn much less fuel and…
The key news related to Boeing center about communications from Kelly Ortberg to employees and the pre-release of key 3rd quarter financial results, which were abysmal. Ortberg told employees that there will be a 10% reduction in non-union staffing, about…
New CEO Kelly Ortberg now seems to have resorted to the old Boeing playbook and strategies, just at the time it needs a fresh start and cultural change. Boeing pre-announced its earnings and strategic changes in a preview of the…
Reuters reports that Airbus faces delivery challenges because of Spirit Aero’s supplies. The report notes that Airbus has its people on-site at Spirit Aero’s North Carolina facility. The media was briefed on this the night before the Farnborough show. The…
Brazil’s Embraer is having an excellent year and maintaining this momentum. Yesterday, it announced the FAA certification of its E-Freighter. Based on Embraer’s E190, the E-Freighter has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo…
The news about Boeing today is focused on the on-going IAM strike, a variety of legal issues, and how the company is stacking up competitively. The IAM strike at Boeing now appears that it will continue on for some time,…