by Richard Schuurman | Feb 11, 2021 | Aerospace
It is feasible but challenging for Europe’s aviation industry to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, an independent study commissioned by five of Europe’s leading industry associations says. ‘Destination 2050’, released on February 11 and hailed as “a...
by Ernest Arvai | Feb 11, 2021 | Boeing
News The Boeing KC-46 Tanker still has quality problems, and the Air Force is holding back $336 million in payments until a camera system works properly. This is just the latest of a series of problems with the tanker. Accounting charges for those issues now total...
by Addison Schonland | Feb 11, 2021 | Aerospace
AirInsight US Airline Index Commercial Aviation United Airlines orders electric vertical aircraft, invests in urban air mobility SPAC – CNBC Air cargo capacity expected to remain constrained – AirCargoNews Rolls-Royce Enlists Machine Learning for...
by Ernest Arvai | Feb 10, 2021 | Boeing, General Category
News The 737 MAX has been problematic for so long it seems old news, and with the aircraft now flying again, all should be well in Renton. But as Coach Lee Corso would say, “not so fast, my friend.” Boeing has a huge backlog of undelivered airplanes that will saturate...
by Addison Schonland | Feb 10, 2021 | Aerospace
AirInsight US Airline Index Commercial Aviation Boeing board draws fire for allegedly failing to challenge then-CEO – WSJ American Airlines to retire entire Embraer 140 fleet in May – TPG FALKO outlines 2020 portfolio activity – FALKO Business...
by Ernest Arvai | Feb 9, 2021 | Boeing, General Category
Problems with the Boeing 787 are currently impacting Boeing, with 787 deliveries halted since last October and unlikely to resume until the end of this month. The company has now about 80 787s that it has continued to produce during the time that deliveries have been...