The smooth re-entry into service of the Boeing MAX 8 and 9 has hit a hick-up on April 9, when Boeing advised sixteen operators to address “a potential electrical issue” in a specific group of aircraft. Correcting the issue could…
FAA certification on March 31 and EASA approval on April 6 of the high-density version of the Boeing MAX 8-200 on March 31 is a first but important step to get the type into service with Ryanair, so far its…
Boeing has fallen behind Airbus in narrow-body market share, which was already dropping before the MAX grounding. Airbus now holds a 65%-35% lead in narrow-body backlog, a position that is worrisome to Boeing management and its shareholders. Subscriber content –…
Here’s our updated model. The MAX is back – orders and deliveries for the month looking pretty good. Orders coming from strong airlines and lessors. Of course, the lessor orders need to find operators. The Singapore conversion for 777X is…
News Boeing issued its 2020 annual report and financial results today. As expected, they are not pleasant. Because of the twin crises of the MAX and the pandemic, 2018 represents the last “normal” baseline year for Boeing, as shown in…
There’s an old adage that people who live in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones. Earlier this week, Boeing complained to the European safety regulator (EASA) about the potential safety of the additional fuel tank of its competitor’s forthcoming Airbus…