Reactions to Saturday’s decision by NASA to use SpaceX to bring home the astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station via the Boeing Starliner is reverberating through the industry. Key stories cite the humiliation experienced by the Boeing workforce…
Here’s an update on MAX deliveries through August 24, 2024. MAX deliveries are North American-focused, with Europe next (essentially Ryanair and its Maltese affiliate) The MAX 8-200 is an EU-focused airplane, with one example in India at Akasa. India has…
The biggest news for Boeing over the weekend is NASA’s decision to not risk the crew returning to earth in the Starliner, but instead waiting until February to return from the International Space Station on a competing SpaceX capsule. …
Airlines gnash their teeth over delayed deliveries. These delays mean unplanned MRO costs and higher fuel burn, which are significant cost issues. As the saying goes, one door closes, and another opens. This frustrating delivery delay situation is an opportunity…
Boeing has recaptured the number one position in aerospace companies by revenue, but remains well short of its pre-pandemic revenue levels. Despite a positive outlook and backlog, the industry remains plagued by supply chain issues and a shortage of experienced…
Getting a periodic snapshot of the year is helpful for those of us who track the commercial aviation industry closely. If you read the PR, everything is great and bound to improve. That’s when a look at the data becomes…