The 737 MAX7 is the least attractive member of the 737 MAX family. It did not sell well initially, and even after Boeing redesigned it to add 12 seats, it hasn’t gained any market traction. Even its largest customer, Southwest…
As we look over the technology landscape, several innovative technologies are moving from concept into production as new aircraft and engine programs reach the market. Let’s take a look at those that will soon explode in volume and provide intriguing…
As we enter the new year, most people typically adopt a forward-thinking mode. In this spirit, this post will contain some of our fearless forecasts for 2018, and what we might expect as an industry. AIRBUS will exploit their strong…
At the Las Vegas CES, Panasonic Avionics Corporation introduced a “major evolution of its satellite connectivity service” with the introduction of its third generation communications network. The company’s PR states that its third generation network is built to meet the…
Near the year end, we had an opportunity to visit GE Aviation’s Additive Technology Center in Cincinnati. It was an eye-opening experience. The progress the company has made in developing this technology is remarkable. The visit left us in no…
First, on December 22, we here Brazil’s President will not consider “transfer ownership”. The next day, Brazil’s Workers Party called any deal between Embraer and Boeing “an aggression against national sovereignty.” But despite the nationalistic knee-jerk reaction, the reality is…