The news for Boeing continues this morning. About 5% of the 737NG models tested have cracked pickle forks. Airlines are also moving airplanes and postponing 737MAX return schedules in the wake of regulatory uncertainty. The good news is that only…
We decided to take a deeper look at what is at stake as the WTO case starts to play out. October 18 is when the US starts to impose its tariffs. The EU appears to be in no rush –…
A whistleblower has come forward with very serious accusations about Boeing’s decision processes regarding safety in the development of the 737 MAX. Dominic Gates of the Seattle Times wrote a riveting story this week, revealing a whistleblower complaint that Boeing…
Boeing’s problems are getting worse. The MAX is grounded, the 787 is being investigated for quality issues and has major engine problems, the 777-X is even further delayed with engine problems, and the KC-46 is failing to meet needs and…
Just when we thought the spate of Boeing 737 news last week was over, several new items broke over the weekend, none of them positive for Boeing. The saga is becoming tiresome. The MCAS on the MAX lacked the safeguards…
It is Friday, so let’s review this busy week in the world of the 737 MAX. A lot has been revealed about the crashes, Boeing’s internal safety upgrades, their future production plans, additional recommendations and lawsuits. The NTSB, in…