The Necessity of Options
Commercial aviation is a very high stakes game. Get it wrong and you’re lucky to get a second chance. In order to reduce risk the players hedge bets. For example, in the case of OEMs, a typical solution is to…
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Rolls-Royce facing declining narrow-body market share
This analysis was published on GLG news by Ernest Arvai earlier today and is reproduced here for our AirInsight blog readers. Views: 134
And there’s not even an airshow going on
Today the industry saw two nice aircraft orders. In total, Airbus and Boeing booked (at “retail”) nearly $6bn today. That is a big number given that airlines are only now starting to see profits after years of losses. The old…
Additional Delays Cripple Boeing’s Strategy and Finances
With announcements of another 787 and another 747-8 delay this week, the credibility of Boeing being able to deliver on its promises has taken another hit -- and leaves folks wondering if these aircraft will enter service in the first quarter of 2011. The additional costs from delays and corrective measure threaten profitability and the timing of 737 and 777 replacement/enhancement programs, eroding Boeing’s future competitive position.