Tag 787
Rolls-Royce Trents on 787
News out today from Rolls-Royce reports: “In April this year Rolls-Royce provided an update on the management of a durability issue affecting the Intermediate Pressure Compressor in a population of Trent 1000 engines, known as Package C engines. An update…
Vistara selecting 787?
News out today from Bloomberg suggests the Indian carrier may have selected the 787 over the A330neo. This is potentially the third win in a row for Boeing. What may be going on behind the scenes that allowed Boeing to…
The case for increasing 787 rates
In September 2017 Boeing spoke about increasing their 787 production rate by 2019. In March 2018 Boeing spoke about moving the rate from 12 to 14 aircraft per month “next year” (2019). We are about halfway to next year, what…
Norwegian in play?
Various sources have reported today that IAG has taken a 4.6% stake in Norwegian. Both sides are being careful with any statements. Norwegian is going to spin this as being good because they are attractive with a viable business model. …
A perspective on the A330neo loss at American
“American Airlines is a big customer. Every OEM wants their equipment flown by this airline. Losing this customer is not something that goes down easily. The considered opinions are the loss of an order for Airbus is awful (series of…