The Problem Boeing has a big problem. The MAX crisis didn’t create the problem but has certainly highlighted and exacerbated it. What is the problem? Communications or better stated, the lack of communications coming from Seattle or Chicago. The MAX…
We have updated our transactions tracker and switched from PowerPoint charts to a dynamic model. This model will be open to all readers. We plan to update the model after each month end. Page one: select an OEM and watch…
The US DoT data for 2018 has been published. Analyzing the numbers we generated preliminary data comparing fuel cost numbers for the MAX and NEO. (There may still be some gaps to fill) We stuck to fuel costs to minimize…
The days of nuts and bolts in aircraft manufacturing are unlikely to disappear completely but the way airliners are built is certainly going to change in the very near future. At least at Airbus, where at last week’s Innovation Days…
Yesterday Delta took delivery of its first of 35 A330neos. Delta was the launch customer for the A330-900 and the selection of this aircraft was seen as interesting given the relationship the airline has had with Boeing. What is very…
Airbus and SAS together will study the infrastructure requirements needed for operating hybrid and full-electric aircraft. A Memorandum of Understanding was announced on May 20 in Toulouse. It covers June until late 2020. Contrary to what the press release picture…