Who gets the most out of their 737 MAX?
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US Airlines force change at Boeing, Delta excluded
A fascinating piece by The Air Current notes: “It was the CEOs of United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines who ultimately catalyzed a change in leadership at the top of Boeing.” Boeing’s immediate future will elicit endless…
Game theory and Airbus’ formidable backlog problems
Airbus wins big orders from JAL, Korean Air
Airbus is having a banner day; two orders from major Asian airlines for 65 aircraft. The first order came from Japan Airlines (JAL) with 42 aircraft. The order breaks down to ten for Boeing (787-9), 21 A350-900s (one is to…
Recovering those “Lost” deliveries
This recently published image sparked reactions because it provides essential insight. It is another way to see the pandemic’s impact on commercial aviation. It was a massive blow; a full recovery will take a long time. We looked at our…
US Airline Hangar Queens
Anything related to a Boeing aircraft has become a media tripwire. Losing a tire? A panel falls off? How about a hydraulic leak? If it bleeds, it leads, right? These events have been occurring since commercial flights started. Can we…