Insight: Boeing has lost its competitiveness in space race



Yesterday SkyWest and Embraer announced an order for another 16 E-175s. This order boosts SkyWest’s E-175 fleet, which is already the world’s largest of the type. These 16 aircraft will be used exclusively for Delta Air Lines regional service. SkyWest…

The first Boeing 737 MAX 7 prototype has arrived in China for flight tests to recertify the aircraft for operations in the country. Last month, Boeing sent a delegation of 35 pilots and engineers to China to prepare for the…

The US DoT offers several interesting datasets. One that is good to dig into is the B-43 Fleet Inventory, recently updated through year-end 2020. Take a look at this model. Remember to click the double-headed arrow to maximize the viewing.…


UPDATE – Tier 1 supplier Spirit AeroSystems has been hit hard by the latest quality issues on the Boeing 787. After recognizing a $46 million forward loss on the Dreamliner in Q2, the company expects to incur another $40-60 million…