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Podcast – Reviewing the American Airlines Order
A three way call with Ken Herbert from Wedbush Securities, Jon Ostrower from Flight Global and Michel Merluzeau at G2Solutions. The consensus was surprising – we did not select these people because of their similar views, yet that is how…
While Engines Drive Technology – It’s Not Just Engines Anymore
The re-engining announcement for the 737 by Boeing has given us pause to consider the impacts of both airframes and engines and their impact on commercial aircraft. Clearly, engines are the driving force for technology in the industry, as fuel…
The Compromise
As news emerges of the rapid change in strategy at Boeing, forced by the American Airlines order, we might pause for a moment to consider the outcome. The 737RE that many (including us) have been talking about is an airplane…
If you liked Winglets, here’s another technology offering the same sort of savings
Winglets were first identified in 1952 to achieve better fuel burn. But they were not adopted until much later. It took Airbus a long time to follow Boeing’s lead on deploying them, as you can see. There may be good…
Boeing’s Narrow-Body Strategy Appears Flawed, but Necessary
Our colleague Scott Hamilton scooped the industry on Boeing’s plan to re-engine the 737 for 2017 as well as move forward with an all new airplane for 2021-22. While it is admirable for Boeing to attempt to stem the tide…