Today’s news items for Boeing center about the 777-9, with an additional cracked components found, and why United won’t buy the airplane. Cracks have been found on a fourth 777-9 test aircraft, reinforcing the seriousness of the issue with the…
Today’s news about Boeing reads between the lines, as the media examine the implications of recent events. Two stories talk about NASA, one of which indicates that the US space program is not in crisis, while another indicates that the…
A relatively quiet day for Boeing news was highlighted with complaints by Ryanair regarding the inability to obtain Boeing aircraft on the dates promised. Stories that talk about delivery delays costing it millions of tickets, and that new Boeing management…
Reactions to Saturday’s decision by NASA to use SpaceX to bring home the astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station via the Boeing Starliner is reverberating through the industry. Key stories cite the humiliation experienced by the Boeing workforce…
Here’s an update on MAX deliveries through August 24, 2024. MAX deliveries are North American-focused, with Europe next (essentially Ryanair and its Maltese affiliate) The MAX 8-200 is an EU-focused airplane, with one example in India at Akasa. India has…
Airlines gnash their teeth over delayed deliveries. These delays mean unplanned MRO costs and higher fuel burn, which are significant cost issues. As the saying goes, one door closes, and another opens. This frustrating delivery delay situation is an opportunity…