Southwest Airlines, despite having competitive costs, as shown here , is not performing well, and underperforming its key peers. Change is needed. Several factors contribute to that underperformance, including senior management clinging to obsolete strategies as the industry continues to…
The theme of key stories about Boeing today is employees, the skills gap and the need to train thousands of new workers. At the same time, new reports indicate that the FAA will have enhanced scrutiny on Boeing for the…
Boeing’s 737 MAX has had a rough time. There have been accidents, groundings, and now FAA production rate restrictions due to “quality escapes.” However, data shows that the MAX line delivers on Boeing’s promise of excellent fuel burn. The 737…
Today’s key stories focus on the supply chain, and the fears and aspirations associated with doing business with Boeing. While rising anxiety is reported in Wichita, Indonesia and Turkey are trying to enter the Boeing supply chain, and Boeing is…
Today’s key news stories for Boeing are mixed, with the positive news of an order for 30 737 MAX aircraft from El Al airlines, but the negative news the specter of junk status from rating agencies looming as the ramp-up…
El Al Airlines, which recently cited that it needed to order aircraft soon to ensure available delivery positions, has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to replace its current Boeing narrow-body fleet. The carrier had planned to…