Today’s key stories featuring Boeing include conflicting opinions among Boeing whistleblowers. An interesting analysis in the Seattle Times indicates that the threat from shimming fuselage sections that don’t fit together well may be much less than the latest whistleblower claims,…
The hits just keep on coming in the media for Boeing. A new Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower relates allegation of serious defects and pressure to let them pass, and two more aircraft were involved in incidents, including a 28 year old…
The light at the end of the tunnel is visible for the long-awaited Beechcraft Denali, after multiple developmental delays. The aircraft, which is several years late, remains an innovative aircraft, albeit some of the unique features have, in the interim,…
Here’s our updated model. Notes: February +3% YOY and 6% ahead of 2019 levels In aircraft terms, large cabin +5% YOY , midsize +4%, and small flat By OEM: Embraer +10% YOY for February, Bombardier +4%, Gulfstream +3%, Textron +3%…
The Gulfstream G700 was certified by the FAA on March 29th, after protractive delays resulting in the aircraft being later than expected to the market. The G700 was launched in October 2019, and Gulfstream estimated the first customer deliveries in…
It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s out. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe conditions of these products. A second AD, focused on the GTF, has now been made final and published. This FAA…