News The news reports in the Wall St. Journal that Boeing is planning a new large narrow-body aircraft to combat the A321 is interesting, both from timing and product strategy timeframes. With the MAX closing in on certification and a…
News Wednesday, Boeing’s new CEO David Calhoun spoke with the press for about 50 minutes, a sharp contrast to his predecessor, who typically walked away from tough media questions without answering them. While this openness to the press is laudable,…
United was the holdout, a firm Boeing customer, with MAX9s delivered and MAX10s to come. But the outcome is that these larger MAXs cannot do what the airline needs. The world has moved on and the 757 cannot soldier on…
Think of something you desperately want to have but are unable to get it as the product keeps being unavailable. What to do? United Airlines has found itself in this position in the last three years as it considered…
News Flight Global reported that Boeing is studying a re-engined version of the Boeing 767 primarily for the cargo market, with a passenger version also considered. That passenger version could provide a low-cost alternative to the NMA and compete directly…
Boeing’s problems are getting worse. The MAX is grounded, the 787 is being investigated for quality issues and has major engine problems, the 777-X is even further delayed with engine problems, and the KC-46 is failing to meet needs and…