Boeing recognized the importance of an outsider as its next CEO, and landing Kelly Ortberg, who formerly led Rockwell-Collins, fits the bill. There are several reasons that an outsider was needed: Boeing has a credibility gap with the industry that…
David Coleal formally introduced the Global 5500 and Global 6500 programs at EBACE, including the flight test Global 6500 which flew from Wichita to Geneva for the event. These aircraft are expected to enter service in 2019. Views: 24
Bombardier announced the launch of two new airplanes at EBACE, the Global 5500 and Global 6500, which are substantial upgrades of the Global 5000 and 6000 models. These two new models both utilize the newly certified Rolls Royce Pearl engine…
The industry rumor has been confirmed. United Technologies acquisition of Rockwell Collins for $30 billion is moving forward. Both companies have a major presence in aerospace. UTC has two large units, Pratt & Whitney and United Technologies Aerospace Systems (incorporating…
Boeing claimed a victory from the latest round of WTO rulings – Airbus, of course, differed in their interpretation. Irrespective, the WTO rulings have no teeth and are largely a game for government officials, bureaucrats, and attorneys. By the time…
Boeing has re-established an new in-house avionics unit to “pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems” for its commercial aircraft. The interesting word in Boeing’s announcement last week is “production” as it implies that Boeing will be…