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Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 24.
May 30, 2025, ©. Leeham News: We do a Corner series about the state of developments to improve the emission situation for Air Transport. We try to understand why development has been slow. We examined alternative, lower-emission propulsion… Read More
Does an A220-500 need a new wing and engines? Part 3.
Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm May 29, 2025, © Leeham News: We are writing an article series about stretching the A220 to a capacity in the A320neo range. The idea is to replace the A320neo over time to… Read More
Boeing’s future depends on FAA approvals
By Scott Hamilton Analysis May 26, 2025, © Leeham News: Boeing’s future depends on satisfying the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that its failures to follow safety protocols and quality control standards are behind it. It’s been a rough… Read More
Updated, May 29, 2025: Department of Justice, Boeing OK to Non-Prosecution Agreement
UPDATE, May 30, 2025: The Non-Prosecution Agreement was filed with the federal court in the Northern District of Texas yesterday. Here is the document: 5-29-25 Boeing-MAX DOJ NPA May 23, 2025, (c) Leeham News: The US Department of… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 23.
May 23, 2025, ©. Leeham News: We do a Corner series about the state of developments to improve the emission situation for Air Transport. We try to understand why development has been slow. We have since we started… Read More
Services are driving revenues and profits in difficult times, Part II
Subscription Required By Karl Sinclair May 22, 2025, © Leeham News: In our first look at OEMs in the aviation industry with a significant revenue stream derived from services, LNA analyzed airframe-makers. Related Article Services are driving revenues… Read More
Boeing publicizes fourth Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Report
By Bjorn Fehrm May 21, 2025, © Leeham News: Boeing Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Don Ruhmann publishes his 2025 Safety Report today. Leeham was present in briefings both on the report content (this article) and how the safety… Read More
Boeing’s 2025 annual safety report due this month
By Scott Hamilton May 20, 2025, © Leeham News: Boeing will release its fourth annual safety report this month. The first was in 2022. The document is the Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Report (CASO Report). Previous CASO reports… Read More
FAA’s data of accident, incidents, often not shared
Subscription Required By Colleen Mondor May 19, 2025, © Leeham News: On March 27, acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau testified before the US Senate Commerce Committee on the continued fallout from the Jan. 29 midair collision near Reagan… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 22.
May 16, 2025, ©. Leeham News: We do a Corner series about the state of developments to improve the emission situation for Air Transport. We try to understand why development has been slow. We have since we started… Read More