Airbus and Boeing have announced production rates for their single-aisle airplanes of 42/mo each and are thinking of going as high as 52/mo. Boeing last week announced a planned rate of 14/mo for the 787. Airbus has plans… Read More
Posted on October 28, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Boeing’s MAX to China: The absence has been conspicuous, but no more: China will take 200 737 MAXes, according to Reuters. It will be interesting to see what delivery slots becoe available. Boeing always holds open some slots… Read More
Posted on October 25, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
The news that Asia’s Lion Air might be planning an order for the Bombardier CS300 energized the media and those that follow the OEM. If Lion Air follows through, this would be a major defection from Airbus and… Read More
Posted on October 24, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Is the tide ready to turn for the Bombardier CSeries? Following a nine month delay, the CS100 Flight Test Vehicle #1 took to the air September 16. It’s flown only twice since and has been undergoing ground vibration… Read More
Posted on October 21, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Chinese Lessor for CSeries: Bombardier today announced the identity of a previously undisclosed customer for the CSeries, and it is important for two reasons: one, it’s a lessor, and two, it’s from China. CDB Leasing Co. signed a… Read More
Posted on October 18, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Embraer’s Third Quarter: Embraer delivered fewer commercial airplanes in the third quarter than had been expected. The maker of E-Jets and the E-Jet E2 re-engined versions due beginning in 2018 listed its deliveries and backlog in its press… Read More
Posted on October 15, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
A380 Sales: Orders for the Airbus A380 have been dismal, but Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus parent EADS, sees a turn-around in sales. With the forthcoming Boeing 777-9X, which at 400 seats is considerably smaller than the 525-seat… Read More
Posted on October 14, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
If some industry observers are concerned about the prospect of over-production now, the current state of affairs may only be the tip of the iceberg. Airbus CEO Fabrice Bergier says he expects to boost production of the A320… Read More
Flight Test Programs: Here’s a quick update on the flight test programs underway right now: Airbus A350XWB: The sole flying test platform in the A350XWB program has accumulated 150 hours since its first flight just before the Paris… Read More
Posted on October 4, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
United Airlines announced it is adopting a new seat in coach to improve the passenger experience. Its press release is here. UAL’s overview: The new design includes: Bold elements, such as multi-tonal leather seat covers, distinctive double-stitch patterns,… Read More
Posted on October 3, 2013 by Scott Hamilton