July 21, 2015: The London Sunday Times created a stir over the weekend when it headlined an interview with Airbus Commercial CEO Fabrice Bregier that Airbus “commits” to an A380neo project. Drilling down into the story and checking… Read More
Our interview during the Paris Air Show with Tom Williams, president and COO of Airbus Commercial, is now open to all Readers. Williams discussions production, supply chain issues, launch aid for the potential A380neo and more. June 22,… Read More
Subscription required. Introduction June 3, 2015, c. Leeham Co. Sales of widebody jets have slowed going into the Paris Air Show in under two weeks. Airbus sold six A330-200s, four A330-200Fs and Boeing hopes to make a sale… Read More
We’re back from what we had planned as a holiday hiatus. This was interrupted by the IAM-Boeing 777X contract issue, of which we felt compelled to initiate some special posts. This leads off our 2013 Year in Review…. Read More
Airbus and Boeing production backlogs stretch to late this decade and into the beginning of next decade for most of their commercial aircraft, based on today’s production rates. We previously wrote about the waning sales of the 777… Read More
It looks like the big news of the Dubai Air Show has already come-and-gone. There was little order activity on the second day. A350 Regional: Etihad Airlines’ order for Airbus A350s include a regional version, with lighter weight,… Read More
787 teething issues: Flight Global has this report from the Dubai Air Show in which it quotes Boeing as saying there will be another six months of teething issues on the 787. We hear it will be longer… Read More
With the launch of the Boeing 777X expected to be approved this month by the Boeing Board of Directors, followed by the public launch at the Dubai Air Show next month, the future sales of the in-production 777… Read More
Boeing 777X: Reuters has this article on negotiations between Boeing and Etihad Airlines for the new 777X. Reuters reports that up to 30 777Xs could be ordered, along with a follow-on order for the 787. Emirates Airlines is… Read More
Airbus Americas Chairman Allan McArtor. Allan McArtor believes there will always be a market for the Very Large Aircraft (VLA), but he’s not surprised Boeing cut the production rate of the 747-8. McArtor, who as chairman of Airbus… Read More
Airbus A380neo not yet a project
July 21, 2015: The London Sunday Times created a stir over the weekend when it headlined an interview with Airbus Commercial CEO Fabrice Bregier that Airbus “commits” to an A380neo project. Drilling down into the story and checking… Read More
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Posted on July 21, 2015 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines, Leeham News and Comment, Qatar Airways, Rolls-Royce
A380, A380neo, Airbus, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airline, Fabrice Bregier, Qatar Airways, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Advance engine
Pontifications: Final thoughts of the Paris Air Show
Our interview during the Paris Air Show with Tom Williams, president and COO of Airbus Commercial, is now open to all Readers. Williams discussions production, supply chain issues, launch aid for the potential A380neo and more. June 22,… Read More
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Posted on June 22, 2015 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Airlines, Boeing, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines, Farnborough Air Show, GE Aviation, MOM, Paris Air Show, Pontifications, Qatar Airways, Rolls-Royce
747-8F, 757, 757 replacement, 767-200ER, 777 Classic, 777F, 777X, 787-10, A300, A350-900, Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airline, EVA Airlines, Farnborough Air Show, IATA, John Leahy, Middle of the Market, MOM, Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways, Seattle Times, Tim Clark
Widebody sales prospects this year
Subscription required. Introduction June 3, 2015, c. Leeham Co. Sales of widebody jets have slowed going into the Paris Air Show in under two weeks. Airbus sold six A330-200s, four A330-200Fs and Boeing hopes to make a sale… Read More
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Posted on June 3, 2015 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Boeing, Emirates Airlines, Paris Air Show, Premium
777 Classic, 777X, 787, A330ceo, A330neo, A350, A380, A380neo, Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Air Show
2013 Year in Review: 787 grounding was the top story
We’re back from what we had planned as a holiday hiatus. This was interrupted by the IAM-Boeing 777X contract issue, of which we felt compelled to initiate some special posts. This leads off our 2013 Year in Review…. Read More
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Posted on December 31, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries, IAM 751, International Association of Machinists
737 MAX, 777X, 787, A350 XWB, Airbus, All Nippon Airways, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, IAM 751, International Association of Machinists, Japan Air Lines, Lufthansa Airlines, Qatar Airways
Airbus, Boeing production backlogs stretch to late this decade, early next decade
Airbus and Boeing production backlogs stretch to late this decade and into the beginning of next decade for most of their commercial aircraft, based on today’s production rates. We previously wrote about the waning sales of the 777… Read More
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Posted on December 2, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Boeing
737 MAX, 737NG, 747-8, 767-300ER, 777, 777 Classic, 777X, 787, A320ceo, A320NEO, A330, A330 Lite, A350, A380, Airbus, Airbus backlog, Boeing, Boeing backlog, Dubai Air Show
DXB13, Day 2: A350 Regional; New Libyan airline; 777X production timeline; More on IAM-777X issue
It looks like the big news of the Dubai Air Show has already come-and-gone. There was little order activity on the second day. A350 Regional: Etihad Airlines’ order for Airbus A350s include a regional version, with lighter weight,… Read More
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Posted on November 18, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries
777-8, 777-9, 777X, A350 XWB, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries, Dubai Air Show, IAM 751, Q400, Tom Buffenbarger
Odds and Ends: 787 teething; IAM-777X continues; Boeing in Puget Sound; Dubai Air Show
787 teething issues: Flight Global has this report from the Dubai Air Show in which it quotes Boeing as saying there will be another six months of teething issues on the 787. We hear it will be longer… Read More
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Posted on November 16, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
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777X, 787, Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Air Show
Future for the 777, A330 as 777X nears launch, A350 nears EIS
With the launch of the Boeing 777X expected to be approved this month by the Boeing Board of Directors, followed by the public launch at the Dubai Air Show next month, the future sales of the in-production 777… Read More
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Posted on October 24, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
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777-300ER, 777X, A330, A350, Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Air Show
Odds and Ends: Middle East carriers high on 777X; Airbus’ Japan ambitions; Low fare airlines
Boeing 777X: Reuters has this article on negotiations between Boeing and Etihad Airlines for the new 777X. Reuters reports that up to 30 777Xs could be ordered, along with a follow-on order for the 787. Emirates Airlines is… Read More
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Posted on October 21, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus, Boeing
777X, 787, A350, Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ryanair
Airbus’ McArtor on VLA, 777X, 757 replacement and Airbus future products
Airbus Americas Chairman Allan McArtor. Allan McArtor believes there will always be a market for the Very Large Aircraft (VLA), but he’s not surprised Boeing cut the production rate of the 747-8. McArtor, who as chairman of Airbus… Read More
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Posted on October 20, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
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737-9, 737-900ER, 747-8F, 747-8I, 757, 757 replacement, 777-9, 777X, A321, A321NEO, A330, A330neo, A350-1000, A380, Airbus, Allan McArtor, Boeing, Doric Leasing, Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines, Very Large Aircraft
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