Look at fighter jets and how expensive they have become. The point is to accept the cost and create a competitive product for the necessary investment. Better avoid paying the same for teething troubles, repairs and program delays afterwards because initial planning had been not realistic. I hope th...
Jump to postThere must be second hand MD-11Fs available as UPS is reducing this fleet.
Jump to postThe idea it would ever take off again was pure fantasy from the very first moment. Because this would have ruined the most precious parts, the engines.
Jump to postThey have not even started the certification flights. There is no way for route proving this summer.
Jump to postNobody is confusing group and divisional HQ. We are talking about moving the group HQ back to Seattle where it has been. Airbus moved the group HQ to Toulouse. Just the legal seat is in the Netherlands. For tax reasons I'd guess.
Jump to postWhy are the FAA and Boeing unable to communicate what the issues pending are that prevent TIA?
Jump to postAirlines urgently need the seat capacity that had been planned for all those 777-9 ordered and expected to be available by now. If deliveries slip to 2026 airlines might need to finally order something else: 787-10 or A350-1000.
Jump to postThe CEO's job is to maximize shareholder value. Cutting hiring here and there, not filling such and such roles, re-organization this and that, reducing this workload and that workload, and cutting O&M here, there, and everywhere - all that adds up to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 cents etc etc per dividend sha...
Jump to postFor comparison: Airbus has moved the group HQ to Toulouse from Paris and Munich (just not the legal one).
Jump to postHopefully the new BOD will move Boeing back to Seattle if the stock owners get no vote on this. The bosses need to be close to the factory floor to get the real picture. This is what Boeing did with program management at Everett, Renton and Charleston, the same should be good for the top leadership....
Jump to postRR seems to have halted its Ultrafan development for now. Wouldn't this engine be perfect for growth versions of the A350-1000? And does this indicate GE will work with Airbus instead/ as well or that Airbus is not wanting to progress with any more A350-stretches?
Jump to postI can't believe that they did not order even more 747-8F in time before the program closed? Boeing must have had fire sale offerings, as the rate had dropped too low.
Jump to postI think the next A350 steps depends a lot on what happens to the 777X. Airbus might be ready to step into this market with some bigger A350 variant, possibly with a different engine. One day the time for a midlife update or even A350neo will come. This will be the perfect moment to modernize the win...
Jump to postI am not sure, but isn't Airbus using similar robots on the newer A320 lines? IIRC for drilling and fasteners?
Jump to postHaving not enough budget and time for the 787 was a major part of the problem. The outsourcing turned out to be much more complex than expected. This was already the MDD way to do things. Plus all that intentional rivalry and fronts against unions, against long time employees against proven sites. I...
Jump to postThe requirement to build a new fuel infrastructure with cooling, pressure tanks and whatever at all airports served.
Jump to postWhat airline would volunteer to use a fuel that is MUCH more expensive than the fuel it's competitors use? This goes not only for Hydrogen but for SAF as well. I think improving emissions is very important. But it will be done step by step over several aircraft and engine generations, not by any ove...
Jump to postAFAIK Boeing moved to Chicago to be closer to Wall St. and the financial community. This was the key reason.
Jump to postAnd then there is Malta Air by Ryanair. Not to be confused with KM Malta Airlines.
Jump to postIsn't there any former Senator, Governor or whatever politician this airport could be named for? "International" is so worn off. How about maybe some more fashionable "cleanport" or "greenport"? Or just silicone valley international? Just be the first to claim it.
Jump to postI hope they keep an option to install SAF engines. Japan can be a great civil airliner manufacturer. It is a huge high quality supplier already.
Jump to postWhat Boeing needs would be some industrial specialist who can set up future production sites and structures and new programs based on understanding upcoming technologies while securing the financing and making the staff needed available. An airline guy would not be that person neither a pure softwar...
Jump to postI'd expect airports being the main issue for hydrogen. They would need to build huge new pipe and cooling tank systems globally. Who is supposed to pay for this? And how as an airline would you divert with a hydrogen aircraft to some non hydrogen airport? Within Japan and say to Singapore hydrogen m...
Jump to postBefore they are being sent to Manila, if needed, all LH A380 are checked at Frankfurt. This is why I suggested it, being closer to DME than Manila. A speedy AOG repair might not need this. That is not my understanding, the heavy checks are done in MNL as these take up significant time and space in ...
Jump to postThat was no "autoland failure" but a low level, low power flying display gone wrong.
Jump to postI hadn't claimed anything different. I am talking about the practical repair logistics and the closest A380 dock and such infrastructure available. No LHT would be booked out at least 12-18 months in advance. They don’t even have the capacity to do the LH A380 heavy maintenance, they are sent to MN...
Jump to postzeke wrote:LHT is not the manufacturer, XFW is.
I think there is a big gap in the market for proven, robust aircraft to be operated in developing countries. These markets don't need top performance but rugged, reliable workhorses at some affordable price. It makes sense.
Jump to postNot sure how much A380 work XFW still does these days? How about LHT at Frankfurt instead? They get all the stored LH A380 for inspection and basic repairs before they are flown to Manila for a big overhaul.
Jump to postIt's good to see Japan staying in the airliner business beyond being a big supplier.
Jump to postLooking back, clean sheets would have been much better than warming over 747-8 and 777-9 that became "only" new generations at the price of clean sheets.
Jump to postThe problem with buybacks I see is that they invested money they better should have used for research on the next programs. Senior mgt. might be tempted to prefer stock buybacks as their year end bonus might depend on the stock. This is what financial guys on top will do instead of engineers. Engin...
Jump to postThe problem with buybacks I see is that they invested money they better should have used for research on the next programs. Senior mgt. might be tempted to prefer stock buybacks as their year end bonus might depend on the stock. This is what financial guys on top will do instead of engineers.
Jump to postmorrisond wrote:I also forgot that they developed the 747-8/8F in those years. They spent a lot on product.
They so much should have done those Yellowstone projects. Especially after all the lessons learned with the 787-8 and 787-9. They were finally good to go. Doing the rewinged 777X after the complex new wing experience with the 747-8 was a wrong decision.
Jump to postI think it is not so much a new management Boeing needs the most but more of a new strategy. The investors must greenlight the senior executives to go for some more engineering minded route again and not so much for milking the company without planned major investments while they retire experienced ...
Jump to postIs this new -only payable in case of success- search expedition happening? Did they get the government greenlight to go? If yes, when do they leave?
Jump to postI'd guess another medical, and they picked a place with capacity to reconnect passengers.
Jump to postFallacy? They had to wait for new aircraft and still wait for deliveries. This is why they had to keep their fleet much longer and even slow growth. The concept remains unchanged. They buy when aircraft prices are low (like post 9-11 or post Covid/MAX) and resell when used market prices are up.
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Sort of what I miss is some passionate Boeing statement wanting to move back to excellent engineering first with engineers back at the top? Someone like a young Mulally. Boeing must have plenty of talent in house.
Airbus builds 2 latest standard lines for the A321neo both at Toulouse replacing less productive old lines and using the former A380 assembly building. One is already up and running. Not sure how fast all those engines needed will become available?
Jump to postThis is no surprise, as nobody wanted to publicly discuss his radar's range and capabilities. At least the initial area is very well monitored by many sides.
Jump to postIf both sides agree on a price (and delivery dates) they might have a deal. It is much less complicate than people assume. Airbus is sold out so they don't need to bend over.
Jump to postWhy wouldn't this work for the -8 in a similar way? Keep the outside and rearrange the interior?
Jump to postAs debated above any new "Combi" is a fanboy fantasy. No need to go on. A converted (full) freighter is feasible and there might even be demand but there are not too many frames left as possible candidates.
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