Times have changed for the wide-body four engine market. Key Points: The global wide-body aircraft market has changed. No longer do customers worldwide; particularly commercial airlines want four-engine jets — and since global aircraft manufacture is driven by commercial airline demand; followed by demand from the cargo logistics companies; thereby making it … [Read more...] about No buyer found for BBJ 747-8
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Increased demand for newer narrow-body jets
Commercial aircraft rental market drives lease prices high as demand for newer aircraft peaks Key Points: As travel demand returns demand increases on newer available aircraft modelsA shortage in supply of some parts for new aircraft slows deliveryThose leasing are in the main extended their leases If you are looking to add newer aircraft to your fleet, or a … [Read more...] about Increased demand for newer narrow-body jets
Letter from FAA indicates delays to certifying the Boeing 777X
Jim Cramer has reserves with Boeing management; in that he is not seeing the crisis management style that the company needs According to CNBC host Jim Cramer during the ‘Sqwark on the Street’ show – “he is not seeing the evidence that “Boeing management is getting down onto the factory floor and getting these problems solved until this thing is ready.” Cramer continued … [Read more...] about Letter from FAA indicates delays to certifying the Boeing 777X
The Boeing 737 MAX: What’s changed?
Key Points: Boeing addresses MCAS system providing multiple enhanced protectionMCAS will now only be activated if both sensors agreeAdditional improvements made to the 737 MAX Orders placed for the 737 MAX and over 4,000 deliveries to be made Following the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX in 2019, Boeing have performed a number of enhancements to the 737 MAX … [Read more...] about The Boeing 737 MAX: What’s changed?
The Boeing 747: Only 12 orders left.
Key Points: Boeing has only twelve of its 747 jets left to buildThe end of the 'Jumbo Jet' production lineUnited States is due to replace its current 747 Presidential flight ‘Air Force One’Atlas Air will receive the last 747 off the production line As of the mid of April, 2021, Boeing has officially one dozen, 747 aircraft left to build. The 747 production line is … [Read more...] about The Boeing 747: Only 12 orders left.