5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (154+ words) By the Leeham News Team The last in a Series examining one of Boeing's steps toward recovery. Boeing's senior leadership, facing intense financial pressure and seeking to reduce its own capital exposure in a multi-billion-dollar development program, chose to distribute…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (275+ words) By the Leeham News Team Part 4 in a Series examining one of Boeing's steps toward recovery. The Boeing 777-9 is the latest in the highly successful 777 family of airplanes. Credit: Leeham News. Launched in October 1990, first flown on June 12, 1994, and certified…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (209+ words) By the Leeham News Team Part 3 in a Series examining one of Boeing's steps toward recovery. This latest derivative of the Queen of the Skies was a substantial aircraft in its own right. New wings with six-foot winglets, a glass…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (881+ words) Adjusted EBIT reached $94 million for the period, with a margin of 6. 5% (versus 5. 6% a year earlier), on revenues of $1. 4 billion " the highest level the company has ever achieved and a 31% year-over-year (yoy) increase." Embraer said this was as a result of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (780+ words) The emergency exit concept is straightforward, except for water landings, where buoyancy may be insufficient to keep the water line below the emergency exit doors. In that case, there have to be roof exits where the skyports are, made into…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (223+ words) By the Leeham News Team Part 2 in a Series examining one of Boeing's steps toward recovery. The Boeing 767-200 originally was designed for a three person flight deck crew. After several aircraft were produced, the FAA approved operations with two pilots....

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (343+ words) This is key order for Airbus, which wants to increase production of the A220 to 14/mo. Before now, the backlog was far from supporting this production rate. A high-density version of the airplane, which can seat 160 passengers, is under development. Air…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (742+ words) ARSA: The 2026 Global Fleet and MRO Market Report cited the industry's top concerns were continuing threats posed by workforce shortages and the "juniority effect" despite the fact the MRO industry was reaching new heights." There's the cost to safety. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (960+ words) By Kathryn B. Creedy Those involved in previous efforts warn that they failed because there was no accountability, and no one took responsibility for making things happen. They also cited the efforts staffed by volunteers. Now, our shortages are more acute…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (579+ words) Maintain civility and follow Reader Comment rules. A new Open Forum will be posted weekly. Reader Comments Open Forum, week of April 6 April 6, 2026 In "Leeham News and Analysis" Reader Comments Open Forum, Week of April 13 April 13, 2026 In "Leeham News and…...