In 2024, CFM's original plan was a 20%-25% growth of Leap production, but that uptick has been revised downward, to 10%-15%—mostly affecting Leap 1B production.
First-quarter passenger volumes at Singapore Changi Airport surpassed 2019 levels, buoyed by relaxed visa restrictions and high-profile international concerts.
Southwest's expected deliveries of Boeing 737-8s in 2024 have plummeted by 59 aircraft as it faces cost pressure from higher labor and maintenance expenses.
American now expects to take delivery of 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024, down from its prior estimates of 29—or four fewer MAXs and three fewer 787s.
Airbus is raising production of its A350 widebody further to 12 aircraft per month despite the current supply chain constraints that show no signs of easing.
The FAA’s final rule mandating SMS for several types of organizations, is slated for publication April 26 and becomes effective 30 days later, on May 26.
Wright Electric has begun building a test cell to characterize the performance of its megawatt-scale electric propulsion systems for large commercial aircraft.
The carrier’s liquidity position improved through Q1 to $949 million, which includes the cash settlement for the Wideroe acquisition completed in January.
Nearly flawless fuselages and a sufficient supply of heat exchangers are the two key pacing items determining Boeing’s monthly output of 737s and 787s.
