Chinese airlines have reportedly been told to stop taking delivery of Boeing jets, and at least two new jets have left the country. It’s one way U.S trade policy could hit airplane makers, which had operated tariff-free since 1980.
Because of backlogs at Boeing and Airbus — and the older fleets airlines are flying as a result — the sky could be the limit for the new company.
Spinning it off was supposed to boost profits. Buying it back is supposed to help Boeing regain control of the process.
A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.
In 2000, Bill Clinton signed a law that banned smoking on all domestic and international flights to and from the U.S.
Right now, sustainable aviation fuel is “a drop in the bucket” compared to conventional jet fuel, but that might not be the case for long.
A door plug recently blew off a Max 9 plane, prompting concerns about whether fliers should board these planes.
Fuel costs are down but may rise again soon.
Their volatility can overshadow broader trends. But those orders are just the start of a long, expansive manufacturing supply chain.
Aviation company Surf Air Mobility is developing an electric engine to power planes during short jaunts. But the market is still untested.
