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#Boeing cost-cutting measures included minimizing appearances at airshows and other aerospace industry events. Does senior management understand how to sell and/or market its products? #aviation #aerospace

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As airplanes reenter production, a focus on safety, quality.

During the peak sweet cherry season starting in June, freighter aircraft operations at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) experience a significant increase. Washington state which produces approximately 90% of the United States’ sweet cherries, becomes a hub for export, particularly utilizing Boeing freighter aircraft. Export of high-quality cherries can achieve retail prices of up to $40 per kg primarily in overseas markets. Annually, the Pacific Northwest exports about 40,000 tonnes of cherries, equivalent to the capacity of roughly 400 fully loaded 777 freighters. China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia are noted as the primary destinations for these exports, with the goal of transitioning cherries from field to shelf within 48 hours to maintain quality.

Sobering numbers, on replacement, from Mitchell Institute on Vietnam War losses from the USA when (essentially) fighting Russian SAMs and MiGs. That is the Hueys. Total losses were about 11,000 aircraft, or a shade less than 1,000 per year. Our idiot think tanks need to ponder one simple fact. China ramped production of automobiles from around 20M per annum (a shade less than 2x US production) to over 30M in less than two years. I don't think our strategic planners are much chop. I will go further, just to make my opinion clear. I think they are complete F888ing morons.

#Wallstreet opened higher this morning as #ElectionDay began with #investors in a #waitandsee mode as to who will win the #presidency; anticipating some #marketvolatility as results may not be clear immediately and awaiting a #ratecut from the #Fed on Thursday.   In #businessnews, Boeing #machinists approved a new #labordeal ending a #strike that stopped most of the #aircraftproduction at the company, voting in a #contract that includes 38% #wageincreases over four years and other #improvements. Boeing can now resume #production which is key to its #recovery since the bulk of #aircraft price is paid when they are delivered to #customers.

The transportation industry has been the life blood of this great nation since the 1800's, and trucking can trace its origins to the freighters of this era. #transportationhistory #truckinghistory #transportationindustry #truckingindustry #truckinglifestyle #truckingbusiness #keepontrucking

Boeing Bags Multiple Orders at Farnborough Airshow Boeing made a splash on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow with large and strategically important order announcements, demonstrating that airlines remain confident in the U.S. airframer's ability to overcome its well documented challenges. Korean Air committed to buying up to 50 of Boeing's widebody airplanes, including twenty 777-9s and twenty 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. The new agreement comes on top of the expansion of the airline’s firm backlog of 22 Boeing 737 Max jets and seventeen 787s. The first delivery slot of the 777-9 won't open until 2028, Cho told AIN. He also said the carrier, which is in the process of merger with rival Asiana Airlines, could be interested in the 777X freighter at a later stage. The South Korean flag carrier in April signed another widebody order with Airbus for 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.  Boeing clinched more widebody orders on Monday as Japan Airlines committed to ten 787-9 jets with options for a further 10. National Airlines signed an agreement to purchase four 777Fs to support its fleet growth plan. Two of the aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and two in the first of 2026, National Airlines founder and chairman Christopher Alf told AIN. The 777 freighters will join National Airlines’ fleet of nine 747-400Fs. Alf said the future Boeing 777-8F would be an “ideal replacement” for its 747-400 fleet. “We put square boxes in round hole—the bigger the tube the better,” he said. But the U.S.-based carrier is not yet considering phasing out its 747-400Fs. “Even our oldest -400 has another 10 years to go,” he said. “National is actually in the market for more -400s.” Boeing has delivered more than 270 B777 freighters to date. The OEM expects the first delivery of the long-awaited Boeing 777-8F in 2027. When confirmed, the National order will push the 777X freighter backlog to 59 aircraft. Boeing also announced a narrowbody order from Luxair for two 737-10s with options for two more.  Separately, Boeing and Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement to designate the Lufthansa Group's maintenance, repair, and overhaul division as the first Boeing-licensed service center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 airplanes. https://lnkd.in/gpk_w_KF

The Farnborough International Airshow has commenced, showcasing top executives from the aviation and defense sectors amid ongoing supply chain issues. Two years after emerging from pandemic disruptions, the industry now faces the challenge of meeting soaring demand, with concerns about persistent supply chain problems. The International Civil Aviation Organization predicts that air travel could triple by 2050, raising significant environmental concerns. Airbus, with a backlog of 8,626 orders, contrasts with Boeing's 5,600, as the latter continues to recover from past setbacks. The defense sector also eyes opportunities, bolstered by increased military budgets but facing similar supply chain hurdles. The airshow underscores the sector's need to balance growth with sustainability and operational challenges. For more information:- https://lnkd.in/gHN2AYnb

𝐖𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐔𝐒𝐀 Our Aerosud contracts team, Jaco Olivier & Rob Jonkers (FRAeS), visits Boeing Commercial Airplanes in July 2024 at the Seattle Everett Plant for further negotiations on our Statement of Work into the future, primarily to get an understanding of the planned rate increases envisaged on the B737 and B777X product lines and the timing thereof, as well as discussions on our delivery & quality performance aspects – given that the supply chain on materials is well known to be constrained, where a number of buffer stock mitigation actions are needed to be put in place. All in all an excellent visit where our two companies remain well synchronised in expectations and supportive to supply many parts at short notice against emergent demand. Aerosud also continues to invest in refurbishing much of the 20 year old equipment with new control systems and has added an additional CMS 5 axis machine which is nearing commissioning on-site as a springboard to support the higher volume output that will be required. #aircraft #manufacturing #refurbishments #B737 #B777X #advancedmanufacturing #aerospaceindustry #teamwork #grateful #partnership #contracts #support #machining