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Allegiant is adapting the 737 Max to its business model

Courtney Miller·January 27, 2022

This TAC Analysis, divided into parts, dives deep into the misconceptions of Allegiant’s business model and the intrinsic value a next-generation airplane like the 737 Max brings to the airline. In a follow-on piece, we’ll look closer at this high-profile deal and how the power of the duopoly ultimately brought the 737 Max to Allegiant.

An unexpected competitive box awaits Embraer’s E3 turboprop

Jon Ostrower·November 23, 2020

With receding regional aviation competitors, Embraer studies a return to a market that hasn’t had the choice of an all-new product in decades. Unique quirks of the turboprop market and Embraer technology planning will pressure E3 market potential. Big leaps in efficiency of single-aisle jets compresses the list of small markets that need a big turboprop.

As China freezes out Boeing, Airbus ramp grows output imbalance

Jon Ostrower·June 17, 2021

“Boeing is very much relying upon that commercial pressure from the airlines in China, putting political pressure on Beijing...And so far it hasn’t happened yet,” said Air Lease CEO John Plueger.

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and a red tie with a dotted pattern, stands at a podium delivering a speech. He has short gray hair and a serious expression on his face. Behind him, an American flag is displayed vertically, and part of a large white banner with purple and blue elements, including text and graphics, is visible on the right side of the frame. The stage is dimly lit with a spotlight highlighting Whitaker.

As Whitaker departs, the FAA loses another chance at stability

Will Guisbond·December 16, 2024

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Boeing 737 Max re-certification likely to slide into 2020, Ryanair model faces new ‘design issue’

Jon Ostrower·November 26, 2019

Sign up to receive updates on our latest scoops, insight and analysis on the business of flying. Boeing won’t likely...

Boeing and Airbus single-aisle workhorses squeeze out regional and widebody jets

Courtney Miller·May 2, 2022

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Boeing CEO disputes MCAS details “intentionally withheld” from airlines

Jon Ostrower·November 19, 2018

In an internal message to Boeing employees Monday, company chief executive Dennis Muilenburg staunchly defended how it handled development and...

An interior view of a large aircraft assembly plant showcasing multiple Boeing 737 Max airplanes under construction. The green protective coating covers the aircraft fuselages, and various assembly platforms and scaffolding surround the planes. Workers in safety gear are seen inspecting and working on the airplanes in the brightly lit facility.

Boeing charts ‘aggressive’ 737 Max production ramp-up in 2025

Jon Ostrower·December 19, 2024

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Boeing details changes to MCAS and training for 737 Max

Jon Ostrower·March 27, 2019

Renton, Wash. — A Boeing airliner barred from flying passengers after two major safety events. An uncertain future for a...

Boeing exits 2022 with congressional exemption for Max

Jon Ostrower·December 23, 2022

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Boeing faces a legal catch-22 in upcoming Max fraud arraignment

Jon Ostrower·January 24, 2023

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Boeing nears, but doesn’t yet clear, the first of three 737 Max hurdles in China

Jon Ostrower·November 1, 2022

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