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OldnGrounded 2nd Jan 2020 17:36

Telegraph: Airbus is largest aircraft manufacturer
 
Not really a surprise, but relevant news:


Airbus has trounced Boeing to become the world’s biggest aircraft maker as the US aerospace giant continues to grapple with the fallout from the grounding of its 737 Max jet.The European company delivered 863 planes in 2019, against just 345 deliveries by its American rival.

Shares in Airbus rose almost 4pc after the figures were released. They were ahead of the 860 shipments the firm had forecast in October when it trimmed projections because of production problems.It is the first time since 2011 that Airbus has overtaken its US competitor.

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fantom 2nd Jan 2020 18:02

Quite right too. As someone else suggested: it's like comparing a BMW to a Ford.

cxorcist 2nd Jan 2020 18:29


Originally Posted by fantom (Post 10652265)
Quite right too. As someone else suggested: it's like comparing a BMW to a Ford.

I’ll take an F350 over any BMW everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.

OldnGrounded 2nd Jan 2020 20:13


Originally Posted by cxorcist (Post 10652283)

I’ll take an F350 over any BMW everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.

I've owned both. I'd rather tow with the F350 and save the high-speed cornering for trips in the Beemer.

We're going to annoy the mods with these flippant remarks, so . . .

What do people think about Boeing's prospects for recovering its place in the commercial airplane market?

llagonne66 2nd Jan 2020 20:19

Nothing to boast about ...
 
When your main competitor cannot deliver its products, it is quite easy to beat him :rolleyes:
As usual, media are making headlines about a non-event that was known since the Max production was stopped ...
Whatever the outcome, this Max story is good neither for Boeing nor for Airbus.

llagonne66 2nd Jan 2020 20:26

What do people think about Boeing's prospects for recovering it's place in the commer
 
Based on the "too big to fail" principle, US politicians will not allow such a strategic business to go down the drain.
So, they will recover.
How long will it take ?
IMHO, it will depend on whether the Max can be re-certified.
If the Max is re-certified, it will be one to three years.
If not, a five to ten years timeframe looks reasonable (in this last case, they will be heavily supported by the US DoD with a big additional order of tankers).

Easy Street 2nd Jan 2020 23:21


Originally Posted by llagonne66 (Post 10652337)
If not, a five to ten years timeframe looks reasonable (in this last case, they will be heavily supported by the US DoD with a big additional order of tankers).

... while protesting how unfair it is that Airbus gets a state subsidy :)

568 2nd Jan 2020 23:45


Originally Posted by OldnGrounded (Post 10652330)
I've owned both. I'd rather tow with the F350 and save the high-speed cornering for trips in the Beemer.

We're going to annoy the mods with these flippant remarks, so . . .

What do people think about Boeing's prospects for recovering it's place in the commercial airplane market?

You are the voice of reason, kudos to you

OldnGrounded 2nd Jan 2020 23:57


Originally Posted by Easy Street (Post 10652426)
... while protesting how unfair it is that Airbus gets a state subsidy :)

Of course. I think that's part of a script all new B hires have to memorize. The whole world knows that nation states always find ways to subsidize their most important industries, and I think the complaints have become pro forma -- except for the stubborn few who insist on believing that there's actually such a thing as a "free" market.

So, llagonne66 thinks it will take Boeing 1-3 years to recover if the MAX flies again and 5-10 if it doesn't. I guess that could be right, if all those backed-up MAX orders come through in a big hurry.



Fly Aiprt 3rd Jan 2020 00:08


Originally Posted by OldnGrounded (Post 10652330)
What do people think about Boeing's prospects for recovering its place in the commercial airplane market?

With some help from the DoD, it is quite reasonable to predict that Boeing will recover. Period.
As to its place worldwide, well...

swh 3rd Jan 2020 05:57


Originally Posted by OldnGrounded (Post 10652244)
Not really a surprise, but relevant news:

Haven’t they always had that title while the A380 was in production ? I remember similar articles in previous years where the noted the difference between the size of aircraft, and the number produced.

FlexibleResponse 3rd Jan 2020 06:21


Originally Posted by OldnGrounded

https://www.pprune.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gifWhat do people think about Boeing's prospects for recovering its place in the commercial airplane market?








Boeing's plight was self-inflicted (with the help of a neutered FAA). They built an aircraft that was unsafe for Airline Operations which resulted in hundreds of fatalities.

Only Boeing can fix Boeing. But to accomplish that, Boeing will need (and will certainly be granted) US Gov subsidies and/or funding of some sort even if it is disguised as Military research program funding.

It is very unlikely that 400+ brand new B737 MAX airframes and 450 odd used B737MAX airframes will be junked due to costs involved. So eventually an FAA sponsored fix will be agreed upon by the various foreign Civil Aviation Regulatory bodies.

The FAA's previous gold-standard aircraft certification standard has also now been indelibly tarnished. That blemish will take some time to swallow for all involved.

At the moment, they are just arguing over the "price" that the USA and FAA will pay for international re-certification of the MAX and the quid pro quo involved with future cross-recognition of aircraft certification by said foreign Civil Aviation Regulatory bodies (read FAA, EASA, CAAC, etc).

esscee 3rd Jan 2020 09:21

There is also the impeding possible problem of how does the B777X get certified. The FAA will not want their hands "burnt" twice therefore they will want everyone to see how they certify that "new" aircraft. Not much composite on the present B777 so that plus folding wingtips could take the B777X far enough away from claiming "grandfather rights". 2020 could turn out to be an "interesting" year.

krismiler 3rd Jan 2020 09:31


But to accomplish that, Boeing will need (and will certainly be granted) US Gov subsidies
Surely not ? After all the complaints from Boeing and the US government about subsidies to Airbus that would be hypocrisy. It would be unfair competition if other countries aerospace industries have to compete with a state subsidised company, tariffs could be put in place in retaliation and complaints made to the WTO.

M.Mouse 3rd Jan 2020 11:30


The FAA's previous gold-standard aircraft certification standard......
I recall that the FAA certified the B707.

The then Air Registration Board's chief test pilot flew it and refused to certify it claiming the rudder forces were too high for the average line pilot in the event of an outboard engine failure. He was backed by Lord Brabazon, the head of the ARB.

To gain British certification, if I recall correctly, Boeing fitted a bigger rudder which, funny enough, they retrofitted, free of charge, to aircraft already flying.

A later model had an undesirable pitch up approaching the stall. The FAA certified it, the British wouldn't. A stick pusher was fitted and, similarly to the bigger rudder, Boeing retrofitted the pusher to aircraft already flying.

Gold standard indeed.

Fly Aiprt 3rd Jan 2020 18:08


Originally Posted by krismiler (Post 10652691)
Surely not ? After all the complaints from Boeing and the US government about subsidies to Airbus that would be hypocrisy.

Indeed.
And yes, this is hypocrisy.


Chas2019 3rd Jan 2020 18:21


Originally Posted by llagonne66 (Post 10652337)
Based on the "too big to fail" principle, US politicians will not allow such a strategic business to go down the drain.
So, they will recover.
How long will it take ?
IMHO, it will depend on whether the Max can be re-certified.
If the Max is re-certified, it will be one to three years.
If not, a five to ten years timeframe looks reasonable (in this last case, they will be heavily supported by the US DoD with a big additional order of tankers).

Eventually Boeing will regain trust and will continue to sell commercial jets. That said the FAA must do its job and certify new jets independent of corporate interference. The performance by D.M. shows the arrogance of CEO when called out.

swh 3rd Jan 2020 19:28


Originally Posted by M.Mouse (Post 10652774)
I recall that the FAA certified the B707.

The then Air Registration Board's chief test pilot flew it and refused to certify it claiming the rudder forces were too high for the average line pilot in the event of an outboard engine failure. He was backed by Lord Brabazon, the head of the ARB.

To gain British certification, if I recall correctly, Boeing fitted a bigger rudder which, funny enough, they retrofitted, free of charge, to aircraft already flying.

A later model had an undesirable pitch up approaching the stall. The FAA certified it, the British wouldn't. A stick pusher was fitted and, similarly to the bigger rudder, Boeing retrofitted the pusher to aircraft already flying.

Gold standard indeed.

Similar on the 737NG, FAA certified it, Europe said no thanks unless you install STS, STS was installed and retrofitted.

FlightlessParrot 3rd Jan 2020 22:00


Originally Posted by krismiler (Post 10652691)
Surely not ? After all the complaints from Boeing and the US government about subsidies to Airbus that would be hypocrisy. It would be unfair competition if other countries aerospace industries have to compete with a state subsidised company, tariffs could be put in place in retaliation and complaints made to the WTO.

President Trump has disabled the WTO by refusing to allow the appointment of judges: Reuters on WTO which looks as though there is consistent policy here.

Forgive me if I missed an irony tag.

krismiler 3rd Jan 2020 22:13

The B707 had to have a fairing placed at the underside rear of the fuselage to help with the excessive rudder forces before it was allowed on the british register. Other airlines demanded the same modification before delivery.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...lla_N707JT.jpg

The model with the undesirable pitch up was the B747, which was also modified before being allowed on the British register.

This is how it should be done, an independent regulator with proper resources, free from commercial pressures tests and certifies new aircraft. I doubt D.P. Davies would have accepted the MAX after reviewing the MCAS system.


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