Despite some Turbulence, SPEEA Exec Sees Progress Under Boeing’s Ortberg
Kelly Ortberg, who took the Boeing helm in August 2024, has been working to repair strained labor relations across multiple unions. While the IAM 751 contract ended after a 53‑day strike and the Teamsters deal closed without walkouts, the IAM 837 district endured a 100‑day walkout and SPEEA secured a strike‑free agreement at Spirit AeroSystems. SPEEA now eyes its engineers and technicians contract, but tensions flare over Boeing’s sudden relocation of 300 Seattle engineers to Charleston and alleged retaliation against safety‑reporting staff. Ortberg’s personal outreach has softened attitudes, yet key disputes remain unresolved.
Outlook 2026: The State of the Major eVTOL Projects
The eVTOL sector suffered a sharp contraction in 2025 as Lilium, Volocopter, Hyundai’s Supernal, Airbus’s CityAirbus, Textron’s Nexus and Overair all ceased development or shut down. Only China’s EHang EH216‑S achieved full certification, receiving a Type Certificate in 2023, a...
Outlook 2026: The Airliner Projects that Promise New Technology and Lower Emissions
The 2026 outlook surveys airliner projects that break away from traditional gas‑turbine tube‑and‑wing designs, emphasizing lower emissions and potential cost reductions. The analysis narrows to programs closest to certification, filtering out the dozens of concepts still in early stages. Despite...
Singapore Air Show Reports only One Airline Order Today
The Singapore Air Show closed with only a single airline order, underscoring a tentative market mood. Pratt & Whitney reported a modest pickup in engine interest, while Vietjet remains cautious until the new geared‑turbo‑fan (GTF) engines prove reliable. Meanwhile, China...
Few Orders Announced Today at Singapore Air Show
The Singapore Air Show on Feb. 3, 2026 delivered a surprisingly thin order book. Boeing and ATR were the only manufacturers to announce new commercial contracts, while Embraer reiterated a previously announced C‑390 tanker‑transport deal. The limited activity highlights a cautious market...
Fourth EU Clean Aviation Funding Proposal Recognises Hydrogen’s Upcoming Importance
The European Union’s Clean Aviation programme has launched its fourth call for proposals, offering up to €329.5 million in public funding, which together with private investment could reach €824 million. The programme concentrates on ultra‑efficient short‑to‑medium range (SMR) aircraft, allocating €130 million to...
Net Zero by 2050 Is Beyond Reach, but R&D, SAF Work Continues
The International Air Transport Association’s Net Zero by 2050 pledge, announced in 2021, is now widely regarded as unattainable, prompting many airlines to scale back or abandon the targets. Sustainable Aviation Fuel remains the most viable near‑term option, yet its...
Singapore Air Show Coverage Begins Feb. 3 (Local Time)
The Singapore Air Show launches on 3 February 2026, marking the Asia‑Pacific’s flagship aerospace exhibition. Leeham News & Analysis (LNA) and its sister outlet Aviation International News (AIN) will provide on‑site reporting, with AIN publishing a daily print edition and PDF...