Why Aircraft Carriers Are Hard to Sink (Update)
North Korea has threatened to sink the USS Vinson, a Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Information about these modern carriers shows that are immensely difficult to successfully attack.
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What Is the H-6K Bomber China Is Landing on South China Sea Island?
As part of the escalation over islands built by China in the South China Sea, the country will begin training missions for its H-6K bomber.
United Continental CFO Leaves Instead of CEO
United Continental CFO Andrew Levy has left the company, and from appearances, it looks like Levy left in place of CEO Oscar Munoz.
Boeing, Airbus Both Claim Victory in WTO Subsidy Case
The 14-year old dispute between Boeing and Airbus may have come to a conclusion Tuesday morning with a ruling from the World Trade Organization that both sides are claiming as a victory.
Decision Due This Week on 14-Year-Old Boeing, Airbus Dispute
A final ruling on a long-running feud between Boeing and Airbus over subsidies paid to Airbus by European countries is expected to be announced this week. It is not likely to be the final,…
New Chinese Passenger Plane to Challenge Boeing
While the C919 may be a challenge to Boeing and Airbus dominance in China short term, a trade war would be an insurmountable hurdle.
A New Breakdown for the Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier
An overheating main bearing caused the Navy's newest aircraft carrier to return to port following a January incident. This is the latest in a long string of problems with the Navy's $13 billion baby.
Sanctions on Iran Cost Boeing, Airbus About $20 Billion Each
Both Boeing and Airbus stand to lose about $20 billion in Iranian business as a result of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear non-proliferation deal with Iran. That sounds like a big deal, but…
Qantas to Retire Boeing 747 Early, Buy More 787s
Australia-based Qantas International said Tuesday that it plans to retire its last Boeing 747 by 2020, two years or more earlier than previously planned. The airline also placed an order for six 787 Dreamliners.
Boeing Offer for Aircraft Parts Firm KLX Leaves Shareholders Cool
Boeing has agreed to acquire the aircraft parts and services business of KLX for a total of about $4.25 billion including KLX debt. Shareholders don't seem too crazy about the offer.
A Couple of Items Boeing Didn’t Talk About Last Week
Boeing reported better-than-expected results for Q1, but the company avoided discussing a couple of not-so-pleasant issues.
Boeing KC-46A Tanker Deliveries May Be Delayed Until May 2019
Boeing's new U.S. Air Force tanker, the KC-46A, has completed tests required for FAA certification. Now it has to work on getting deliveries to the Air Force ASAP.
Airbus Earnings Stalled by Lack of A320 Engines
Airbus reported first-quarter results Friday morning and there were no big surprises. The company's well-publicized problems with the new engines on its best-selling A320 sharply curtailed deliveries to customers.
How Boeing Crushed Earnings Estimates, Lifted Guidance
Boeing easily beat consensus estimates both for revenues and earnings per share. The company raised EPS and cash flow guidance in celebration.
Will Earnings Make Boeing King of the Dow Again?
When Boeing reports first-quarter 2018 results Wednesday morning, analysts are expecting considerably less than they were just three months ago.