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Feb. 06, 2020 12:34PM EST

Boeing Identifies New Software Problem on Grounded 737 MAX

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February 6, 2020 - by Alan Levin and Siddharth Vikram Philip

FAA chief Steve Dickson mentions issue at event in London
Issue with so-called 'trim' warning system discovered in test

Boeing Co. engineers have discovered a new software problem on the grounded 737 MAX that must be patched before the plane can return to service, Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson said.

FAA Dickson confirmed during remarks in London Thursday. Boeing representatives didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

A light indicating that the stablilizer trim system wasn't working properly "had been staying on for longer than a desired period," Dickson said, without providing more detail.

The issue involves an alert designed to warn when the so-called trim system, which helps raise and lower the plane's nose, isn't working properly, according to two people familiar with the issue who weren't authorized to comment on it...

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Alstom Reaches Preliminary Deal To Buy Bombardier Transportation (Train) Unit - WSJ

French train giant to pay more than $7 billion; Deal could be announced as early as Monday

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February 16, 2020 - by By Jacquie McNish and Ben Dummett for wsj.com

French train giant to pay more than US$7 billion; Deal could be announced as early as Monday

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French train giant Alstom SA has reached a preliminary deal to acquire Bombardier Inc.'s train business for more that $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

If terms are completed, the deal could be announced as early as Monday, according to these people.

Paris-based Alstom is expected to acquire the business from Montreal-based...

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FAA Faces Dilemma Over 737 MAX Wiring Flaw That Boeing Missed

"If a hot short occurs between the power wire and ... command wire, the stabilizer can go to the full nose-down position"

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February 16, 2020 - by Dominic Gates for seattletimes.com

During the original design and certification of Boeing's 737 MAX, company engineers didn't notice that the electrical wiring doesn't meet federal aviation regulations for safe wire separation. And the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) failed to detect Boeing's miss.

The wiring vulnerability creates the theoretical potential for an electrical short to move the jet's horizontal tail uncommanded by the pilot, which could be catastrophic.

If that were to happen, it could lead to a flight control emergency similar to the one that brought down two MAX jets, causing 346 deaths and the grounding of the aircraft.

Because this danger is extremely remote, the FAA faces a dilemma over what to do about it. The issue has complicated the return of the MAX to service after a grounding that is edging close to one year.

Modifying the wiring would be a delicate and expensive task, and Boeing this week submitted a proposal to the FAA, arguing that it shouldn't be required...

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C919 AC102 took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport on June 22nd, 2018.

President Trump - US Government Weighs Blocking Engine Supply For The China COMAC C919

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February 16, 2020 - by Mark Finlay for simpleflying.com

In a battle over trade and technology between the world's two largest economies, the United States government is considering whether it should stop General Electric from selling engines for the Chinese COMAC C919.

The C919 was designed to compete with the Airbus A320neo and the Boeing 737 MAX.

The single-aisle, twin-engine aircraft was supposed to be a third-option for buyers as Boeing and Airbus have essentially cornered the marketplace.

Up until President Trump took office with his "Make America Great Again" manifesto, previous United States governments had been encouraging American companies to do business with China.

Any possible restriction on the sale of components would also likely encompass Honeywell International....

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Trump Administration Considers Halting Deliveries Of Some Jet Engines To China (COMAC C919) - GE Could Take A Hit

CFM, a joint venture between GE and France's Safran, is asking for a license to export more LEAP 1C jet engines to China

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February 16, 2020 - by Ted Mann and Bob Davis

The Trump administration is considering a proposal to halt deliveries of jet engines co-produced by General Electric Co. for a new airliner being developed in China, a potential escalation of protective trade measures that could have steep repercussions for the major American manufacturer.

The administration may decline to issue a license allowing CFM International, a joint venture of GE and France's Safran SA, to export more of its LEAP 1C jet engines to China, people familiar with the discussions said.

The engines are being...

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Where Will Lufthansa Fly Leased airBaltic Airbus A220s This Summer?

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February 15, 2020 - by Mark Finlay for simpleflying.com

Just as they did during the summer of 2019, German national flag carrier Lufthansa will wet-lease airBaltic Airbus A220 aircraft for the summer season.

The proactive move worked last year in helping to alleviate delays and cancellations during the peak travel season. This summer, Lufthansa is looking to once more wet-lease aircraft to help cope with the increased seasonal demand.

This year, while not yet saying how many aircraft they will be leasing from airBaltic, we will assume, for now at least, that it will again be two.

However, unlike last year when Lufthansa deployed the airBaltic A220s at its Bavarian hub, this summer...

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Airbus A320 and A220 production facilities in Mobile, Alabama, US

New Trump Tariff Excludes Aircraft Built In Canada, Mirabel Made Airbus A220 Too

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTS COMPONENTS TO MOBILE FROM TARIFFS

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February 15, 2020 - by David Preston for bamanewsnow.com

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTS COMPONENTS TO MOBILE FROM TARIFFS

On Friday February 14th, the Trump Administration sent a Valentine's to the workers of Mobile Alabama, while sending a naughty note to the European Union and Airbus.

Wait Friday evening the office of the US Trade Representative released its findings in the latest review of the tariffs placed on the European Union and Airbus in retaliation for the World Trade Organization finding that Airbus had received illegal subsidies from Europe.

In response to that ruling, the Trump Administration placed tariffs on a wide range of products from European Union countries.

This included a 10% tariff on completed airplanes from Europe built by Airbus and delivered to US Airlines. That first round of tariffs did not include tariffs on airplane components or parts destined to Airbus' only US commercial plane manufacturing facility in Mobile Alabama.

In January, The USTR announced a standard review of those tariffs and sought comment from interested parties. This is required by US government statute that the tariffs are to be reviewed 4 months after they are levied, and then every 6 months thereafter.

On Friday evening, the USTR's office announced that they were increasing the tariff on completed airplanes from Europe from 10% to 15%, and increasing...

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In a bid to provide camouflage for Boeing's Plant 2, a 26-acre make-believe small town was constructed. Photo: Boeing

Boeing Built An Artificial Town On Top Of Its Rooftop In WW2

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February 15, 2020 - by Sumit Rehal for simpleflying.com

This year marks 75 years since the end of World War II. During what was one of the bloodiest conflicts in history, extra security measures had to be taken.

Between 1944 and 1946, a seemingly tranquil neighborhood could be seen from the skies over King County, Washington. However, this town was actually built on top of Boeing Plant 2 as a disguise for the production factory.

(see video below and keep reading...)

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Plant 2 was built in 1936 and went on to host the production of some of Boeing's key aircraft in the decades to follow. Planes manufactured in at this site include the 307, 377, and the initial 737.

However, it was the production of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress that caused the American manufacturer to hide its new plant just before the end of the war.

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Boeing 737 MAX 2020-23 backlog will require to 2026 to deliver: analysis

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February 15, 2020 - by Scott Hamilton for leehamnews.com

It will take Boeing years to deliver new production airplanes scheduled for delivery in 2020-2023 because the restart of the 737 MAX production will fall far short of delivery commitments.

There are an estimated 2,682 deliveries scheduled in this timeframe. Boeing's production restart and ramp up provides delivery positions for an estimated 1,827 aircraft. This leaves an estimated 855 aircraft that will have to be rescheduled into the future, from 2023.

These will compete with Boeing sales for new order delivery slots. For example, the MOU for 200 MAXes from IAG, the parent of British Airways and other carriers, has delivery slots in these periods.

An analysis by LNA indicates it will take at least until 2026 to deliver these 855 airplane if no other orders are slotted in through 2025.

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Boeing Sued In Seattle Over 737 MAX

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February 14, 2020 - by leehamnews.com

A Seattle law firm filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit over the Boeing 737 MAX crisis in King County Superior Court.

King County includes Seattle and Renton, where Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division is headquartered.

Lane Powell PC filed the lawsuit (20-2-04003-7) naming The Boeing Co. and BCA as defendants. The plaintiffs are two special purpose companies (SPC) that own two 737-8-based MAX BBJs (business jets.)

This is believed to be the first BBJ owners to file suit against Boeing.

Seeks to return the airplanes

The 44-page complaint asks the court to allow the SPCs to return the BBJs to Boeing...

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French train giant to pay more than $7 billion; Deal could be announced as early as Monday

"If a hot short occurs between the power wire and ... command wire, the stabilizer can go to the full nose-down position"

CFM, a joint venture between GE and France's Safran, is asking for a license to export more LEAP 1C jet engines to China

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