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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Suppliers question Boeing’s ramp targets as Airframer offers uncommon endorsement of production acceleration

Some Boeing suppliers are reportedly skeptical of the company’s near-term production rate ambitions, even as Boeing’s airframer messaging and “unusual endorsement” signal confidence in its ability to push output faster. The dispute centers on whether the supply base can keep pace with higher ramp plans.

2026-06-18T00:23:08.838449-07:00
ATC   IATA   Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Aviation Today • John Persinos

Iran Cease-Fire Raises Hopes, But IATA’s June Outlook Flags Lingering Turbulence

By Aviation Today: Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: To watch John’s video report that elaborates on these issues, click here: “Fuel Shock Causing Airline Divide.” Forget the hyperbolic […].

Also: Australian Aviation, Key.Aero and The Economist
2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00
Airports   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Alaska 737s leading candidate to replace Hawaiian 717s on interisland operations

By The Air Current: Alaska Air Group will likely deploy Boeing 737-800s to take over Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it looks ahead to phasing out the smaller workhorse jet that’s handled the mission for a quarter-century.

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00