Skift Power Rankings: Steven Udvar-Hazy
Aircraft leasing, which gave airlines a new way to finance planes, has largely been the brainchild of Udvar-Hazy.
Boeing
News about the Boeing Company, the 737 Max, and the broader aviation industry.
EL AL Signs its Biggest Boeing Order Ever as Profits Soar
EL AL is doubling down with Boeing as it places the largest single order in the Israeli airline's history.
‘This Is Not a PR Campaign for Boeing’: NTSB Chair Rips Into Boeing During Hearing Over 737 Max
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy’s comments come as the agency is hosting a two-day long series of hearings over what happened in the lead-up to the Alaska Airlines January 5 accident.
Boeing Names Kelly Ortberg as New President and CEO
Ortberg is an industry veteran with more than 35 years in the aerospace sector. Heading up Boeing will be his biggest challenge yet.
Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman
Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.
Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation
The partnership between Southwest and Archer Aviation will bring eVTOLs to California airports, but the timeline is currently unclear.
Boeing 737 Max Delays Cost Norwegian Air $3.2m in Second Quarter
An upbeat assessment for summer 2024 came with a warning for 2025, as Boeing 737 Max delivery problems continue to impact plans for further growth.
Boeing’s Guilty Plea, Airbnb’s Olympics Pitch and Questioning Carbon Offsets
Today's podcast looks at Boeing's guilty plea, Airbnb's Olympics tourism angle, and the trouble with carbon offsets.
Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up
The hedge fund claims it now has multiple allies that support a leadership overhaul at Southwest.
Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ
The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes.