Steve Creedy of The Australian posted an item on the impact of the IAM strike on 787 deliveries for QANTAS. This is the closest Boeing has come to acknowledging an impact on the 25 deliveries set for 2009. The article says QANTAS (Jetstar) was to get its first 787-8 (ZA021) in November 2009."I can just say that when the team went out on strike all production stopped," Boeing Commercial Airplanes marketing vice-president Randy Tinseth said. "None of us know when the strike will be over. When it is over we can give you a new schedule."QANTAS also indicated that it was still interested in the 787-10 and A350 XWB.Incoming Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said last week Boeing was still telling the airline its 787s would be delivered in November next year but an update was due this week.
Before the strike, Qantas was facing further delays of up to three months after completion of the first aircraft slipped by eight weeks.
Speaking at the airline's A380 delivery event in Toulouse on 19 September, Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon and his successor designate Alan Joyce revealed that the airline was in "the early stage of talks" with Boeing on the 787-10 as well as with Airbus about the A350 XWB.
The 787-10 is a proposed stretched version of the -9, seating around 300 passengers, making it similar in size to the -200 variants of the 777. Joyce, who was named as Dixon's successor in July, considers the 787-10 to be "a requirement", but acknowledges that Boeing is "not there yet".
Last week JAL finalized its 787 compensation deal with Boeing for 767 and 777 and clarified its delivery time frame for its first 787 (ZA020), which was set for October.
Two weeks ago, Boeing chief financial officer James Bell told investors to expect at
least a month's delay:
"Right now it's a one-for-one day slip on the 787 and all other programmes as well."
Back in the factory, it appears as though Boeing has been able to delivery many of those idling 737s at Boeing Field. Inside 40-26, the Dreamliner One's engines have been removed again and there's no explanation currently as to why this happened. Also, the start of static testing is on hold due to data acquisition issues. Can anyone shed some light on this?
on September 24, 2008 5:42 PM | Reply
Is the fact that the engines have been removed necessarily an indication of a problem? Could that be part of the normal certification process? I would assume not, but if anyone can shed some light on it that would be appreciated.
Thanks.
on September 24, 2008 8:58 PM | Reply
Why would Qantas be so negative against the 777-300ER yet are happy to talk about an A350 order if Boeing doesnt come through with the 787-10?? The A350 would be as much of an expensive addition to the fleet as the 777.
on September 25, 2008 2:20 AM | Reply
This is the closest Boeing has come to acknowledging an impact on the 25 deliveries set for 2009.
It is looking increasingly likely that EIS will be in 2010, given that timelines continue to slide to the right. All six test aircraft would have to be completed by 1Q 2009 for certification by 4Q09. As we speak, not even Dreamliner 1 is complete. Production ramp up is another matter altogether.
Inside 40-26, the Dreamliner One's engines have been removed again and there's no explanation currently as to why this happened.
Could it be that RR are trying to improve fuel burn? They were said to be 1-2% over target SFC. These delays give both engine OEMs time to fine-tune their products.
on September 25, 2008 7:09 AM | Reply
The strike is now starting to effect the suppliers. I was at Goodrich and noticed that they have now reduced the delivery of parts to the airframe giant. Goodrich has moved its Boeing workers to different product lines such as Airbus. This Texan tips his hat to Goodrich for doing the right thing and retaining these high value employees.
It's time for the IAM to get back to work! Your personal ambitians are starting to impact the financial outlook of others who live outside Seattle Washington. The IAM shows your value to them by paying you what $140 a week to hold a “Here’s your sign” and stand on a corner. VERY OLD SCHOOL folks! How about a televised debate?
It is time for the executive political branch to step in and put an end to the IAM. Boeing needs to set a deadline for return to work or your fired. Each and every day that the IAM is allowed to stay off the production line causes a further slip of out economy.
Texas is ready willing and able to meet the needs of The Boeing Company. We have demonstrated our comittment to getting the Boeing job done. We understand the world economy and product value. Texans know quality and yes we know the aerospace business.
To the Boeing executives, give Texas the chance to further demonstrate how our right to work state can increase your bottom line. Move the P-8 Posiden assembly here and measure our comittment to work with no fuss. Texans know that unions are like “White Out” most of us have some in the back of a desk drawer but we really have no use for it anymore!
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