Boeing continues to grab headlines as the hows and whys of the recent Ethiopian Air crash are dissected by various authorities. Madhu Unnikrishnan, editor of Skift Airline Weekly, joins Mike Taylor and shares his views on the development of the 737 MAX 8, what is reasonable to expect from the review process, and how big of an impact these events might have on the company.
Topics covered:
2:30 minute mark - Background on the 737 MAX 8 development vs the typical timetable 7:30 - The scale of a clean sheet design vs. iterations 10:15 - Potential causes for the crashes, and the broader context 16:15 - Picking apart the FAA's decision to ground the 737 MAX 8 and what made it unique 21:00 - China's entry into the market and the barriers to entry in aircraft manufacturing 28:15 - Other challenges and opportunities for Boeing and aircraft makers 33:45 - The market outlook for air travel