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some_random_kaluna t1_j9uomul wrote

This comes as Boeing also announced theyll stop making the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet in 2025.

Funny thing is that they're competing for a contract to supply the Indian navy. If they win, they'll said they'll keep that line running until 2027. What a reward. I'll be impressed if Boeing is still around in twenty years.

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BigBrownDog12 t1_j9v1iz2 wrote

Replying to some_random_kaluna (#1,970,791)

The Super Hornet is a 40 (30 if you count the change from F/A-18 -> F/A-18E) year old airframe, mostly intended for carrier operations. It's reaching the end of it's life time, especially with F-35B/C in full swing production. Not every plane has the longevity of the B-52 or F-15.

The long-standing issues with the 787 is a direct consequence of moving its production out of Seattle to union bust and trying to recreate a century's worth of aerospace manufacturing culture overnight.

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SharpieBass t1_j9v7mim wrote

The salesperson that did that deal is pissed. Likely have to cancel their Bugatti order.

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Jerrymoviefan3 t1_j9vwbua wrote

Those damn engineers and their calculations are impacting Boeing profits again.

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