Challenges in Aircraft Production

This chapter explores the significant production and delivery hurdles faced by both Airbus and Boeing, focusing on their respective A350, A330, and 737 MAX aircraft. Insights from a recent visit to Airbus' Toulouse facility reveal issues related to parked aircraft awaiting components and the impact of engine supply shortages. Meanwhile, Boeing's struggles with production rates, quality issues, and a strike at Spirit Aero Systems highlight the complexity of the aviation industry's recovery and future production strategies.