The aviation industry is bracing for another year of turbulence, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue into 2025, say aviation consultants. One year ago, a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines, reigniting concerns about Boeing's quality and safety standards.
Airlines such as Southwest, Wizz Air and Ryanair are spending money they hadn't wanted to spend to overhaul airplanes they were going to retire, due to Boeing's lack of aircraft deliveries. Boeing is likely to lose market share to Airbus, potentially becoming a secondary player in the future. Boeing's culture change is ongoing and tangible improvements may not be seen before the end of 2025. Issues in the aviation industry extend beyond Boeing, with supply chain problems affecting the entire sector