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I've heard that the problem is that airplanes are roughly commodotized, as in they can't compete on features, only price. And to compete on price, supply chain
by yifanl 3y ago
I've heard that the problem is that airplanes are roughly commodotized, as in they can't compete on features, only price.
And to compete on price, supply chains become more specialized and more fragile and efficient, or software is added to reduce pilot training fees.
- jemmyw 3y agoI thought the whole reason for the MAX was that Airbus released a plane that featured better engines and performance.
- patientzero 3y agoBetter engines and lighter materials were about fuel, a serious operating costs that goes into calculating the profit of a route when presuming maximally cheap consumers, AFA I understood.