Agreed. “Manufacturing bottlenecks” may explain long lead times, but they do not resolve the harder questions around entry into service and long-term maintenance.
Getting a new-to-market fleet approved and operational in Europe within two years looks optimistic. A 100-unit order also amounts to a strategic bet on a single supplier ecosystem — covering spares, diagnostics and long-term support.
Agreed. “Manufacturing bottlenecks” may explain long lead times, but they do not resolve the harder questions around entry into service and long-term maintenance.
Getting a new-to-market fleet approved and operational in Europe within two years looks optimistic. A 100-unit order also amounts to a strategic bet on a single supplier ecosystem — covering spares, diagnostics and long-term support.