All articles tagged with #production delays
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
Freeport-McMoRan faces serious challenges after a fatal mud rush at its Indonesian Grasberg mine, resulting in two deaths, operational halts, and significant production delays, with ongoing investigations and financial impacts including insurance claims and stock decline.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Electrek
GM faces setbacks in its plans for affordable EVs, including production halts at key plants and potential delays in new models like the Chevy Bolt and other upcoming EVs, amid broader challenges such as tariffs and legislative hurdles in Korea. Despite these issues, GM continues to promote existing affordable EVs like the Chevy Equinox EV, which remains available at a competitive price with federal tax credits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
The creators of "Severance" explain the nearly three-year wait for season two, citing the show's intricate writing process and production delays, including a strike that halted filming. Despite these challenges, they promise the new season will address unresolved mysteries and introduce new ones. Season two is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on January 17.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Futurism
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take unpaid time off due to massive production problems at Boeing, including delays in delivering new planes and safety issues with existing ones. The airline's reduced staffing request comes after reports of major production delays and safety incidents, leading to frustration with Boeing and consideration of alternative suppliers. United has asked Boeing to stop building Max 10s and start building Max 9s due to certification delays, and the relationship between the airline and its primary plane manufacturer may become even tenser if these problems affect the summer travel season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May due to delays in receiving new Boeing planes, particularly the 737 Max models, which are facing production and certification issues. The airline expects similar requests throughout the summer and possibly into the fall, and is considering options to replace orders for the Max 10. This comes as Boeing is under increased scrutiny following an Alaska Airlines Max 9 incident, and United anticipates financial losses in the first quarter due to grounded Max 9s. United CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about the problems at Boeing and is seeking a meeting with Boeing directors, as the company undergoes a leadership shakeup.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple's iPad Pro launch delay may be due to poor OLED panel production yields, with Samsung facing low yields for the 11-inch panels and transferring some orders to LG Display, which is expected to supply 60% of the panels. Apple aims for "unrivaled" display quality with tandem OLED structure and plans to introduce new iPad Pro models alongside new iPad Air models in early May, with the delay attributed to complex new manufacturing techniques.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MarketWatch
Elon Musk announced that the "radically" different Tesla Roadster will ship in 2025, with the production design complete and an unveiling planned for the end of 2024. The electric sports car, which will feature a "SpaceX option package" with small rocket thrusters, is a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX. Originally announced in 2017, the Roadster has faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain issues. Musk expressed confidence in the Roadster, aiming for it to be a groundbreaking product demo with a target speed of 0-60 mph in under 1 second. This announcement comes amid reports of Apple scrapping its self-driving electric car project, and both Apple and Tesla experiencing stock market declines.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Boeing announced the immediate replacement of the head of its 737 MAX program following a mid-air panel blowout incident involving an Alaska Airlines MAX 9. The departure comes as the company faces heightened scrutiny over safety and production measures. The new head of the program, Katie Ringgold, will lead efforts to ensure quality and safety requirements are met. The incident has led to production delays and increased oversight from airline customers, as Boeing works to rebuild its reputation following previous crises.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Boeing is reworking 50 undelivered 737 MAX jets due to misdrilled holes in some fuselages supplied by Spirit AeroSystems, potentially causing delivery delays. This comes after a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines plane last month, prompting an emergency landing, and follows a string of issues involving the supplier. Boeing is focusing on improving quality and reviewing manufacturing practices, but investors are concerned about potential production delays.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inverse
Apple TV+ sci-fi series Severance, known for its twisty storytelling, has faced production delays for its highly anticipated Season 2, including strikes and rumors of behind-the-scenes drama. After a year of filming, production has finally resumed, but it's unclear when the new season will premiere. Fans may have to wait until the end of 2024 to see the continuation of the show's intriguing premise.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bam! Smack! Pow!
The entertainment industry is facing a reshuffle in its schedule as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes from the previous year have caused production delays, pushing the release of several TV shows into 2025. Notable delays include the second season of "The Last of Us" and the fifth season of "Stranger Things," with additional unnamed shows also set to miss their 2024 release.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TESLARATI
Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, has announced that it will not produce any of its Origin self-driving vans in the near future and will substantially scale back its operations. Following a recent accident involving one of its driverless vehicles, Cruise will focus on the Bolt-based Cruise AVs instead. The company plans to reduce operations to just one city once it resumes, but no specific city or timeline has been provided. Cruise will produce a small number of pre-commercial prototypes but will not build production models or prototypes in 2024. The company's permit to operate driverless vehicles has been revoked by the California DMV, and it is facing a federal investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by VideoCardz.com
GPD, a long-time partner of AMD, has accused the company of breaching their contract by not supplying enough Ryzen 7 7840U APUs on time for their Win Max 2 handheld console. GPD claims that the delays in production are due to an insufficient supply of AMD chips, specifically the second batch of APUs. This situation highlights the risks of preordering hardware from crowdfunding companies heavily reliant on specific components.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Manual
The Tesla Cybertruck, originally promised to be a groundbreaking electric truck with impressive features and an affordable price, is facing continued delays and concerns over its build quality. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in an internal email leaked on an internet forum, expressed serious concerns about the vehicle's build quality and demanded sub 10-micron accuracy for all parts. The Cybertruck's production date has been pushed back multiple times, frustrating customers who placed pre-orders. Tesla has also faced criticism for shoddy workmanship in recent years, with examples of poor bodywork and panel misalignment in other models. Despite the delays, competition in the EV truck market has emerged, raising questions about whether the Cybertruck will live up to its initial hype.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Amazon Prime Video has canceled the second and final season of the comedy-drama series "A League of Their Own," co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson. The cancellation is believed to be due to the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA, which have caused production delays and created gaps between seasons. The show, which premiered last summer, had received an order for an abbreviated four-episode second season but could not start filming before 2024. The cancellation will leave fans without closure and incur additional expenses for the show.