Airbus’ NEO
Airbus has announced its NEO program and the market has responded. Two orders in two weeks – 170 airplanes in two weeks. But how does the program look? Boeing on the one hand is sticking to its guns of no…
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Indigo launches A320neo
Indigo Airlines of India signed an MOU for the largest order in airline history and became the launch customer of the A320neo in the process. Here is the lead of Airbus’ press release: India’s largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed…
Guy Norris on GTF
Guy Norris from Aviation Week recently went to visit P&W’s Florida test facility. There he got to see and hear the new GTF engine. His thoughts are most encouraging. He notes the quiet confidence among the PW team and of…
China’s Aerospace Ambitions – Powered by patience
China is a nation that is increasingly flexing its muscles, and it has muscles to flex. The nation’s wealth is rising and with this all manner of new economic activities are coming to the fore. Without doubt one of the…
The History and Impact of Rocky Mountain Airways
In a recording that takes over an hour to listen to, Gordon Autry and Dennis Heap tell the story of Rocky Mountain Airways. Like all stories by aviation pioneers, their story intertwines with so many others. Views: 78
Meet Ted Vallas
Meet Ted Vallas, who may be the world’s oldest airline entrepreneur. His life story is fascinating and inspiring. While almost everyone his age is retired, he is starting a new airline. In the United States and of all places, in…