Published reports today indicate that Air France, which has 12 A380s on order and already taken delivery of 9, is having second thoughts about the last two, and may want to exchange them for other aircraft types. Our assessment is…
Bombardier is planning a higher density interior for the Q400, and apparently has an unannounced launch customer for that configuration. In a higher density seating arrangement, with thin-line seats and tighter seat pitch, the capacity of the aircraft will rise…
Delta Air Lines is ready to allow its customers to be the first to use their PEDs (portable electronic devices) below 10,000 feet as early as tomorrow, pending FAA approval. Delta has completed carrier-defined PED tolerance testing across its fleet to…
[Guest Column by Oussama Salah, President Gulf Aeronautics USA] As technology advances, the obvious spinoff is increased efficiency and productivity of the aircraft, the airlines and the air traffic system (ATS). The venue is e-Enabled aircraft that automatically connect and…
Boeing today confirmed an additional 1% fuel-efficiency improvement for the 737 MAX family of aircraft. This addition brings the total fuel savings from 13% to 14% over the current generation 737NG models. The additional 1% derives from improved aerodynamics, particularly…
Days after taking delivery of its first A321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways placed a new order for 15 A321ceo and 20 A321neo aircraft. In addition, the airline has opted to up-size 8 A320ceo and 10 A320neo aircraft currently on backlog to…