Month June 2015
US airline snapshot – testing the oligopoly
With the US airline industry consolidated, we would expect at least a short term discipline as the oligopoly finds its “natural” equilibrium. As we have said before over the long term, there is always going to be a breakdown because…
MRJ Starts Low Speed Taxiing Tests
Mitsubishi started low speed taxi tests on the MRJ-90. We were delighted when Mitsubishi shared an unedited video – no annoying music over other aircraft test videos that serves no purpose. People want to hear the aircraft and get a…
Rogue Truckers Negatively Impact Aviation
Who would think that truck drivers could impact aviation? But an alarming trend is becoming a problem. Some truck drivers don’t want to be tracked via GPS, and purchase black market GPS-blockers to ensure their employers can’t find out where…
787 – Engine Choices, Orders and Delivery Trends
With the teething problems for the 787 now in the past, and deliveries running smoothly from two plants, the Dreamliner program is reaching its potential, albeit somewhat late. As we look at the order book and delivery history by year,…
US gets a new gateway
In unusual news, the airline based in the Cape Verde Islands (TACV) started year round service to the United States and uses Providence, RI as its gateway. The 757 used by the airline can reach gateways with far better market…