This week saw the GTF-powered A320neo flying again. This is no doubt of great relief to both the aircraft and engine OEMs. Even so, it appears Airbus may be signalling a delay. On an analyst call today Airbus spoke of…
AirInsight conducted a short survey among industry executives to get their impressions of the Bombardier C Series after it’s recent debut at the Paris Air Show. Because this was the only new aircraft exhibited at the show, it was the…
It is difficult for US and European legacy carriers to effectively compete internationally, and they are increasingly seeking governmental assistance to overcome what they perceive to be unfair competition. From a consumer standpoint, we are fortunate that such actions are…
Who would have thought it? Delta is one of the leading US carriers that has made its annoyance with the big three Middle Eastern airlines quite public. But today Delta announced that it is taking yet another equity stake in…
An apparent 75 MPH windstorm impacts a KLM 777 on landing at Schiphol. Great flying by the crew. Views: 37
At high altitudes where commercial jetliners operate, bleed air is used to supply crew and passengers with fresh air at the right temperature. This bleed air is taken from the engine and mixed with recirculated cabin air. The bleed air…