COMAC’s ARJ-21
The much delayed ARJ has started test flights for launch customer Chengdu Airlines. The first two deliveries are set occur in April or May. This will be the first Chinese attempt at offering a regional airliner. So how does their…
Year 2015
Rockwell Collins wins FAA contract
Rockwell Collins has been awarded a seven year contract with the FAA to provide the company’s oceanic data link (ODL) service to enable real-time data communications between pilots and air traffic controllers, allowing aircraft to fly more efficient routes to…
Single Aisles – The Heart of the Market
Last week Airbus and Boeing provided two charts in their ISTAT presentations that sort of popped. Take a look. Pay attention to their use of color to highlight the point being made. Views: 25
Rockwell Collins shows off advanced antennae
Rockwell Collins has signed an MOU with OneWeb Ltd. to be the exclusive developer and provider of SATCOM terminals for OneWeb’s global aviation high-speed broadband service. Rockwell Collins will also be an authorized Value Added Reseller of OneWeb connectivity services.…
Whining to Washington
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Scope clause impacts
Unique to the United States airline industry is a labor restriction called “Scope Clause“. The clause essentially limits US regional airlines to an aircraft weighing no more than 86,000 pounds and limited to 76 seats. The idea is protectionist. Mainline…