Embraer announced this morning that their KC-390 military transport and aerial refueling jet completed a relevant milestone, with Embraer demonstrating to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) the attainment of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC). The IOC achievement ensures the necessary…
New accounting standards have impacts on those to which the rules apply. In the case of IFRS 16, which takes effect in January 2019, the impacts could be significant for airlines, lessors, and financiers. Airlines in the US will deal…
A hearing on the Boeing vs. Bombardier anti-dumping trade case was held Monday in Washington DC before the International Trade Commission (ITC). AirInsight attended the hearing, and our main takeaways follow. Boeing’s Case and Arguments As one might expect, Boeing’s…
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As the year moves to a close, it is clear that Boeing had a really good year with respect to orders. Despite what was regarded as an industry slowdown and the end of a super cycle. Orders are off their…
Recently two Air New Zealand flights using 787-9s had to return to Auckland after experiencing engine trouble. Here are two pictures of engine damage. More information here. It is not known what caused the damage. We understand certain parts have…