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Year 2017

An Analysis of A320neo Flight Operations through February 2017

We undertook a review of A320neo flight operations.  There were 71 A320neo aircraft in operation at the end of February.  An analysis of the 28,105 flights scheduled provides some interesting insights.  With recent news reports suggesting difficulties with engines, we…

Updating the IL-96

United Aircraft of Russia is marketing plans for an updated IL-96 from the -300 standard to an -400M standard.  The picture below is of an -300. We understand from a UAC source that there are certain requirements within Russia for…

Excellent use of a drone

Drones are becoming an item of annoyance at airports and among commercial aviation people. But there are great uses of drones.  Here is an example of this. This video is taken at the famous Glory Hole Spillway at Lake Berryessa…