Cessna pops a surprise
You can learn about this new aircraft here. Meanwhile here are the key items: Payload 6,000Lb, Range 900NM. A passenger version could carry 19. FedEx is the launch customer with an order of up to 100 (50+50). From what we…
Year 2017
Batteries included
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have teamed up for an electric aircraft test. The partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. Airbus sent this PR note: “Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight…
Amedeo’s A380 “Net Jets” Share idea
Amedeo is best known for its focus on the A380 leasing business. Amedeo and Airbus have faced a slow market for the A380. Several people think the aircraft is past its prime and have gone so far as to state…
Emirates and the A380
The A380 is somewhat of an enigma. While it is the solution to congested airports, and is well preferred by passengers in survey after survey, it has not sold particularly well. Only one carrier, Emirates, seems to understand how to…
Remember CP Air?
California Pacific Airlines, an airline start-up based in Carlsbad, California whose brand name is CP Air, hopes to start operations by April 1, 2018. This is after nine years of unsuccessful attempts to take off. CP Air is planning routes…
The global reach and impact of Boeing’s campaign against Bombardier
It would seem that the spat Boeing set off by claiming it’s 737 MAX is threatened and even damaged by the Bombardier C Series has set off several waves across the globe. This is an excellent example of just how…