Boeing’s 2017 O&D
Boeing clearly had an excellent year. As Boeing’s Randy Tinseth noted in his blog: “Regardless of the final figures from Airbus next week, 2017 shaped up to be a better year than anyone could have predicted.” No argument. We were…
Month January 2018
A bigger Beluga
Airbus announced the first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s…
OneJet gets going
Flights are now available for purchase for service between Buffalo and Albany, via OneJet. Today fares starting at $129 each way, with flights beginning on February 13. OneJet will offer twice-daily round-trip flights between the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and…
Innovative Aerospace Technologies Go Mainstream in 2018
As we look over the technology landscape, several innovative technologies are moving from concept into production as new aircraft and engine programs reach the market. Let’s take a look at those that will soon explode in volume and provide intriguing…
Premium 2018.1 – EXPECTATIONS FOR 2018
As we enter the new year, most people typically adopt a forward-thinking mode. In this spirit, this post will contain some of our fearless forecasts for 2018, and what we might expect as an industry. AIRBUS will exploit their strong…
Panasonic Avionics Unveils Third Generation Satellite Communications Network
At the Las Vegas CES, Panasonic Avionics Corporation introduced a “major evolution of its satellite connectivity service” with the introduction of its third generation communications network. The company’s PR states that its third generation network is built to meet the…