We had the opportunity to speak with Cedric Cocaud, Wayfinder Chief Engineer, A3 by Airbus at NBAA regarding the Vahana UAM program from Airbus as well as their research into autonomous flying with their Wayfinder program. Located in Silicon Valley,…
The US airline industry has consolidated around a few big brands. But even so, there are interesting patterns to watch. The animated chart below shows ASM growth from 2010 through September 2019. Watch the big three jockey for leadership –…
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The Airbus A319neo seems to get a huge boost from US low-cost airline Spirit Airlines. The airline plans to order a yet unspecified number of the smallest neo-member as part of a Memorandum of Understanding for 100 A320neo-family aircraft announced…
Norwegian on October 24 finally revealed its joint venture partner that will help to finance its fleet plans. Norwegian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Artic Aviation Assets has formed a JV with China Construction Bank Leasing International Corporation (CCBLI), itself wholly owned by…
The annual discussion of key issues facing the industry at NBAA 2019 featured Mark Burns, CEO of Gulfstream, Pete Bunce, President and CEO of GAMA, and Ed Bolen, President of NBAA. The discussion ranged from biofuels to workforce, with a…