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Month September 2021

The US airline recovery continues

Despite the recent softening of traffic volumes, the industry is, overall recovering.  As always, we have data to illustrate this. The chart above is through June and that is a quarter ago – but US DoT runs that late. The…

The lasting impact of the pandemic on aviation

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The global pandemic nearly devastated the airline industry, and its entire supply chain, in 2020 with further outbreaks slowing recovery in 2021.  Some of the impacts of the pandemic will be long-lasting, while others will fade away. Let’s examine some…

Engine makers do business in Zhuhai

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The Zhuhai Airshow in China seems to have mainly generated business for western engine makers. CFM and Pratt & Whitney have announced a few agreements with Chinese airlines or extended contracts with MRO suppliers. Here are some updates, based on what…

A220 opens a new era for Air France

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Air France will launch services with its new Airbus A220 on October 31, first to Berlin, Milan-Linate, and Venice. At a later stage during the upcoming winter season and after delivery of five more aircraft, the new type will also…