Airlines in Latin America are often in one of the riskiest markets in the region. They face many challenges, from currency volatility to government uncertainty (see, for example, Peru’s recent failed coup d’etat). Additionally, regional authorities often see airlines in…
The DoT has released the data for March 2023, and we have updated our models. Here is our US on-time flights updated model. There are three pages to review. Page one shows average taxi times, elapsed flight times, air time…
German eVTOL-maker Lilium expects to secure more commercial airline orders at the Paris Airshow next month on the back of the confirmation of orders from ASL Group and Air-Dynamic at EBACE in Geneva this week. Lilium confident to secure more firm…
Dassault Falcon Jet has a strong presence at EBACE 2023, bringing the new Falcon 6X prototype and the cabin mock-up for the forthcoming Falcon 10X. The Falcon 6X certification program is progressing well; all certification flight tests have been completed.…
Lufthansa has got a fine nose for sourcing aircraft at favorable prices. This time, it has secured four former LATAM Airbus A350-900s from Deucalion Aviation Limited that have been on sale since late 2020/early 2021. The aircraft are currently in storage…
If hydrogen stands a chance to become the dominant fuel for aviation in Europe, national and/or EU policies are needed to incentivize production. Hydrogen can become price-competitive and even cheaper if taxes and carbon pricing on conventional fuels are introduced.…