Tracking GTF AOGs
This is proving to be a challenging task. Many are doing this, and there are several data sources. We use ch-Aviation, and this is what we see as of April 5. This is an update to our tracking of this…
Month April 2024
Breeze Airways turns operating profit in March
Breeze Airways, the “Nice” Low cost carrier, has turned its first operating profit during the month of March. The carrier, founded by David Neeleman, who was a founder at JetBlue, Azul, WestJet and others, has begun to turn the corner…
The Daily Boeing, key stories for April 10, 2024
Today’s key stories center about the new whistleblower that emerged this week with new allegations about the safety of 777 and 787 aircraft. The actions following that emergence have been quick, ranging from the FAA investigating the allegations to Congress…
Delta Air Lines posts strong first quarter 2024
Delta Air Lines reported revenues of $13.7 billion and a net profit of $37 million in the first quarter of 2024, the first quarter one profit since 2019 prior to the global pandemic. Revenues were 8% up over 2023, which…
Notes from MRO Chicago – The pandemic impact continues
Trade shows are typically positive events. Attendees make their best impressions. People are friendly and determined to ensure booth visitors get something sweet to chew on and some tchotchke to take home for the kids or have as a desk…
Unionized workers in Mirabel reject Airbus offer
In a vote Sunday, unionized Airbus workers in Mirabel rejected Airbus second contract offer to workers building the A220, nee Bombardier CSeries. Airbus had been holding talks with the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers (‘IAM’) over the last…