Cape Town, South Africa, welcomed yet another airline offering direct flights to its shores ahead of its peak Southern Hemisphere summer season. Norse Atlantic Airways undertook its inaugural direct flight between London (Gatwick) and Cape Town on Tuesday, October 25.…
Have you ever wondered about an airline’s schedule performance as you sit in that tight seat, having just heard the pilot announce something about a delay? Here’s the US DoT On-time data modeled to examine schedule performance. Select a departure…
There’s an interesting trend in the Airbus single-aisle deliveries. From the start, A320neo deliveries favored the CFM LEAP. Since 2023, the Pratt & Whitney GTF has seen a steep decline. .But, as readers know, the A320neo story has been evolving. …
Talks Resume Today’s news is focused on a productive meeting between Boeing and the IAM. The two sides spoke for the first time since the last offer was rejected, and are apparently making progress toward yet another proposal to be…
Airbus reported its 3rd Quarter 2024 financial results earlier today. Results for the company were positive in commercial aircraft and helicopters, but down for defence and space. Overall, the quarter was positive, and management confirmed full year guidance for 2024…
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, announced it ordered 60 Airbus A321 family jets as it prepares to start operations in 2025. This deal means the airline now has 132 aircraft on order. Last year, the airline ordered 39 787s with options.…