Will Embraer C-390 success lead to larger jets? The company just signed a deal with Sweden for the C390 Millennium military transport, making it the sixth European customer for the aircraft, four of whom are NATO members. The initial success…
Today’s key stories focus on changes at Boeing. The portfolio of the Global Services division could change with the potential sale of Jeppesen. While no decision has yet been taken, Jeppesen is very profitable, with revenues of about $400k per…
Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, on November 5, 2024, took delivery of its first A350-1000 jetliner in Toulouse, France. The first to be operated by an African-based operator, the A350-1000 landed at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, basking in…
SpiceJet announced plans to launch seaplane operations in 2025, connecting some of India’s most remote and picturesque locations. This will be the Delhi-based low-cost airline’s third attempt to venture into seaplane operations. In 2017, the airline signed a Memorandum of…
The Boeing supply chain is having difficulties, and it now appears that Leonardo, who manufacture a fuselage section for the 787 as a Tier 1 partner, is looking to sell its loss-making aerostructures business. This move could potentially be disruptive…
IAG, International Consolidated Airlines Group, reported strong third quarter earnings that beat street expectations today. The group also announced that it would buy back €350 million of its own shares beginning next week. Robust travel demand and strong cash generation…