As we’ve seen in Ukraine, Iran, and now Saudi Arabia, asymmetrical warfare has dramatically changed military capabilities, with adverse impacts for airlines. The reason is that low cost drones and drones that resemble cruise missiles, can overwhelm existing defenses and…
The US DOT T-100 International Segment data was refreshed through July. Two charts offer an interesting view of market movement. The data includes some surprises; for example, Canada and Mexico’s market impact is so significant that it drives the average…
Fuel costs are once again in the headlines, especially for airlines. As the highest-cost external input, it is one of the most closely monitored data points. We looked at the latest data on US airlines and their fuel burn, by…
Delta opens US airline earnings season on Friday with a quarter that says more about the industry. Demand was strong, pricing held. Revenue grew 16%, and Delta Air Lines holds a distinct position in the industry. Pre-tax profit grew only…
PR: Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft. This incremental order takes Avolon’s total for the A330-900 to 114 aircraft and the A320…