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…
A scientific and technical breakthrough from China will enable cost-effective production of SAF, synthetic aviation fuel, enabling a global reduction in carbon emissions in aviation. The Chinese researchers and fuel scientists have developed a new production process that addresses the…
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…
Airbus deliveries year-to-date stand at 547 to 84 customers. August’s year-to-date figure was 475, and September was 72. Orders: September gross orders were 17. The data reflect ongoing activity across the quarter. Backlog moves shown below align with manufacturing cadence.…
PR: LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer are celebrating the start of the delivery process for the first E195-E2 in the airline’s history. The new aircraft is expected to enter service in the coming days and will bolster LATAM’s connectivity expansion,…