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March 11, 2026

AirInsight Executive Brief

Track Aerospace Execution Risk Before Guidance Moves

AirInsight Executive Brief
Near real-time commercial aircraft production intelligence for strategy teams and supply chain leaders

Daily-updated dashboard + bi-monthly analysis


The Challenge We Solve

“The signal that emerges quite strongly is that the industry is no longer demand-constrained but execution-constrained — something many suppliers are feeling directly as the system tries to ramp again.”
— Senior Supply Chain Executive, Major Tier-1 Aerospace Supplier

OEM quarterly updates lag reality by 60-90 days. Strategy teams at OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, airlines, and financial institutions need earlier signals to make confident decisions about production rates, capacity planning, and investment timing.

AirInsight provides forward visibility through first-flight tracking, inventory aging analysis, and daily production and delivery reconciliation.


What subscribers receive

Want to See the Dashboard First?
[Schedule 30-Minute Demo] — Experience the daily-updated capabilities, custom query tools, and forward indicators that institutional subscribers use for strategic decision-making.

Each month, subscribers receive a two-part briefing cycle designed for time-constrained executives:

Mid-Month Executive Signal (Mid-Month)

A concise, signal-focused update designed to orient executive attention early in the reporting cycle:

  • Directional production momentum — where output is running hot, cold, or off-glide path
  • Required delivery pace — how hard OEMs must push from here
  • Inventory recoverability — which parked units pose year-end risk
  • OEM execution snapshot — concise signal-based view per OEM

Structured for a focused, sub-10-minute read to re-anchor executive assumptions early in the reporting cycle.

Month-End Executive Review (Week 4)

A comprehensive diagnostic that reconciles and stress-tests the signals observed earlier in the month:

  • Production versus delivery reconciliation
  • Conversion efficiency and stability analysis
  • Inventory quality and aging assessment
  • Program- and engine-level execution drivers
  • Forward implications for airlines, lessors, lenders, and suppliers

Designed for deeper strategic and financial review.

Institutional Access (Limited to 25 organizations)

Everything in Annual Subscription, plus:

Interactive Dashboard (Daily Updates)

“The first-flight data is probably the most valuable signal for suppliers. For the supply chain the real demand driver is production as that dictates the Purchase Orders.”
— Senior Supply Chain Executive, Major Tier-1 Supplier

  • Real-time production-delivery tracking by OEM/model
  • Inventory aging monitor showing trapped capital
    (“The inventory age metric is a very powerful signal” — Industry feedback)
  • Delivery conversion efficiency metrics
  • Forward indicators from the first flights pipeline
  • Two-year production and delivery outlook
  • Supply chain constraint intelligence
  • Custom queries, data exports, shareable team views

Analyst Access & Custom Capabilities

  • Quarterly strategy briefings (60 min each)
  • Custom analysis requests (3 per year)
  • Direct analyst access
  • 48-hour advance access to all reports

Enterprise Benefits

  • Unlimited internal distribution across your organization
  • Team training and onboarding
  • Flexible payment terms (invoicing, ACH, and wire transfers supported)

Perfect For:

OEM Strategy Teams

  • Track competitive positioning with daily production signals
  • Monitor execution vs guidance
  • Forward planning with 60-90 day visibility

Tier-1/Tier-2 Aerospace Suppliers

“The structure works well from an executive perspective — especially the layering from production signals to delivery interpretation.”

  • Validate OEM production rate guidance
  • Forecast shipset demand from first flights data
  • Identify real bottlenecks (certification vs operational constraints)
  • Brief executives with current data, not 90-day-old reports

Used by Strategic Account Executives and Supply Chain teams at aerospace suppliers in North America and Europe

Airlines & Lessors

  • Fleet planning and capacity management
  • Delivery schedule reliability
  • Residual value intelligence

Financial Institutions

  • OEM performance analysis
  • Supply chain risk assessment
  • Investment due diligence

Pricing:

  • Pricing:

    • Corporate License (single division/team): $7,500/year
    • Founding Subscriber Rate: $4,995/year — 33% savings
      • Limited to the first 10 institutional clients
      • 6 slots remaining
      • Expires March 15, 2026
    • Enterprise (multi-division): Custom pricing

Testimonials

Senior Supply Chain Executive, Major Tier-1 Supplier
The signal that emerges quite strongly is that the industry is no longer demand-constrained but execution-constrained — something many suppliers are feeling directly as the system tries to ramp again.”

Fleet Strategist, Major US Airline
“This is a useful, high-level market signal brief. Its value lies in tracking macro OEM and supply chain momentum, providing a disciplined external reference point to challenge OEM messaging and to inform our scenario planning.”
Takeaway: A disciplined external reference point to challenge OEM messaging and inform scenario planning.

OEM Marketing Executive
“AirInsight delivers more than market intelligence – the analysis provides context behind the numbers, and what micro data may indicate going forward.”
Takeaway: Data-driven context behind the numbers and what micro trends may signal going forward.

Wall Street Analyst
“This is helpful and very interesting.”
Takeaway: A fresh, differentiated lens in an already data-rich environment.


Signals Identified in the February Brief

  • Boeing delivery pace running ~65% above January trajectory, indicating a potential inventory drawdown phase.
  • Airbus single-aisle inventory median age ~3 weeks, confirming near build-to-delivery industrial flow.
  • First-flight activity across Airbus and Boeing +14% YoY, signaling continued upstream supplier demand.
  • Engine allocation patterns suggest completion bottlenecks downstream of final assembly, not production constraints.

These signals are derived from production, first-flight, delivery, and inventory datasets that are tracked continuously in the Executive Brief.


Choose your access level

Note on Capacity: Capacity is intentionally limited to preserve analytical quality, maintain direct interaction with subscribers, and keep the diagnostic responsive to evolving OEM execution risks.

  • Test Flight – Free Sample Issue
    Review the most recent Monthly Executive Brief—including the 105-unit inventory audit—before subscribing. Request the sample issue (email link)
  • 60-Day Trial — $99 (best starting point)
      • Receive 4 issues (2 mid-month Signals + 2 month-end Reviews)
      • Experience two complete monthly cycles
      • $300+ value for $99 to test fit with your decision cadence
  • Annual Subscription (limit 50) — $600/year (launch pricing)
    • 24 issues per year.
    • Intended for organizations that want continuous visibility but do not require full dashboard access.
    • Ideal for professionals and organizations requiring regular visibility into OEM delivery performance.
  • Institutional Access (Limited to 25 organizations)

Questions? Contact: aschonland@airinsight.com


Frequently Asked Questions

“What’s the difference between Annual and Institutional access?”
Annual subscribers receive intelligence reports via email (24 issues/year). Institutional subscribers get the same reports PLUS a daily-updated interactive dashboard, quarterly analyst calls, custom analysis, and unlimited team sharing.

“Why do suppliers value first flight data?”
“The first-flight data is probably the most valuable signal for suppliers. Deliveries tend to dominate industry discussion, but for the supply chain, the real demand driver is production, as that dictates the Purchase Orders.” First flights occur 30-60 days before deliveries and mark the completion of actual production, giving suppliers earlier visibility into OEM industrial momentum.

“Can I upgrade from Annual to Institutional later?”
Yes. Annual subscription fees are credited toward institutional licensing if you upgrade within 12 months.

“What payment methods do you accept?”
Individuals: Credit card. Institutions: Invoicing, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards.

“Why the capacity limits?”
We limit subscriptions to 50 annual and 25 institutional to maintain analytical quality and ensure responsive interaction. This isn’t mass-market — it’s strategic intelligence for decision-makers.

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Addison Schonland Partner
Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.