In Conversation: Gidon Novick

by | Jun 28, 2022 | Airlines | 0 comments

We had a catch up chat with Gidon Novick, co-founder of Lift a South African startup LCC.  He shared thoughts on the collapse of Comair, an airline his family has a long history with, the current state of the market and how the market might...
Airlink and Qatar sign code share

Airlink and Qatar sign code share

by | Jun 27, 2022 | Airlines | 0 comments

Qatar Airways and Airlink of South Africa signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. Qatar Airways...
eVTOL Deal Update

eVTOL Deal Update

by | Jun 22, 2022 | Aerospace, Embraer | 0 comments

This morning Kenya Airways subsidiary, Fahari Aviation, signed an LoI for up to 40 eVTOL vehicles.  This is another important win for Eve, part of the Embraer family.  Here is a chart that updates the industry score. The list shows how far ahead Embraer is in the...
Summer air travel in the United States

Summer air travel in the United States

by | Jun 20, 2022 | Airlines | 0 comments

As summer air travel starts to build, airports are packed, flights are packed and cancellations occur left and right.  Sounds pretty awful, but it gets worse, and airfares are skyrocketing.  Travelers are abused from booking until they get home again.  You can be sure...