2024 Review – Airbus Top Ten Customers
Addison Schonland
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.
2024 US Domestic traffic finally beats 2019
2019 was the best year for commercial aviation, followed by one of the worst. The pandemic did a number on air travel like no other. With 2024 behind us, we can now state that US air traffic has finally overtaken…
Industrial music played by aircraft OEMs
Producing aircraft requires millions of parts from many vendors scattered across the globe. The concept of Toyota’s “just in time” production is now a standard within aerospace. Parts are expensive because raw materials are expensive. Roll into this cocktail the…
The A321neo’s role in United Airlines’ sparkling year
A Xmas day delivery update
We are still watching the elves at work, at least through yesterday. Nobody’s working today, as far as we can tell. Here’s an update from last night. Airbus : The spike in delivery days was caused by the much-delayed A350-1000…
Tracking Boeing’s recovery – yes it is happening
