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Addison Schonland

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.

Southwest Airlines 1Q24 earnings and MAX costs

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The summary per the airline states: Net loss of $231 million, or $0.39 loss per diluted share Net loss, excluding special items, of $218 million, or $0.36 loss per diluted share Record first quarter operating revenues of $6.3 billion Liquidity of $11.5 billion, well in excess of debt…

Eviation Completes Alice Conceptual Design Review

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Eviation Aircraft announced that it completed its Alice aircraft’s Conceptual Design Review (CoDR). The review is a significant milestone, assuring a configuration that is both certifiable and enables streamlined manufacturing. It maintains Alice’s signature look while optimizing performance and enhancing…

Harbour Air signs LOI for 50 magni650

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magniX and Vancouver-based Harbour Air ratified a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 50 magni650 motors for Harbour Air’s fleet. The re-engining process will begin with De Havilland DHC-2 Beavers in 2026 and be used for third-party conversions. We have been…

US airline employment may have peaked

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The pandemic did a number on every business in the service sector.  US airlines were hit hard and, like everyone else, grabbed the PPP funding.   As traffic dropped off, airlines scrambled to lose employees.  The most expensive were offered buyouts…

Embraer backlog hits peak; deliveries +67%

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Embraer reports that its backlog reached the highest level in seven years, and deliveries rose 67% in 1Q24. In 1Q24, Embraer delivered 25 aircraft, which is 67% higher than last year. Its general aviation division delivered 18 aircraft compared to…