Summer air traffic surge
We updated our domestic air traffic model, and here are the results. Some markets, like Nigeria, are over a year behind with their data updates. Even the EU is about a half-year delayed. Tier 1 – The slow EU reporting…
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.
Boeing orders and deliveries June 2023
Here’s the updated model. The air show was good for Boeing, with significant orders from India. There’s an interesting Emirates “order” for 777X – it is not new. 16 aircraft were de-booked, and now 16 are re-booked. #1 customer Southwest…
Aircraft Generation Changes
Fuel burn is becoming a growing concern for airlines – fuel burn is the great exogenous factor. Fuel is the #1 input cost that the industry has zero control over. Some airlines hedge fuel, but that is not as popular…
Crisis, what crisis? US flight delays are getting worse
The news is not great. Weather is hammering air travel in the US Northeast. The news is terrible even further south as the ripple effects spread. If you have air travel plans, you might want to think it over. Getting…
The changing US airline fleet
The US airline fleet is seeing some significant changes – some you expect and others perhaps, not. Take a look at the data for the big three for a start. Look at that drop in the regional fleet on the…
Icelandair’s Airbus A321XLR order marks another 757 defection
