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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.

Embraer Has Never Looked Stronger

Luxair E195 E2

We spent two days with Embraer in São José dos Campos last week. It was the most upbeat visit there to date. Last Friday, more good news came from Greece — the Greek Parliament approved the purchase of three C-390s.…

easyJet in Play: Castlelake, MSC and PE Control

First A320neo delivery to easyJet on ground scaled

Castlelake’s interest in easyJet is a logical extension of private capital’s steady march from aircraft assets into airlines themselves, and it underscores how much of the aviation value chain is now controlled, financed, or strongly influenced by private equity-backed platforms.…

El Al wet leases A320s

TLV

An interesting story at ch-Aviation today highlights something worth noting. The Key Issue – Demand is rock solid Air travel to Israel is unlike any other market, anywhere.  When there is a conflict, people don’t fly.  Whether its Russia, Ukraine,…