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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.

What US Airlines pay for fuel

Fuel costs are the bane of the airline industry.  It is the highest cost input other than pilots. US DoT updated their P-12a through 1Q26, and here’s our model. The various pages break down the industry by airline type and…

A SAF plant opens in South Africa

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PR: Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro sustainable aviation fuel facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected…

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.…