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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.

easyJet in Play: Castlelake, MSC and PE Control

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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

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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,…

Azorra orders 15 more Embraer E195-E2

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PR: São José dos Campos, Brazil, June 5, 2026 – Embraer and Azorra have signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies.  With…

Airbus O&D for May 2026; China’s shadow looms

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Airbus had a great month.  Its best this year. Orders The long-awaited A220 order from AirAsia came through.  It cost Airbus that airline’s A330neo orders, though. Given AirAsia’s fickle order history, here’s hoping Airbus priced the deal accordingly. China accounted…