Airbus A320neo: The Panel Problem
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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.
Biman Orders 14 Boeing Jets in $3.7B Deal
Biman Bangladesh Airlines ordered 14 Boeing aircraft, consisting of 10 787s and four 737 MAXs, in a deal valued at approximately $3.7 billion at list prices. The airline’s board approved the purchase in early January 2026, and the formal signing…
SCAT Expands MAX 9 Fleet for Long-Haul Growth
SCAT Airlines has expanded its MAX 9 fleet by placing a firm order for five additional aircraft and converting five previously ordered MAX 8s to the larger MAX 9, bringing the total MAX 9 commitments to ten aircraft. The Kazakhstan-based…
Avolon Rides Aircraft Shortage to Strong Q1
When Avolon reported full-year 2025 results in February , CEO Andy Cronin described a company benefiting from aircraft scarcity, rising lease rates, and robust demand. Q1 2026 confirms the trajectory is accelerating, not plateauing. The Numbers Avolon achieved net income…
Copa Doubles Down on Boeing With 60 MAX Order
Boeing got another big win today. Copa Airlines has never wavered in its commitment to Boeing. While other Latin American carriers diversified their fleets or flirted with Airbus, Copa has stayed resolutely single-type. Today’s announcement of up to 60 additional…
Air Canada’s A321XLR: Economics vs. Experience
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