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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.

Collins Aerospace buys FlightAware

Collins Aerospace

FlightAware, a flight data tracker with a growing social media presence, has attracted the attention of industry supply chain Tier 1 Collins Aerospace.  FlightAware notes: Collins recognizes the importance of the ADS-B ground station network and is committed to maintaining…

Top 25 US airport times

Readers know airline time isn’t free.  As a passenger, you pay with your time when a flight is delayed, with scant hope of compensation.  That Contract of Carriage was not written for the benefit of the traveler. What happens when…

The compelling A321neo

A321neo Take Off scaled

In the US, and probably globally, fuel represents about 40% of airline operating costs. Cutting fuel burn is going to remain a prime focus at every airline.  The case to retire aircraft is driven by MRO costs, but even if…