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.
Unpacking the fleet changes at American Airlines
American has been taking delivery of new aircraft at a good pace. This is due, in part, to retiring it MD-80s. As a merged airline the current fleet has the legacy American fleet plus the America West/ US Airways fleet. …
Flying the MAX – Keeping it in Perspective
Some perspective on the Boeing 737MAX might be useful for people who are nervous flyers. Social media is abuzz with noise after the events over the weekend. Data will lead you to the truth and enable one to observe the…
The February Airbus O&D numbers
Yesterday Airbus published their February O&D numbers. They were tough reading – only four orders and 103 cancellations. The orders were on the smallest model side and the cancellations were “top heavy”. Was this bad news? The cancellations include 42…
Another look at the NMA Market – with a US example
Following industry media one comes to the conclusion that the NMA is going to be the biggest story of the year. Every day we hear another tidbit about a lessor or airline goading Boeing to “just do it”. It is…
The lower end of the MoM
The MoM is hotly contested territory already. Airbus appears to be winning in this segment with the A321. What data can we use to demonstrate just how tight the competition is? After all, it’s more than just orders – the…