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.
American buys more E-175s
Embraer announced this morning: “Embraer and American Airlines Inc. signed a firm order for 15 E175 jets in a 76-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 705 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in…
Airbus vs Boeing – deliveries since 2000
Transactions through October
A supply chain stress visual
If you were wondering about just how much stress the aerospace supply chain is under, here’s a visual. Looking at transactions for both years through October 30, we can see the latest model single-aisle families are driving the supply chain…
Lion Air and risk
Lion Air has been viewed as a risk for several years. Not a safety risk as much as a business risk for Boeing. Though as an airline with above-average accident rates (here also), the safety issue cannot be dismissed. Lion…
