An awkward 1Q18
The numbers are in and it looks like it was an awkward quarter – the numbers aren’t even close. Airbus won 45 net orders to Boeing’s 228. Airbus delivered 121 to Boeing’s 184. The charts show how Boeing’s performance outclassed…
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.
Delays and flight ops
Back in 2013, at the US Airways media day, we heard Rob Isom explain some fascinating issues about flight ops. It was a truly educational experience in how to get an airline to focus on the crucial issue of schedule. …
A perspective on the A330neo loss at American
“American Airlines is a big customer. Every OEM wants their equipment flown by this airline. Losing this customer is not something that goes down easily. The considered opinions are the loss of an order for Airbus is awful (series of…
Lufthansa Technik presents SPAIRS for individual cabin refurbishment
Lufthansa Technik announced today that with its newly developed product SPAIRS (Service Provider for Aircraft Interior Refurbishment Solutions), it is offering a product complementary to its cabin modification services: Customers have the option of repairing or renewing individual parts or…
Hifly’s A380s
The news today that Hifly has its first A380 on the way and is eyeing a second fits with the conversation we had with the airline’s CEO late last year. On the call, you will note he expresses an interest…
China’s retaliation
China imposed counter sanctions on the USA. Boeing is seen a prime target for these. What do we know? China imposing tariffs on 737-800s (and smaller) Boeing aircraft. While the -800 is the current volume program, it is the MAX…