ME3 fleet growth
It is quite remarkable how quickly the ME3 became tier one players in the global airline industry. As the chart illustrates, Etihad is the smallest of the ME3. Because Etihad was the smallest but had the same task of “showing…
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.
Bombardier LoI with EgyptAir
Bombardier announced at the Dubai Airshow, that it signed an LOI for up to 24 CS300 aircraft with EgyptAir Holding Company, of Cairo. This includes 12 CS300 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 12 aircraft. Based on the list…
Middle East growth below 150 seats
Both Embraer and Bombardier have come out with bullish comments on the region. Take a look at this video from Bloomberg. This is followed by another series of remarks from Embraer’s CEO. Bombardier has a similar outlook on the region’s…
FedEx Express buys new ATR 72-600F freighters
ATR announced today that FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, and ATR signed a contract for the firm purchase of 30 ATR 72-600s plus 20 options. These aircraft will be the first new ATRs to be directly delivered…
P&WC wins James C. Floyd Award from Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) received a prestigious award last night in Ottawa. Their operations team, led by Benoit Beaudoin, Vice President, Operations, received the James C. Floyd Award by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) for their exceptional contributions to…
COMAC’s C919 builds hours
Yesterday the C919 took to the skies again. This was the fourth test flight since the first one on May 5. Compared to other flight test programs, especially the western variety, this is a sedate pace. One can hope the…