The Aero Engine Market
In a quick review of the market, we can see how the engine market has grown in sympathy with the demand for commercial aircraft. In the first chart, we show the national origin of the engines. The numbers for Canada…
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.
Premium #330 – Connectivity keeps improving
We have been tracking demand for aircraft connectivity for some time. There are several news stories that further underscore the point that demand for connectivity seems to have no upper limit. Icelandair will equip its 737 MAX fleet with ViaSat…
It’s official – the C929 is on
Reports (here and here) indicate that COMAC and UAC have signed documents to formally register a joint venture to develop a widebody jet. The concept was first mulled in 2014. That announcement included an image of what the aircraft might…
Premium – Emirates fleet review
Emirates is an airline with a special role in the industry. From an idea in 1985, the airline has grown to become the world’s fourth largest in terms of passengers carried. Emirates is the world’s largest operator of the A380…
Premium – Japan Airlines Fleet Review
Japan Air Lines, as it was first known at its start in 1951, was a state-owned airline. It remained this way until in 1987 when it was privatized. As happened in the US, this period was the start of deregulation. …
Another neo conversion
Last week we saw a conversion from the A319neo to the A320neo by Avianca. Today comes news that EasyJet is also doing a conversion; it is converting 30 A320neos to the larger A321neo. This means a switch from 186 seats…