Embraer and Iran
A news source today announced that Iran had ordered 50 Embraer aircraft. The story uses the term “government spokesman”. One might think, based on the rest of the story, the source is Iran. Turns out it may actually be a…
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.
Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown – RIP
Arguably the world’s greatest test pilot, Eric Brown, passed away yesterday in England at 97. His record is amazing and may not be beaten in a long time, if ever. Here is an appreciation from the BBC. Here is our…
Single-Aisle Engine Wars
CFM International and Pratt & Whitney both won engine deals worth a total of $7.9bn at the recent Singapore Air Show. CFM won a $4.9bn order from Transportation Partners, which is the leasing subsidiary of the Lion Group. The deal…
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Air Canada sélectionne le CS300
Big news this morning as Bombardier announces its fourth quarter and year end 2015 results. The PR lists all these items, but we believe the first two to be the most critical: Air Canada signs for up to 75 CS300…
The 90-seat turboprop is here
Industry talk about the need for a 90-seat turboprop is well known. Both of the principal OEMs, ATR and Bombardier, have not rushed to develop something new. As we have heard both OEMs say at ISTAT – the business case…