With data now available through the 2nd quarter of 2015, we took a look at the Russian civil aviation market, our third in a series of market surveys. This market is facing challenges and are there any trends one can discern?…
The definition and size of a regional jet is shifting as new and larger models from regional manufacturers are entering the marketplace. The 100-149 seat market, once dominated by the major airframe OEMs, has been invaded by regional aircraft manufacturers,…
To the beat of traditional Japanese taiko drummers, Mitsubishi rolled in their new MRJ. About 3 1/2 years behind schedule, the aircraft apparently has been noted for high quality workmanship already. Mitsubishi is building 78- and 92-seat versions developed at…
Last week a “contract employee” at the Aurora, Illinois radar facility set fire to his workplace. The fire caused chaos at Chicago’s airports. The larger, O’Hare, is a pivotal point in the global air transport business. Disrupting its operations causes…
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Airbus released its Global Market Forecast a few weeks ago. And, true to form, trying to compare it with Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook is not easy. The two firms define the segments differently. This requires some editing liberty on the…