A COMAC reality check; no duopoly threat
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.
Qantas Profit Surges; A321XLR Order Expands Fleet
Qantas reported its second-best profit, with business traffic being a key driver of the result. Net profit of A$2.39 billion in the 2025 financial year is up 15% over last year, and in line with analysts’ consensus. The result is…
US Scope Clause Squeezes Regionals, Limits Growth
The US has long been the leading regional airline market. But there’s a wrinkle. No OEM in the regional aircraft business will succeed without offering an aircraft that complies with the US Scope Clause. As a consequence of this outdated…
June 2025 DGCA Data: IndiGo Leads, Akasa Surges
Ryanair MAX Deliveries Accelerate as O’Leary Praises Boeing
Ryanair is receiving special attention from Boeing. Reuters reports Boeing will “forward deliver” 25 MAXs by October. The article quotes Michael O’Leary complimenting Boeing. This is a change of tone compared to his past, less complimentary comments. This switch in…
Boeing Scores in South Korea; MAX 10 Pressure Builds
