Skymark update
There is some intriguing news out of Japan today. ANA seems to have won the battle for Skymark with Airbus’ help. This gives ANA a very strong hand at Haneda. Intrepid, which had backed Delta for a Skymark plan, offered…
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Replacing Iran’s Old Jets
[UPDATED with comment from Bombardier] We have previously reported that Iran is the next exciting market opportunity for the OEMs. It won’t be as big as China or Russia. But there is pent up demand and there is a money…
CS100 Flight Test – July Update
Another month passed and closer to the end. Staying with the 2,400 flight hour goal, we estimate the program hit the 82% mark last month. Views: 19
Premium #182 – An Update on Cyber-Security
Cyber-security is a very hot topic. A week does not go by without some large and important entity being hacked. This impressive array of entities included the NYSE, United Airlines and the US Government, all within in the same week.…
July A320neo Flight Test Update
This week saw the GTF-powered A320neo flying again. This is no doubt of great relief to both the aircraft and engine OEMs. Even so, it appears Airbus may be signalling a delay. On an analyst call today Airbus spoke of…
The C Series – Before and After Paris
AirInsight conducted a short survey among industry executives to get their impressions of the Bombardier C Series after it’s recent debut at the Paris Air Show. Because this was the only new aircraft exhibited at the show, it was the…