As expected, Boeing launched its 777X in Dubai, with commitments for 150 aircraft from Emirates, 50 from Qatar and 25 from Etihad. With Lufthansa’s prior commitment for 34, the order book now stands at 269. Additional information on the 777X…
Boeing’s offer of a contract extension for 777X work at Everett has been rejected by the IAM (67% No to 33% Yes). In its response, BCA boss Ray Conner noted he is “very disappointed”. Boeing now has no choice but…
The Dubai Air Show opens next Sunday with high expectations for new orders at both Boeing and Airbus. With the emergence of the Gulf carriers as key customers, and for the first time orders expected from all three majors at…
A lot of ink has been spilled on the 18 inch seat in coach. Airbus makes the case that the industry would benefit from this idea. Airlines are not so sure – Lufthansa has flat out said they will not…
An agreement has been reached between the US Justice Department and American Airlines and USAirways. The proposed settlement of anti-trust concerns, which still must be approved by the Federal District Court, includes the divestiture of 104 takeoff and landing slots…
There are 84 E-190s flown by US airlines. Embraer has delivered 482, and the US fleet accounts for 17% of the total. The following table shows the fleets for E-190 operators in the United States. Two weeks ago JetBlue deferred…