A report from Russia states that the government is considering allowing assembly of its commercial aircraft programs in India. This is a bold move. According to the report Indian production could reduce costs by 40%. Commercial aerospace chases cost reduction…
Boeing just released their third quarter delivery numbers. Comparing the orders and deliveries year to date provides the following chart. Views: 13
Bombardier announced that Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, placed a firm order for one Q400NG and has also took an option for an additional Q400NG. The airline currently operates a fleet of six Q400 and…
The US government is closed, but you wouldn’t know it by going to your local airport. TSA screeners are still checking bags, the control towers and FAA are still guiding aircraft safely to their destinations, and business travelers and tourists…
Singapore Airlines is dropping its exclusive all-premium non-stop flights to Los Angeles and Newark over the next two months. These flights are possible by using the A340-500 with its 9,000 mile range. Only the Boeing 777LR is in that league…
IATA announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a strengthening of the healthy demand trend of the past few months. Total RPKs rose 6.8% compared to August 2012. Capacity increases YOY lagged demand at 5.6%. This pushed the load…