All Nippon Airways (ANA) latest commitment for up to 20 extra Boeing 787’s is not significant for the sheer number of aircraft, nor the sub-types (11 787-10s and up to 9 -9s). The surprise in the February 25-announcement is what…
Brazilian planemaker Embraer disclosed its 2019 orders and deliveries this week. At 198, total deliveries were up compared to 181 in 2018 but this is only thanks to the higher output from the executive jets division. Let’s have a look.…
Key Asia-Pacific airlines have announced major capacity reductions in the region until at least the end of May as they cope with reduced demand after the coronavirus outbreak. But it’s not only Covid-19 that is having an impact: demand is…
Higher revenues, more passengers, but still a lower net result. That describes the fiscal year 2019 for Air France-KLM. The Franco-Dutch airline group recorded a net income in 2019 of EUR 290 million compared to 420 million in 2018 (a…
Trade tensions involving commercial and military aircraft are about to enter a new level after the US government announced higher tariffs on EU-build (Airbus) aircraft while considering new measures that could affect China’s Comac. Let’s have a look at the…
Low-cost airline Air Arabia has turned the corner on a very difficult 2020 by reporting a small but significant profit of AED 20 million for its final quarter. It remains to be seen if the carrier can keep up this way…