JetZero’s Blended Wing concept is up for a challenge
Richard Schuurman
Active as a journalist since 1987, with a background in newspapers, magazines, and a regional news station, Richard has been covering commercial aviation on a freelance basis since late 2016.
Richard is contributing to AirInsight since December 2018. He also writes for Airliner World, Aviation News, Piloot & Vliegtuig, and Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. Twitter: @rschuur_aero.
Royal Air Maroc adds four MAX 8s to its growing fleet
Royal Air Maroc is inducting more Boeing MAX 8s into the fleet next year. Lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) said on Wednesday that it has placed four MAX 8s and one 737-800 on long-term leases with RAM. Royal Air Maroc adds…
Air Niugini selects Airbus A220 as Fokker replacement
Airbus is about to win a new order for the A220 after Air Niugini has selected the type for the replacement of its aging Fokker fleet. The order for eleven A220s needs to be finalized, the airframer says, but the…
FAA: sideways facing seats Boeing MAX 10 could pose safety hazard
Pegasus Airlines produces a strong quarter with a record operating margin
Turkish low-cost Pegasus Airlines returned to profitability in Q2 compared to last year and also produced a record-high operating margin of 33.6 percent. The airline benefited from strong demand but is warning that the exceptionally high unit revenues from 2022 are…
Embraer is on track for higher production rates
Embraer says it is on track to increase the production rate of its commercial and executive jets by twenty percent this year, with another twenty percent increase to follow in 2024. This is despite continued supply chain challenges. “Our growth plan…