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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.
Airframer issues hurt United deliveries
United Airlines will be confronted with multiple delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus for the MAX and A321neo. In the 10K filing that the airline released on Thursday on its Q1 2023 results, the airline shares some insights into the…
DHL Express orders converted 777-200LRs as a stop-gap for the future
Logistics company DHL Express has ordered nine Boeing 777-200LR converted freighters from Jetran. The aircraft will be delivered from 2024 through 2027 and will replace older Boeing 747-400s that DHL is hiring from other companies, including Kalitta. In between the lines,…
Higher expenses hurt Alaska Airlines in Q1
Higher revenues but even higher operating expenses hurt Alaska Airlines in the first quarter of 2023. The airline reported a Q1 net loss almost on par with that of 2022, but then revenues and costs were lower. Salary costs and…
Qantas seeks clarification from ACCC over objections to Alliance acquisition
Qantas is seeking clarity from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as to why it is opposing the acquisition of Alliance Airlines. Qantas had been optimistic that the ACCC would rule in favor of the full acquisition, but the…
Austrian Airlines finally confirms it will get the Boeing 787
In one of the worst-kept secrets of aviation, Austrian Airlines has finally confirmed that it will induct the Boeing 787 into its fleet. The airline will take delivery of the first 787-9 in time for the 2024 summer schedule and…