GAMA released its first-quarter statistics, and the General Aviation segment increased its billings by 3.3% when compared to the first quarter in 2017. The variability in the mix, when compared to 2017, was significant, with 3 fewer piston aircraft delivered,…
The withdrawal of the US from the JCOPA has added pressure to anyone doing business with Iran. This is pressure is being felt by the aerospace industry. Iran has been in discussions with Airbus and ATR about accelerating deliveries before…
Since we just went through the OEM O&D numbers, we thought it might be interesting to see how transactions have gone through April YTD. First, we look at the single-aisle market for the pre re-engined series. Remember, these are transactions…
Aerospace industry pundits and the media have been aflutter with the news yesterday that the “Iran Nuclear Deal” has been cancelled. Speculation abounds about who will be hurt and who benefits, some of it spurious and based on false interpretations…
[UPDATED] Boeing has released its latest O&D numbers. MAX was the big order news and the Renton plant continues to function as the world’s most efficient and productive FAL. The 787-8 still lives with a spate of orders, but it…
We had an interesting conversation today with Airbus Americas’ new Chairman and CEO Jeff Knittel. We spoke about the middle of the market, the Alabama final assembly line, A380, and his perspective on the industry. Views: 12