An awkward 1Q18
The numbers are in and it looks like it was an awkward quarter – the numbers aren’t even close. Airbus won 45 net orders to Boeing’s 228. Airbus delivered 121 to Boeing’s 184. The charts show how Boeing’s performance outclassed…
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A perspective on the A330neo loss at American
“American Airlines is a big customer. Every OEM wants their equipment flown by this airline. Losing this customer is not something that goes down easily. The considered opinions are the loss of an order for Airbus is awful (series of…
Hifly’s A380s
The news today that Hifly has its first A380 on the way and is eyeing a second fits with the conversation we had with the airline’s CEO late last year. On the call, you will note he expresses an interest…
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Boeing’s 757 and 767
When Boeing brought out the 757 and 767 they created two aircraft that were popular with airlines because they could cover many requirements. They had long-range (US transcon) and offered flexibility – common flight decks for example. It was a winning…
The USA is a key market for 100-150 seat jets
As the C Series deliveries grow and the E2 is about to make the first delivery, it is an opportunity to revisit the market for the sub-150 seat jets. The size of this market varies from about 4,000 to close…