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Category Airbus
The Twin Aisle, Twin Engine Passenger Fleet
For medium and long-hauls, the twin engine passenger aircraft are the backbone of the fleet. This first chart demonstrates how twin engine aircraft have become the dominant type. In 2000, twins were about 50% of the fleet. By 1Q16 this…
Reports of the A380’s Demise Are Premature
During the Farnborough Air Show, Airbus announced a production rate cut for the A380, reducing production to one aircraft per month. This rate cut reflects the waning backlog for the aircraft, which has yet to emerge as a favorite among…
The Pilot Shortage Part 2 – The Supply of Commercial Pilots
In a previous story we wrote about the growing demand for pilots. The demand is real and well documented. But what about the other side of the equation? Where will these pilots come from? In its recently released study, Boeing…
Schrödinger’s Long-Haul First Class – Alive or Dead?
Is Long-Haul first class alive or dead? Several airlines have eliminated first class and are upping the ante on their business class offerings to nearly first class standards. Other airlines maintain a distinction between the two, utilizing suites for First…
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