Last year, Southwest Airlines received the fastest deliveries, with about one MAX arriving every four days. This year it’s United, taking both MAXs and A321neos at a blistering pace. US airlines have been acquiring new aircraft to reduce fuel consumption. …
IndiGo is continuing to focus on international expansion this week. The carrier has doubled its order with Airbus, converting 30 of its purchase rights to bring its firm orders to 60 A350-900 aircraft. The carrier just signed an MOU with…
With the month-end done, what’s the score look like? We focus on the duopoly as it accounts for over 95% of new deliveries. Deliveries Starting with deliveries, the chart below shows the quarterly history from the start of the current…
Airbus has seen a spike in production this year. The attention is always focused on the single-aisle markets, because that is the bread and butter for the OEM. It is also the most stressed area because it accounts for most…
Airbus delivered the first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to Hungary-based low cost carrier Wizz Air this morning. Wizz Air is the first European low cost carrier to operate the A321XLR, and has 46 additional aircraft…
Airbus and Boeing have been struggling to raise production since the global pandemic. Airbus faces supply chain issues that prevent it from producing gliders without engines, while Boeing is improving both quality and supply chain constraints. Each company is navigating tariff and…