Over the past week we had some big news from Delta. First came the much anticipated order for the CSeries. Although...
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US gets a new gateway
In unusual news, the airline based in the Cape Verde Islands (TACV) started year round service to the United States...
Thomas Cook Group visit – Replacing the 757
[edited from initial posting] Last week we were had a visit with Bernd Bechtel, Head of Group Fleet Management of...
The evolving 737 wing
Wing design is complicated and the changes in IT and materials are having a big impact on what OEMs can do with...
Premium #144 – The two big US freight airlines and fleet renewal
Largely absent from industry news of late are two major US airlines that transport a lot freight, quietly and...
Icelandair and the 757
[UPDATE - We contacted the airline and they advise us as follows: "At this time there is no substitute for the B757 on...
B757 overtaking another jet
Too good not to share. Icelandair B757-300 over the Atlantic going to New York.
Premium #130 – What if there was a 767MAX?
The recent moves by Airbus and Boeing away from all-new programs signify a distinct trend – new airplane designs are...
The 757 replacement issue
Industry observers have been pondering a follow on to the 757 for years. The 757, even today, provides unique...
The 757 question
There is an increasing amount of news flow on the question of the replacement for the 757. Aviation Week's Guy Norris...