MAX 8-200’s Fuel Burn Surprise, Backed by New Data
At the end of January, we put out a story about the 737 MAX 8-200 achieving a fuel burn per seat rate about equal to that of the A321neo. We are pleased to say that we now have more data…
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Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 XE Targets 787 Comeback
Rolls-Royce announced its Trent XE. The Trent 1000 XE is their new production standard engine powering all future deliveries of the Boeing 787. The market has clearly been waiting for this. Rolls-Royce claims, “At the heart of the Trent 1000…
Boeing Surges; Airbus Reloads in Early 2026
Previously, we shared ideas about the OEM hangover after the December push. Turns out that hangover lasts longer than you’d think. We share this in light of news from the Singapore Air Show. The money driver comes from deliveries. Sure,…
Day 1 Singapore Airshow: Air Cambodia confirms MAX order
Day 1 of the 2026 Singapore Airshow has brought only a couple of commercial aircraft announcements. The most noticeable is that of Air Cambodia, confirming a previously undisclosed order for 10 Boeing MAX 8s. The order also includes 10 options…
Etihad Opens Calgary as Canada–UAE Skies Liberalize
Etihad Airways , more than a month after Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expanded their air transport agreement, unveiled flights to Calgary International Airport (YYC), leaving UAE-based airlines with up to 10 weekly frequencies that could be used…
Pratt’s Demand Story Shines, the Footnotes Matter
Yesterday, Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) President, Rick Duerloo, spoke at a Wings Club event in New York. As expected, his remarks focused on positive news. He noted the strong demand for new aircraft stretched deep into the future. He also…