Several media and analysts are digging through the Airbus and Boeing data trying to find nuggets that might give a unique view of the 2018 orders and deliveries. We prefer to examine results over time and develop insights from discernable…
These two models are the bellwether for Boeing. They account for the most orders and are in the largest segment of the market. What does the data show us about these two key models? In the chart the brighter the…
As we approach 2019, and the imminent announcement of what Boeing has in mind for the 797/NMA, let’s consider what drives the business case for the aircraft, and the economic performance that will be required to make it successful. We…
With December 31 receding into history, it is time to review the sales and deals (transactions) from 2018. The transactions cover both new and pre-owned aircraft. To start with, the first chart shows that 2018 was a “down” year overall. …
Leasing of aircraft has taken a jump. Yet airlines prefer to buy them outright too. Richard Schuurman looks at the trends. Over the half a century of airliner leasing it has been a booming business. “In 1970 a half of…
Based on news that MEA, the national airline of Lebanon, had signed a deal with Rolls-Royce, we can infer the airline has selected the A330neo for its fleet. The rumor mill suggests the model selected is the A330-900. Currently, the…