Opposing views on the 100-150 seat market
We have been most fortunate to be briefed by two leading aircraft OEMs in the last two weeks. And what a different view of the world they show — one wonders if they’re in the same business. The chart below…
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Africa – a market with risk and opportunity
Africa is often referred to as the last place for commercial aviation to exploit. Rich in resources, but poor in economics and politics, much of Africa is flown over. But this is changing as communications technology reaches everywhere, and people…
Premium # 172 – Paris Preview
With the Paris Air Show only a couple of weeks away, the industry rumor mill has begun to anticipate what we’ll see. For each major player, here are some expectations: Airbus: There will be no new product announcements from Airbus,…
Southwest Airlines fleet orders and swaps; market share implications
There have been many 737 operators, but few with the attachment to the 737 like Southwest Airlines. The following chart shows how attached they have become to each other. The recent bump in growth came with absorbing the 737 fleet…
Comparing The Big Duopoly Deliveries – Keeping Paris news in perspective
As we get ready for the upcoming Paris show, both the big duopolies are doing their pre-show briefings. Typically the briefings focus on impending orders and what’s coming in terms of product innovation. The future is always more exciting, even…
Premium #171 – The Upside and Downside of New Aircraft Announcements
New aircraft and upgrades to existing models are exciting to just about everyone in the industry – perhaps with the exception of the poor soul whose job it is to continue to sell the existing model. Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer…