Airbus’ NEO
Airbus has announced its NEO program and the market has responded. Two orders in two weeks – 170 airplanes in two weeks. But how does the program look? Boeing on the one hand is sticking to its guns of no…
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Southwest’s order for 737-800s doesn’t rule out smaller models like CSeries
Southwest Airlines fired a warning shot across Boeing’s bow when its #2 executive said the carrier is open to a third aircraft type, after the 737 and incoming 717. This opens prospects for Bombardier and its CSeries, but it’s not…
With Airbus Validation, the Pratt & Whitney GTF is Poised for Market Leadership
Pratt & Whitney is well positioned to take market leadership from CFM International over the next decade. Airbus selection of the GTF on the A320neo family provides the validation from one of the two large manufacturers to confirm the decision…
The impact of the A320neo on Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier
Now that Airbus has made the decision to proceed with the A320 New Engine Option (NEO), what is the impact on the aviation industry? First, the decision was long-expected and in many respects overdue. Many initially expected Airbus to make…
Qantas and Rolls-Royce – quo vadis?
Qantas is an airline with an incredible safety record. Its reputation is well deserved and was immortalized in the movie “Rainman”. Equally impressive is the history of the airline. Qantas opened for business in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory…
After NEO
Now that Airbus’ NEO is official, what next? We now have three players in the 100-149 seat segment. The duopoly is over and the segment is now more complex. Before NEO, Airbus and Boeing vacillated between three options; do nothing,…