Last summer, on the Sunday evening before the Farnborough airshow, we were at a “preshow” event hosted by Aibus. Several of the company’s senior leadership were present. Of the few speeches, one especially resonated. Christian Scherer told the assembled media…
SpiceJet has agreed with StandardAero Inc., a U.S.-based engine MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider for CFM LEAP-1B engines, to restore some of its grounded Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The financial-strained airline, which recently raised $300 million, said in a…
Today’s key news for Boeing include the financial reality that delivering every airplane in backlog won’t bring Boeing’s debt back to 2018 levels, and the change in C-suite officers continues, with CEO Susan Doniz leaving the company. Our friend Scott…
Dominican low-cost Arajet achieved a new milestone in November by transporting 96,586 passengers, making it the busiest month of 2024. This figure accounts for 7% of all travelers entering or leaving the country during said period. Arajet has an all-737…
We peek into 2025 and discuss items we are watching out for. MAX certifications, supply chain stress, new aircraft and engines, eVTOLs, and hybrid regional aircraft. Anecdotal items pepper the chat as we bring in ideas others shared. 2025 looks…
Boeing had a great sales day, announcing two major new orders. The first from Pegasus Airlines based in Turkey brought 100 firm orders and 100 options for the 737 MAX 10. The MAX 10s for Pegasus are scheduled to begin…