The recent study released by Airbus calling for standardization of 18 inch width seats in economy has been considered somewhat self-serving by many analysts. Boeing has countered stating that airlines should be free to choose the width of their seats,…
Embraer and Bombardier announced their 3Q13 results this week. The numbers suggest the battle against the duopoly is not going easily. Both Bombardier and Embraer build smaller commercial jets and business jets. Views: 36
Published reports today indicate that Air France, which has 12 A380s on order and already taken delivery of 9, is having second thoughts about the last two, and may want to exchange them for other aircraft types. Our assessment is…
Bombardier is planning a higher density interior for the Q400, and apparently has an unannounced launch customer for that configuration. In a higher density seating arrangement, with thin-line seats and tighter seat pitch, the capacity of the aircraft will rise…
[Guest Column by Oussama Salah, President Gulf Aeronautics USA] As technology advances, the obvious spinoff is increased efficiency and productivity of the aircraft, the airlines and the air traffic system (ATS). The venue is e-Enabled aircraft that automatically connect and…
Boeing today confirmed an additional 1% fuel-efficiency improvement for the 737 MAX family of aircraft. This addition brings the total fuel savings from 13% to 14% over the current generation 737NG models. The additional 1% derives from improved aerodynamics, particularly…