The global aviation industry sustained its robust momentum in June, with passenger demand climbing 9.1% year-on-year (YoY). This positive growth, coupled with a capacity increase of 8.5%, resulted in a commendable load factor of 85%, as the International Air Transport…
Today’s key stories focus on the NTSB hearings and likely increased FAA scrutiny of Boeing, and the continuing saga of the ill-fated Starliner capsule. The NTSB hearings have released thousands of pages of investigative evidence, much of its damning…
Airbus has achieved success with the A330neo in 2024, as it has suddenly become a “hot airplane” in demand for its versatility and commonality within the Airbus product line. While the flagship A350 wide-body is leading Airbus wide-body backlog, the…
Our model is updated. Orders – gross orders 59, including 15 A321neo for an undisclosed customer, plus seven A330-900 for Virgin Atlantic, 11 A321neo and 20 A350-900, 6 A320neo and cancellations for two A350-1000s for Virgin Atlantic. Orders YTD: 367…
Today’s key stories focus on the NTSB hearings in Washington DC regarding the door plug decompression incident on the 737 MAX 9, and multiple stories on the Starliner, which now has the potential to be a colossal failure for Boeing. …
PR: Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise…