The term “Use Enough Gun” is the title of a book about hunting. Rather than big game, airlines are on the hunt for passenger traffic. Like a hunter, it is essential to use the right tool. This post is about…
Dutch start-up Maeve Aerospace has radically redesigned its regional aircraft concept. From an all-electric 52-seater using batteries, Maeve now intends to bring a hybrid-electric 80-seater to the market in 2031. The company announced the M80 model in a media release on…
It has been a quiet year for new full-freighter orders so far, but Cathay Pacific has set things in motion again. The Hong Kong-based carrier confirmed a firm order today for six Airbus A350Fs plus 20 options to be delivered by…
There is growing frustration at IATA about the slow commitment from the oil industry to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). While the quantities to be produced in the next few years seem to satisfy demand, the lack of financial commitment to expanding…
The 737 MAX has been a troubled program for Boeing, with two fatal crashes, a safety grounding, a massive inventory build-up, and, most recently, supplier quality issues with limited production. When we compare Boeing’s production targets with actual results, the…
Here’s the updated model. Airbus delivered 64 aircraft in November, which brings total deliveries to 623 year to date. That’s 97 to go to meet the target of 720. Orders were 113, including 30 A220-300s from airBaltic, 60 A320neo’s from…