September Transactions
Three-quarters of the year is now behind us. What does it look like? Here’s our updated transactions model through September. Notes: We are at 94% compared to this time last year – so we are a bit behind Southwest undertook…
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Fleet fun
For avgeeks (and other regular people), here’s a data model of the active US airline fleet. For optimal viewing, click the double-headed arrow on the bottom right of the model. Views: 23
Cathay and HK Express confirm order for Airbus A320neo family aircraft
As already indicated in August, Cathay Pacific has exercised options for 32 AirbusA320neo family aircraft. The airline and airframer confirmed the order today, one day before the purchase rights were to expire on September 30. The purchase rights were part of…
Does Alaska Airlines owe US DoT ~$25m in fines?
[UPDATE] Alaska Airlines responded today: “We want to reach out regarding your post about our fuel reporting. The best way to ensure a response moving forward is to connect with our media relations department through our newsroom. As for your…
DOT’s on-time data updated
With this data updated, several data models will be updated over the next few days. Here’s the first one: our fleet activity tracker. This five-page model shows how aircraft types in the US airline fleet have performed. We combine data…
China Eastern orders 100 COMAC C919s for fleet renewal
China Eastern Airlines has placed a follow-on order with COMAC for 100 C919s. The airline said on September 28 that it has signed an aircraft sales agreement for the aircraft, which will be delivered between 2024 and 2031. The order has…