Here’s the updated model. The air show was good for Boeing, with significant orders from India. There’s an interesting Emirates “order” for 777X – it is not new. 16 aircraft were de-booked, and now 16 are re-booked. #1 customer Southwest…
The significance of Airbus new FAL Airbus has inaugurated its 8th final assembly line for the A320neo family in Toulouse, the significance of which is important. The new final assembly line is housed in the former A380 final assembly building,…
Boeing has delivered 266 aircraft in the first half year of 2023 and booked net orders for 567 airplanes, the airframer reported on July 11. Like Airbus, Boeing deliveries will be back-loaded if it wants to meet the full-year targets.…
Fuel burn is becoming a growing concern for airlines – fuel burn is the great exogenous factor. Fuel is the #1 input cost that the industry has zero control over. Some airlines hedge fuel, but that is not as popular…
The US airline fleet is seeing some significant changes – some you expect and others perhaps, not. Take a look at the data for the big three for a start. Look at that drop in the regional fleet on the…
As we reported earlier, Icelandair finalized an order for thirteen Airbus A321XLRs . The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer. The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs. This news is of another former 757 customer moving to…