Embraer’s re-entry into the bigger biz jet market will be disruptive
Category Aerospace
South Africa’s Comair goes into liquidation
Another airline bites the dust. Comair is 76 years old and weathered many crises before.
Spirit’s MAX inventory grows as Boeing suffers hiccups
Production hick-ups on the MAX assembly line due to supply chain issues are also affecting Spirit AeroSystems’ deliveries to Boeing. As part shortages result in production disruptions in Renton, Spirit’s inventory of MAX fuselages is stacking up. But it isn’t…
Connect Airlines eyes fleet of up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR 72s
UPDATE – US start-up Connect Airlines has bold plans for its regional operations with hydrogen-based aircraft. The carrier has announced a firm order with Universal Hydrogen for 75 converted ATR 72-600s plus 25 options. Connect expects to take delivery of the…
eVTOL Scorecard
Considering the “newness” of the eVTOL market, it is quite amazing that there has been a surge of interest. Using January 2020 as our start point, we have been tracking commitments (as we are defining orders for now) and options. …
Russian Spares for Airbus and Boeing Aircraft
Russia plans to manufacture unauthorized and unapproved spare parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, as their supply lines have been cut by economic sanctions. This could further deteriorate the value of leased western aircraft operating in Russia, as the use…