DCM is a vertically integrated supplier of aviation components, based near Montreal. The company has grown through acquisitions to encompass four divisions, each a center of excellence in its own right. Those centers include aviation welding (formerly AWI), tubing (DCM…
When Boeing brought out the 757 and 767 they created two aircraft that were popular with airlines because they could cover many requirements. They had long-range (US transcon) and offered flexibility – common flight decks for example. It was a winning…
Bombardier is facing a soft backlog for their CRJ line. This backlog news isn’t new. The CRJ line is about to add a new interior and customers have been waiting to see it. Consequently, Bombardier has been looking at different…
AeroMontreal is both a trade organization and think tank for the aerospace industry in Montreal, and has been particularly effective in serving the nearly 200 small and medium sized players in the aerospace market in Quebec, as well as the…
As the C Series deliveries grow and the E2 is about to make the first delivery, it is an opportunity to revisit the market for the sub-150 seat jets. The size of this market varies from about 4,000 to close…
What does a recent history of the United fleet look like? The chart shows the airline was actually seeing a slow shrink in the fleet until its merger with Continental. Breaking down the fleet by OEM we see the following.…