The 100 seat aircraft market is undergoing a transition, as Sukoi, Embraer and Bombardier all have new aircraft available in that size category. At the same time, several aircraft types are aging dramatically or economically challenged that need replacement. And…
You can learn about this new aircraft here. Meanwhile here are the key items: Payload 6,000Lb, Range 900NM. A passenger version could carry 19. FedEx is the launch customer with an order of up to 100 (50+50). From what we…
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have teamed up for an electric aircraft test. The partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. Airbus sent this PR note: “Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight…
Amedeo is best known for its focus on the A380 leasing business. Amedeo and Airbus have faced a slow market for the A380. Several people think the aircraft is past its prime and have gone so far as to state…
The A380 is somewhat of an enigma. While it is the solution to congested airports, and is well preferred by passengers in survey after survey, it has not sold particularly well. Only one carrier, Emirates, seems to understand how to…
California Pacific Airlines, an airline start-up based in Carlsbad, California whose brand name is CP Air, hopes to start operations by April 1, 2018. This is after nine years of unsuccessful attempts to take off. CP Air is planning routes…