Category Aerospace
The Next Down Cycle in Aircraft Orders Is Already Here
In the last few years, aircraft OEMs have built up record backlogs, particularly for re-engined narrow-body aircraft. With record order levels over the last few years, the big OEMs are planning production increases to meet the strong demand. But if…
El Al to order 787
Boeing yesterday announced it was doing a deal with El Al for 15 787s plus 13 options. This would be the largest order ever from the airline. No specific model has been announced but it is to be a mix…
The Flaperon is from MH370
Reports today from the French Prosecutor and Malaysian Prime Minister indicated that the flaperon that washed up on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is indeed from MH370 that disappeared on March 8, 2014. Additional debris, including what appears to…
Mitsubishi Opens Washington State Offices – Podcast
We spoke with Isaac Alexander, a Seattle-based freelance aviation journalist who attended this week’s event. Views: 14
Skymark update
There is some intriguing news out of Japan today. ANA seems to have won the battle for Skymark with Airbus’ help. This gives ANA a very strong hand at Haneda. Intrepid, which had backed Delta for a Skymark plan, offered…