Rockwell Collins has been awarded a seven year contract with the FAA to provide the company’s oceanic data link (ODL) service to enable real-time data communications between pilots and air traffic controllers, allowing aircraft to fly more efficient routes to…
Last week Airbus and Boeing provided two charts in their ISTAT presentations that sort of popped. Take a look. Pay attention to their use of color to highlight the point being made. Views: 25
Rockwell Collins has signed an MOU with OneWeb Ltd. to be the exclusive developer and provider of SATCOM terminals for OneWeb’s global aviation high-speed broadband service. Rockwell Collins will also be an authorized Value Added Reseller of OneWeb connectivity services.…
Unique to the United States airline industry is a labor restriction called “Scope Clause“. The clause essentially limits US regional airlines to an aircraft weighing no more than 86,000 pounds and limited to 76 seats. The idea is protectionist. Mainline…
CIT’s Steve Mason explains his firm’s views on replacing the 757 and also adds some thoughts on the A330neo vs the 787 with a short interlude on his thinking that Airbus and Boeing are not leaving the <150 seat market to…
Randy Tinseth summarizes his ISTAT presentation and also shares some thoughts on the VLA market. Views: 20