This week Mexico’s Interjet of its fifth SSJ. SuperJet is upbeat: “We are confirming what we promised, implementing the certification and delivery’s process in order to meet our customer’s needs – stated Nazario Cauceglia, CEO – We are very pleased…
Most of our analyses focus on the western OEMs in the US, Europe, Canada and Brazil. But historically the CIS OEMs have a significant presence. While the volumes are not nearly as large, by Boeing and Airbus standards, the numbers…
Hidden amidst the first flights for CSeries and A350, and launches of 787-10 and 777-X, the turboprop market has quietly been gaining strength in the second half of 2013, and appears to be well positioned for success in 2014. We’ve…
Yesterday the third Superjet 100 delivered to Interjet landed in Toluca (Mexico) to join two SSJ100s already in service. The aircraft was rolled out at SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice after completion of customization and the technical acceptance procedure November…
In terms of the global airline fleet, it helps to understand the players and their critical mass. The chart illustrates this and provides some surprises. We have 28,128 aircraft listed. Boeing’s sheer heft in the business is remarkable. It may…
A report from Russia states that the government is considering allowing assembly of its commercial aircraft programs in India. This is a bold move. According to the report Indian production could reduce costs by 40%. Commercial aerospace chases cost reduction…