Boeing delivered 57 aircraft in September, its best month of 2026. The deliveries included 43 MAXs, 8 787s, 2 777 freighters, and 4 767s, three of which were KC-46 tankers for Boeing’s defense unit. Year-to-date is 475 (+8%), including 363…
Southwest Airlines’ transition from its historic low-cost carrier operations to a full-service carrier continues. Southwest is modifying its Rapid Rewards frequent flier program. The program will now offer three tiers rather than two, similar to competing legacy carriers. Rapid Rewards…
We developed a new model, based on U.S. DOT data, focused on U.S. Airline Operational Performance. It generates a data-rich output with actionable insights. We will update the model monthly, and although DOT data is delayed, we are confident users…
Lufthansa Group has outbid Air France-KLM to win the battle for a minority share in TAP Air Portugal, paying €1.2 billion for a 44.9% stake. The Portuguese government will retain 50.1% ownership in the carrier. Both proposals also included a…
As we’ve seen in Ukraine, Iran, and now Saudi Arabia, asymmetrical warfare has dramatically changed military capabilities, with adverse impacts for airlines. The reason is that low cost drones and drones that resemble cruise missiles, can overwhelm existing defenses and…
The US DOT T-100 International Segment data was refreshed through July. Two charts offer an interesting view of market movement. The data includes some surprises; for example, Canada and Mexico’s market impact is so significant that it drives the average…