Another thought on the 737
At the Paris show, which is now in its final business day, we can expect Team Airbus to roll out their biggest deals. We have been hearing of a blockbuster AirAsia deal for 200 neos plus 100 options. Until its…
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The A320neo Narrow-body Onslaught Continues, while Boeing Obfuscates on 797
Airbus today announced 313 additional new orders for the A320neo family today in Paris. Customers include AviancaTaca for 33 (with 18 regular A320), Republic for 80, LAN for 30, Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO 30, and firming up the IndiGo order…
Ryanair and COMAC – Part III
In the event we are to believe the naysayers here at the Paris Air Show, Michael O’Leary and his airline are behaving like they are serious about the C919. The considered opinion among the considered in Paris is that Ryanair…
IRKUT struts its MS-21 (MC-21)
In a fancy showroom at the Paris Air Show, IRKUT has its fuselage display of its new airliner, now known as the MC-21. The company is new to the medium sized commercial airliner business, but has tremendous aerospace experience via…
ALC and Udvar-Hazy Order A320neo
As expected, Air Lease Corporation, headed by Steve Udvar-Hazy, signed an MOU for 50 A320neo aircraft with options for 14 more. They also announced orders for 11 A330 and 1 A321 aircraft at Paris. “This new order enables ALC to…
SAS Orders 30 Airbus neo Aircraft with LEAP engine
SAS provided Airbus another large neo order today, and has chosen the CFM LEAP engine to power that fleet. This order is significant because SAS is a major operator of 737NG aircraft. SAS currently operates 12 Airbus narrow-bodies and 67…