Singapore Airlines just ended its nonstop flights from Singapore to Newark and Los Angeles. The world’s longest flight now is DFW to Sydney, Australia. What is the future of these ultra long range flights? The 777 orders offer a guide.…
Airlines over time build up reputations for superior service and garner passenger preference. But over time, consumer preferences change, and once they do, carriers must adapt to the more competitive environment. Singapore Airlines has for years had the highest ratings…
Emirates’ recent order for another 50 A380s came with a catch. Its prior A380s came with the Engine Alliance (GE & PW) GP7200 engine. But with the latest order the airline has thrown open engine orders to both Rolls-Royce and…
Boeing had an excellent show in Dubai. The company sold 225 777X models plus 30 787-10s and 90 737s. All told, at retail, this amounts to over $100bn. Great numbers, but also a bit wobbly. These orders essentially come from…
The massive aircraft orders at the Dubai Air Show underscored the power shift in the airline industry to the Gulf, as the three large carriers, Emirates from Dubai, Etihad from Abu Dhabi, and Qatar Airways from Qatar, continue to expand…
With pre-show attention focused on the launch of the 777X, an order for 50 additional A380 aircraft by Emirates seemed to fly under the radar, but is very significant to Airbus and the program. This order for A380 will bring…