Airlines around the world pad their schedules, and US carriers are no exception. Scheduled flight times have a curious habit of lengthening over time, even as aircraft technology, navigation systems, and operational tools continue to improve. A rational observer might…
With the T-100 sources updated, here’s our look at the history through 1Q26 and a five-year outlook. Note the impact of the COVID pandemic and the near V recovery – remember how everyone hoped for a ‘swoosh’ recovery? Turns out…
IndiGo said it plans to have 30-40 percent of its total fleet under ownership by FY30, with the remaining aircraft on operating leases. In a presentation at Analysts Day earlier this month, it said that in fiscal 2026, the ownership…
Fuel costs are the bane of the airline industry. It is the highest cost input other than pilots. US DoT updated their P-12a through 1Q26, and here’s our model. The various pages break down the industry by airline type and…
Here’s an updated B-1 table (Form 41) from the US DoT. Use the menus to drive the charts. We have data starting in 2016 through 1Q26. You can see the fall of Spirit quite clearly. Views: 68
The Peace Deal Is Real — And Coming Friday The US and Iran agreed to a permanent end to fighting and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with an official signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland for Friday, June 19. Crude…