In the US we have seen that airline consolidation has generated a much more robust and profitable industry – which is great for employees, stockholders, and management. But less good has come the way of the paying traveler. The…
The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight. The latest variant of the A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service…
In the wake of last week’s fatal incident, the FAA has issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive. Southwest Airlines flight 1380 last Tuesday from New York to Dallas experienced an uncontained engine failure of a CFM-56 engine during which shrapnel penetrated…
The recent amazing performance by the crew on Southwest 1380 highlighted Captain Tammie Jo Shults’ exceptional crisis management skills. Her training was outstanding and her handling of the engine explosion is a testimony not only to her military training, but…
Last week we were in Sao do Campos, Brazil, for the delivery ceremony of the first Embraer E190-E2 to Norwegian airline Wideroe. Not content with that, we flew to Aberdeen, Scotland, a week later, in order to be also present…
Various sources have reported today that IAG has taken a 4.6% stake in Norwegian. Both sides are being careful with any statements. Norwegian is going to spin this as being good because they are attractive with a viable business model. …