Reports in the press have confirmed that Lufthansa is looking into setting up a low-cost long-haul operation. Given the Lufthansa brand, one would be hard pressed to visualize an LCC version under the Lufthansa name. But people felt the same about Singapore…
This is the traditional image people have of tobacco. It is a product that gets little love in western countries. Indeed it is taxed as heavily as possible because so much of the healthcare system is devoted to repair damage…
[UPDATE: Bloomberg News] Today’s Skymark news about its cancelled order at first glance looks like very bad news for Airbus. Clearly the cancellation is disruptive for Airbus, but they must have reached the end of their patience. Skymark has made…
The recent moves by Airbus and Boeing away from all-new programs signify a distinct trend – new airplane designs are very expensive and complicated. They are high-risk projects that are better avoided until technologies offer much greater deltas between the…
After this week’s A330neo, one might assume that Airbus is taking another leaf out of the Boeing playbook – sticking with one engine maker. What GE is to Boeing may be starting to look like what Rolls-Royce is to Airbus. …
On June 8 Air France/KLM warned about profits and over capacity. Then came Lufthansa on June 11 with its own warning. Such statements from mega-carriers should be taken seriously. Meanwhile, another mega carrier, American Airlines seems quite satisfied with its…