Azul Jumps Up to Wide Bodies
Today Brazil’s Azul announced an new service with six Airbus A330-200 (leased from ILFC ) and is planning to lease five Airbus A350-900 XWBs. This is a radical step for the airline. Up to now it has focused on Embraer…
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Inmarsat and tracking aircraft
We put a few questions to Inmarsat about their services and tracking aircraft. The answers are fascinating in light of recent events. In the wake of AF447 and MH370, it would seem the case for tracking aircraft is self-evident. Should…
Ancillary revenue and data speed
In the wake of this week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, it seems that airlines are paying attention to the revenue potential in the cabin. As is pointed out here, connectivity is becoming the “new normal”. So its with interest…
Connectivity and tracking aircraft
We spoke with Bob Mann, president of RW Mann & Co. about the aftermath of MH370. The solution is not as expensive and complex as one might imagine. Views: 22
Why You Don’t Want to Run an Airline in India
In the last two days, there have been stories coming out of India regarding regulators and airfares. The first reported that the Indian DGCA told Spicejet to stop offering extremely low fares. The carrier had offered fares as low as…