WestJet joins MAX club
WestJet entered into a LoI to purchase 65 737 MAXs, consisting of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s. The pending order, valued at $6.3bn at current list prices, is a key component of the Calgary-based carrier’s strategy…
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American Airlines/US Airways – now what?
The US DOJ, various state attorneys general and the District of Columbia have filed challenging the American Airlines (AA)–US Airways (US) merger. This news was not what was expected by industry followers. The previous merger between Delta and Northwest went…
The Emerging Airport Infrastructure Gap
Industry forecasts for commercial aircraft show considerable growth over the next two decades, with upwards of 25,000 aircraft to be delivered in most forecasts, the majority of them to accommodate growth. In an unconstrained world, the Asian market, including India…
Seeking Even the Smallest Margins
Airlines are constantly seeking ways to reduce operating costs. The principal target focused on today is fuel costs. The following chart illustrates how efficient airlines have become over the last decade. But as impressive as this chart is, one can…
As Oil Prices Slide Again
We know prices are rising now, but we think this is a temporary condition due to unrest in Middle East. If speculators step in, prices can spike even further. But in the long term we think the trend will be…
Preliminary AAIB Report on Ethiopian 787 Fire Points to ELT
The British Aircraft Accident Investigation Board issued its preliminary findings (S5-2013 ET-AOP) on the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 fire at London Heathrow airport, and cites the Honeywell Emergency Locator Transmitter as the likely cause. The report indicates that the most…