Electric Taxi comes on strong
The promise of moving an aircraft on the ground without its engines running dates back to 2004, when Boeing Phantom Works worked with a start-up that became known as Wheeltug. So the idea is not as new as many think. …
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The Really Big Picture
Understanding the commercial aerospace industry sometimes benefits from stepping back and looking at it from a distance. This chart shows that the average domestic air fare, when adjusted for inflation, has continued to decrease in recent years. This next chart…
STRETCH AND SQUISH – THE CHANGING NARROW BODY MARKET
The aircraft market, particularly for narrow-body airplanes, has been changing dramatically over the last two years. Airlines are seeking better seat-mile economics, both by ordering larger aircraft and by increasing seat density on existing aircraft to accommodate traffic growth. The…
Lufthansa sends a message
Please start here. Having the airline CEO make these remarks about the future of the 747-8I even as it took delivery of its seventh last week is a significant message. Boeing is in the midst of rolling out a refinement…
Noisy Neighbors?
NOT WITH GAME CHANGING AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE TECHNOLOGY The introduction of the Bombardier CSeries in 2014 will bring the first application of the next generation of engines for narrow-body aircraft, the Pratt & Whitney PurePower 1000G geared turbofan. The combination…
Scope Clauses and New Regional Jets – A Coming Storm?
Embraer’s E-Jets are coming to United Express, after the airline ordered 30 plus 40 options. Deliveries are slated to arrive in the second quarter of 2014. The E-175 aircraft will be fitted to seat 76 passengers, the current limited…