[UPDATE: The WSJ is reporting that United Airlines has discovered improperly installed wiring on one of its 787s. This was discovered in an inspection in the wake of Monday’s JAL 787 electrical fire in Boston. The improperly installed bundle of…
Looking ahead at this time of year, there are several key events and stories that we know will occur in 2013. In this post, we’ll comment about them, along with our prognostication on how we expect they might turn out.…
Hawaiian Airlines announced the signing of a MoU with Airbus to acquire 16 new A321neos between 2017 and 2020, with rights to purchase an additional nine aircraft. This deal has been percolating for months. The A321neo will seat approximately 190…
Allegiant Travel Company just announced its proposed transaction to acquire ten A319s from Cebu Pacific Air has been terminated as a result of the parties’ failure to satisfy certain conditions to proceeding with the transaction. The potential transaction was made…
Lots of excitement at Airbus today. AirAsia, the largest Asian LCC, placed a new order with Airbus for 100 more A320 Family aircraft. The contract covers an additional 64 A320neo and 36 A320ceo aircraft for operation across the carrier’s network.…
Some airlines are just more fun than others. This video, of a WestJet flash mob Christmas celebration at Calgary Airport on December 4th illustrates that point quite well. Views: 22