US-based SkyWest Airlines gave a big boost to the MRJ program when it announced an LOI for 100 MRJs at the recent Farnborough Air Show. Some characterize this order as a "blow" to Bombardier and Embraer. Such a view is, at the least, missing a key data point. Take a look at the fleet breakdown.
Joe Randell, CEO of Jazz talks about Q400s and RJ replacements. After we concluded this short chat, Mr Randell added that a turboprop in Canada also pays significantly less in ATC fees. Sort of like lower fuel taxes in India…
In an announcement that had leaked and therefore brought the press out in droves – we have never seen the Bombardier show Igloo so full – airBaltic announced its order for 10+10 CS300s. The first video is of the event…
Most often we hear about passengers going nuts because of delays and other operational snafus. But what happens when the flight attendant also “goes postal”? Take a look at this. Views: 21
The use of the terms together seems an oxymoron. Passenger comfort in coach class is notoriously missing, despite the best efforts of the OEMs to design cabins that restore it. As any passenger knows, it’s the airlines that ultimately decide…
The launch customer for the Boeing 787, All Nippon Airlines, has approached Boeing to fix an emerging problem with the electric dimming windows on the 787, which apparently are not dark enough for it’s passengers to sleep comfortably. Those windows…