neo Fueled Engine Race
[UPDATE – The table and blog updated] Besides seeing its neo sales continue to grow – perhaps not as fast this year as last – Airbus created a race for the two engine firms. The stakes are huge. Both CFM…
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Singapore Show Orders
This show follows the usual pattern – orders get announced for maximum media coverage. And the orders are big. Boeing started with a massive order – it’s biggest ever – Lion Air of Indonesia finalized a firm order for 201…
EU state-owned airlines under pressure
EU economic news is playing out with devastating effect among the region’s airlines. Five EU airlines have collapse in the last few months. Air Alps, Czech Connect, Cirrus, Spanair and Malév. More are at risk – Aer Lingus, TAP and…
Podcast – Kingfisher faces another test
India’s Kingfisher Airlines had another challenge when it ran into IATA’s clearing house rules. The airline has about a third of its fleet out of action. One would think that these challengers are making the future of the airline ever…
As Airbus and Boeing’s production sells out
The NEO and MAX have taken the market by storm. Customers seem to be willing to stand in line – even though the 787 and A380 programs taught that sometimes one can order too early. Yet the desire for fuel…
Cathay Pacific Adds to its A350-900 order
Cathay announced it was adding to its existing A350XWB order by committing for six additional -900s. The airline now has 36 A350s on order plus two more committed via pre-arranged 12 years leases. These six aircraft are scheduled for delivery…