As of the 2Q18, here is where we stood with the US airline industry in-service fleet. The top four airlines accounted...
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Are aging fleets a problem?
With another two stories today about in-flight component failures (Southwest, Sichuan), we are being reminded that...
SkyWest Airlines – the major regional
SkyWest Airlines, based in Utah, started the business in June 1972. Today its fleet count has grown large enough to...
SkyWest buys more E-Jets
Embraer made another big win this morning with its E-175 in the US. SkyWest is taking another 20 (a firm order). Of...
SkyWest order for 25 E175s
Embraer and SkyWest announced a deal for 25 E175s. Ten of these are 76-seaters for Alaska Airlines. The other...
SkyWest writes down CRJ200s – what next?
SkyWest, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year results Thursday, showing a loss for both periods. The...
Q&A with Mitsubishi
We addressed a series of questions to Mitsubishi after the recent delay news. Here is the verbatim Q&A. Responses...
Premium #303 – Old aircraft and the example of Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is well known for its commitment to older aircraft. Delta has a world-class MRO in Atlanta. Even...
Delta’s CS100 selection – regional impact
Less discussed, so far, in terms of follow on impact of Delta's decision to select the CS100 is its impact on the US...
Embraer gets a big win
Embraer and Horizon Air signed a firm order for 30 E175 jets. The contract also includes options for another 33...
Premium #213 – The US Scope Clause – Aberration and Annoyance
"Scope Clauses" are collectively bargained contractual terms in pilot union agreements with US major carriers that...
Alaska’s jet interest – good news for Embraer?
During its earnings call this week, Alaska's CFO spoke of interest in 30 regional jets with 76 seats. These are to be...