Commercial Aviation’s Great Holding Pattern
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Despite Sanctions, Iran Acquires 5 Ex-SIA Boeing 777s
Iran and its airlines continue to circumvent sanctions, with Mahan Air becoming the latest carrier to ‘refresh’ its fleet with new – but used – aircraft. The Iranian airline acquired five ex-Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200ERs, some of which had been…
Why State-Owned Airlines Fail: A CPT-JNB Route Study
This is a story that aims to demonstrate why state ownership of an airline is (there are few exceptions) a mistake. It also plans to explain why “right sizing” is the best approach for fleet planning (again, there are exceptions).…
Air India Crash Probe Sparks Global and Political Storm
It has been over a month since the Air India Boeing 787 en route to London crashed seconds after take-off, claiming the lives of more than 260 people. Yet the investigation remains mired in claims and counterclaims, with no clear…
Airbus and Boeing Battle for 2025 Delivery Dominance
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Ryanair’s Fares Recover In 1Q26 As Profits Double
Ryanair has reported its 1Q26 financial results, with the low-cost carrier, which had previously admitted to opting for lower yields to sustain its load factors during the previous quarters, increasing its revenue per passenger and more than doubling its Q1…