Clearing the air about the A330neo
Should Airbus produce an A330neo? This question is on the minds of many, and is a topic that we have considered for some time. As of this writing there have been more than 800 downloads of our 2012 paper on…
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American Switches Orders for A350-800 to A350-900
American Airlines announced that it is switching its orders (previously US Airways) for the 276 seat A350-800 to the larger 315 seat A350 -900 model. It is no secret that Airbus has been working its customer base to trade up…
Replacing the 757
The two big OEMs tell us they have a ”natural” replacement for the 757 — the A321neo and 737-9MAX. Unfortunately, neither option appears optimal, as both fall short on range, payload, and runway performance. Is there a market for a…
777 Orders tell the story about ULR services
Singapore Airlines just ended its nonstop flights from Singapore to Newark and Los Angeles. The world’s longest flight now is DFW to Sydney, Australia. What is the future of these ultra long range flights? The 777 orders offer a guide.…
The Turboprop Surge
Hidden amidst the first flights for CSeries and A350, and launches of 787-10 and 777-X, the turboprop market has quietly been gaining strength in the second half of 2013, and appears to be well positioned for success in 2014. We’ve…
Cathay Pacific Orders 21 777-9X Aircraft
Cathay Pacific and Boeing have agreed on terms for 21 777-9 aircraft, with Cathay becoming the first Asian customer for the type. This order was rumored in the industry prior to the Dubai Air Show, but delayed as terms of…