Fresh off impressive quarterly results that caught the stock market by surprise, Boeing announced orders from Korean Air. The highlight of that order is surely the 747-8 component, especially after adjusting production on this program. The came the order from…
News out of China today announced another ARJ21 delay. The aircraft was meant to enter service in 2007. Now it seems the program is running seven years late, if it even makes the new deadline. This delay provides fresh perspective…
The LEAP engine from CFM International is progressing in its initial ground testing, and will culminate in engine certification in 2015 and entry into commercial service in 2016. The first leap engine was fired-up on September 4th, and the engine…
Airline traffic has continued to grow over the last decade, despite 9-11, SARS, a financial crisis and prolonged recession. At current growth rates, traffic will double every 15 years. That requires twice the number of seats to accommodate passengers into…
BOC Aviation has quietly become a serious player in the aircraft leasing business. Backed by Bank of China, the company is in the midst of a growth spurt that will ensure it becomes one of the industry’s leading players. We…
While many in the industry view the COMAC 919 as China’s aerospace learning vehicle that will enable it to enter the modern airliner industry, many others are less pessimistic regarding its future. With a veritable plethora of western suppliers on…