Category Embraer
The repercussions of 220%
The DoC findings in the Boeing v. Bombardier anti-dumping dispute were a shock. Not the decision, which was expected, but with the level of countervailing duties applied — 220% is breathtakingly large and absurd. Global aerospace is a system with sensitive…
The evolving 100-130 seat segment
In looking at data around the Boeing vs. Bombardier dust-up, we discovered angle worth sharing. Focusing on the 100-130 seat market, which includes the 737-700 and A319. Note the fleet size grew from 2000 through 2010 (lower numbers). Between 2010…
Embraer’s new turboprop
Yesterday’s news that Embraer was floating the idea of coming back into the market with a turboprop created quite a flutter. Likely more of a flutter than was intended. Embraer is rightly proud of their start in aerospace that was…
Iran can’t avoid “American airplanes”
The US House has voted to block aircraft sales to Iran. Putting aside the politics, what does this mean? Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is quoted as saying Iran does not need…
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 fifteen are for Delta Air lines but only have 70 seats. The Delta aircraft are named E175 SC. SkyWest notes the…