Last week reports surfaced regarding an investigation being conducted by the European Commission (EC) regarding a competition probe in the aviation maintenance sector. According to reports, it centers about provisions in engine service contracts, and both Rolls Royce and SAFRAN…
With data now available through the 2nd quarter of 2015, we took a look at the Russian civil aviation market, our third in a series of market surveys. This market is facing challenges and are there any trends one can discern?…
Aerospace is a big business but it is an industry increasingly consolidated. Big business yes, but a shrinking industry for sure. The recent July deal by UTC to sell its Sikorsky helicopter unit to Lockheed Martin for $9bn is an…
Boeing yesterday announced it was doing a deal with El Al for 15 787s plus 13 options. This would be the largest order ever from the airline. No specific model has been announced but it is to be a mix…
There is some intriguing news out of Japan today. ANA seems to have won the battle for Skymark with Airbus’ help. This gives ANA a very strong hand at Haneda. Intrepid, which had backed Delta for a Skymark plan, offered…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines declared bankruptcy in January. This was not a surprise as many thought the company’s ambitions were unrealistic. When it folded, the airline had large debts to both Intrepid Aviation and Airbus. Skymark filed for bankruptcy protection because…