Singapore Show Orders
This show follows the usual pattern – orders get announced for maximum media coverage. And the orders are big. Boeing started with a massive order – it’s biggest ever – Lion Air of Indonesia finalized a firm order for 201…
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Podcast – 2012 and the CSeries
Airline Business Editor Max Kingsley-Jones wrote an intruiging piece on the Bombardier CSeries in 2012. So we called Max and had a chat about the airplane and its prospects. The CS is seen as living in an awkward segment –…
Bombardier CSeries gets another sale
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed a firm order for five CS100 airliners and has taken options on an additional five CS100 aircraft. PrivatAir was founded more than 30 years ago and operates a large fleet of…
Outlook for Aerospace in 2012
It is the time of year for prognostication. In that tradition, AirInsight will boldly go where all pundits have gone before – but with better accuracy. With our psychic powers in full swing, here are our fearless predictions for 2012:…
Highs and Lows in Commercial Aviation in 2011
AirInsight looks back on the highs and lows in commercial aviation in 2011, all in no particular order. HIGHS 1. Airbus has runaway success with the A320neo, exceeding its own expectations. 2. After a late start, Boeing clearly shifts into…
Looking into 2012 with Bombardier’s Phillipe Poutissou
Philippe Poutissou is VP, Marketing at Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and he spent some time talking with us about next year and reviewed some 2011 events. The issues discussed include: An overview of their programs; including a CIASTA update; Why is Bombardier…