The A330neo launch and its implications The biggest headline from Farnborough 2014 was the launch of the A330neo, which will be a more effective direct competitor to the Boeing 787. The new competition will be a classic case of trading…
This evening, at a media event prior to the opening of the Farnborough air show, Bombardier announced an LOI for up to 24 CS100s. The customer is Falko Regional Aircraft Systems. Falko is a leasing firm formed in 2011. Falko has…
Next week is the biggest air show of the year. The industry looks forward to it because so much news is announced that it sets the tone for the rest of the year. Big picture: There are no blockbuster announcements…
The A380 and the North American market have not been a match so far. But is change in the winds? Mark Lapidus, CEO of aircraft lessor Amedeo, believes that he can sell Delta on the A380, despite its management stating…
The regional jet market continues to live in the shadow of the mainline aircraft segment. However changes are taking place that seem to be redefining both the single-aisle mainline segment and the regional jet segment. Typically thought of as the…
Airbus, at its Innovation Days last week, announced that it is increasing the maximum capacity of its A320 and A321 aircraft. Maximum seating is moving from today’s 180 and 220 seats to a maximum capacity of 189 and 240, respectively…