Bombardier’s Kevin Smith at RAA 2014
Keeping the CRJ current with market demands and competition from the ERJ. Views: 20
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Does an A330neo Make Sense in 2014?
[This is the first part of a report we are about to publish] In April 2012, we produced a short report regarding the concept for an A330neo. We concluded, at that time, that there was no viable business case for…
Premium #119 – IRAN – The Next Market Frontier for Commercial Aircraft
Recent geo-political events in Iran have led to hope that the economic sanctions, which began May 22, 1979 when President Jimmy Carter seized Iranian assets and have evolved since, may soon be loosened or ending. While there remains to be…
Icelandair on Connectivity, e-Enablement, EFB and CRM
It is quite common to see airlines deploying EFBs. These devices need no introduction. There are a number of airlines that are even deploying tablets in the cabin, e-Enabling cabin crews. But at Icelandair they are doing some really special…
Premium #118 – 737 Usage in Pictures
We developed the AirInsight Index as a method to study airline operational performance. The tool has proven useful and generates intriguing looks at the operational performance among US carriers. Let’s take a look at 737 use among US-based airlines. The…
Premium #117 – Scimitar Cuts Fuel Burn
Recently a number of airlines flying Boeing 737s have switched to the latest Aviation Partners’ (APB) winglet. The new device is called Split Scimitar, as shown in the image. Its shape is quite different from the previous blended winglets seen…