Airlines and lessors clamor for new deliveries. This is the sharp point of commercial aviation, where the supply chain’s efforts play out. New aircraft are far more fuel-efficient. They also come with maintenance holidays while under warranty. But it’s fuel burn that is item #1.
The chart below illustrates how much fuel burn impacts operating costs. The industry average is 41%.
Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.