Boeing’s Numbers
Yesterday Boeing released their 2015 O&D numbers. Let’s look at the numbers. First a chart to show the scale of O&D changes between 2014 and 2015. We excluded the BBJ numbers from the chart but have them in the tables…
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A330 progress
Late last week Airbus announced that it had started cutting metal for the first A330neo. Airbus’ statement was: The first A330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first ‘cutting of metal’ underway at…
Low cost long-hauls at Air France?
For now they are just rumors, but according to “several internal sources”, Air France is willing to create a low cost long haul service, using pilots and cabin crew with a status different from that of the parent. This company…
Garuda A350 sale in jeopardy?
News from Indonesia does not look good for Airbus. Despite the fact that the A350 flight test program was completed without any major hitches, deliveries have been slow. However, orders have been even slower. In 2014 and 2015 Airbus has…
El Al to order 787
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…
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