The battle between Airbus and Boeing is especially intense in the single-aisle market, for which more than new 20,000 aircraft are required over the next 20 years. In the 100-210 seat market, examining the Big Two OEMs only, Airbus currently…
Boeing’s 737 MAX is beginning to take off nicely. It still has less than half the firm orders of the Airbus A320neo and Boeing failed to convert as many commitments to firm orders during the Farnborough Air Show as it…
Airbus parent EADS Friday (July 27) announced a three month delay in the planned Entry-into-Service, to well into the second half of 2014 instead of mid-year. Problems with drilling holes in the wing assembly are blamed for this delay, the…
Our last post generated a comment regarding engine selection among leasing firms. It was a great comment because the GE combine provides tremendous power. GECAS is among the largest aircraft leasing worldwide and it is part of the GE empire.…
It’s a story that won’t die, and the buzz around ISTAT 2012 was that Boeing continues to consider offering the Pratt & Whitney GTF on the 737 MAX. Views: 89
In a clever move, Qatar is exploiting the Iranian airline situation. With sanctions biting hard, Iranian airlines are all in trouble. Safety is clearly being hit. Below is a video of the latest example of what is becoming a sort…