This week both major aircraft OEMs announced price increases. Airbus raised its list prices by 2%, and Boeing raised its list prices 4%. With average discounts already above 50% for most airline and leasing company customers, list prices have become…
[UPDATED] The Airbus A380 has been under a cloud for some time. The aircraft has many detractors who took this to mean the end was nigh. Indeed, it was only a few days ago that Airbus sales guru John Leahy…
In reviewing Airbus’ O&D numbers, it helps to have perspective. We examined Airbus O&D data from 2000-2017 to provide a longer-term viewpoint. The results are quite interesting. Let’s begin with single-aisle orders, as shown in the chart below: The order…
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The recent order by Turkish Airlines of A350s highlighted something worthy of looking at. Turkish Airlines has been a big Boeing customer for many years. But the airline switched its primary loyalty to Airbus over a decade ago. When one…
Airbus announced the first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s…