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The Twin Aisle, Twin Engine Passenger Fleet
For medium and long-hauls, the twin engine passenger aircraft are the backbone of the fleet. This first chart demonstrates how twin engine aircraft have become the dominant type. In 2000, twins were about 50% of the fleet. By 1Q16 this…
Reports of the A380’s Demise Are Premature
During the Farnborough Air Show, Airbus announced a production rate cut for the A380, reducing production to one aircraft per month. This rate cut reflects the waning backlog for the aircraft, which has yet to emerge as a favorite among…
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Optimizing Delta’s Tokyo network changes – time for the A380?
Delta Air Lines seems to be ending three routes to Tokyo’s Narita. Since Tokyo is a major market, the changes must be really noteworthy. Delta’s Japanese hub was created by Northwest Airlines. Recent changes to the US-Japan bilateral herald important…
Emirates continues to expand A380 markets
The A380 has recently been described as having a limited future. After the Farnborough show, Airbus cut back production. Then came news that Qantas will not take another eight it has on order. All bad news for the program one…