Airbus O&D 1Q16
Today we take a look at the first quarter numbers for Airbus. If there was any doubts about an order slowdown, these numbers surely confirm it. The 1Q16 order levels are down sharply from 1Q15. Orders – The Airbus order…
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Is the current boomlet in aviation over?
Much of the demand for new aircraft has been driven by the rapidly growing Asian economies, including China. But economic conditions in Asia appear to be slowing, and this could impact both future orders and potential deferrals of existing orders…
TAP Portugal confirmed launch operator for A330neo with Airspace by Airbus cabin
TAP Portugal signed an agreement with Airbus to be the launch operator of the A330neo and also become the launch carrier for the Airspace by Airbus cabin brand in the A330neo – panned for 2017. In 2015, the airline placed…
Premium #213 – How Boeing Lost the Chess Game with Airbus
Last week Boeing announced more than 4,000 layoffs at a time that it is generating record orders, has turned around the 787 program, and return on equity is rebounding, as shown in the table below: Views: 14
First U.S.-built American Airlines A321 Exits Paint Shop
Airbus Americas reported the painting of the first U.S.-built American Airlines Airbus A321 has been completed. The aircraft has left the paint shop at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. The aircraft is the second A321 to be…
Alaska & Virgin America – Fleet considerations
There has been some discussion about the combined fleet. We believe that despite the chatter, the newer, bigger, Alaska will keep both Airbus and Boeing in the fleet. Like the other big airlines, they need to buy from both to…