That extra inch
A lot of ink has been spilled on the 18 inch seat in coach. Airbus makes the case that the industry would benefit from this idea. Airlines are not so sure – Lufthansa has flat out said they will not…
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Airbus Unplugged – Chris Emerson SVP Head of Marketing
We have a great discussion about VLAs, Super Twins and regional twins. Notice the comment about the A330 being one tonne lighter than the 787. Views: 12
The Super Twin Battle: A350-1000 versus 777-9X
With the forthcoming launch of the 777-9 at the Dubai Air Show next month, the battle between the A350-1000 and 777-9 will be officially on, with two very different aircraft competing for the same market. While there is discussion of…
Which OEM has the Super Twin segment covered best?
The two contenders are Airbus and Boeing. The cards on the table are A330 and A350 against the 777 and 787. This segment is going to be the biggest twin aisle market for the foreseeable future. Both OEMs offer compelling…
Lufthansa – The Challenge of Fleet Strategy
If you wondered just how much time and effort goes into airline fleet strategy, here’s a briefing by one of the industry’s leading experts. Lufthansa has occasional events they call an “Academy”, where they have senior managers explain the “behind…
Lufthansa’s Nico Buchholz
Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President Lufthansa Group Fleet Management, spoke with us today at a Lufthansa Academy event. Views: 37