Public Model tracking US Airlines
Using the most recent update from the DoT, we compiled this model, which was previously a one-pager. We added three more pages to give readers an idea of how valuable the data can be. (Also, to give you a reason…
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American Airlines trails its main rivals in Q3
Despite record-high Q3 revenues, American Airlines reported the lowest net profit for the quarter compared to its main rivals, United and Delta. AA produced an adjusted net profit of $263 million, which turns into a half-a-billion dollar non-adjusted net loss if…
American Airlines in negotiations for new narrowbody order
American Airlines is in negotiations with Airbus and Boeing about a narrowbody order for deliveries in the latter half of this decade and beyond. The airline disclosed the news during its Q3 earnings call today but didn’t say how many…
Embraer’s E-175 wins a small, but key, order
The E-170/5 is the best-selling Embraer aircraft. Based on ch-Aviation fleet data, 773 of these aircraft are in active status as of today. But this number is nuanced. Look at this chart. Of the 773 active aircraft, 83% are in…
Comparing 787 costs at American and United
We updated our engine model from the Form 41 data and found some interesting results. We don’t have any answers, but the pictures tell a good story that prompts questions. Especially when you consider both airlines use GE engines on…
Comparing the A321ceo vs A321neo
We are not alone in thinking the A321neo is the hottest ticket in commercial aviation. The middle of the market is a sweet spot that keeps growing, as we have noted several times . This morning, we came across this…