The $200 million injection from American Airlines and United Airlines into Azul no longer appears to be a rescue for expansion, but rather a subsidy for a controlled withdrawal. As the carrier slashes its capacity by 35% to stabilize its…
With Airbus throwing Pratt & Whitney under the bus this morning, here comes another dump on the engine maker. American Airlines selects CFM engines and services for Airbus A321neo fleet expansion. American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue…
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is the world’s 8th-busiest with over 80 million passengers in 2024. Chicago is the focal point of an old rivalry: American Airlines (hub) and United Airlines (home base). Chicago is different Chicago O’Hare is one of the…
United’s decision to upsize its outstanding 787 order from -9s to -10s probably warrants more attention. There’s the obvious factor of rising traffic numbers and limited slots that plays a role. But there are other factors to consider, too. Here…
American Airlines is set to introduce its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft into commercial service, with the narrowbody jet being scheduled between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during its first day of…
The United States remains the most significant air travel market. This critical mass provides sufficient heft for the market to guide commercial aviation. For example, the US market was the largest user of the 757. This aircraft, long out of…