Lessor Avolon has boosted its narrowbody backlog by announcing orders for a combined 140 aircraft. The company has signed a firm order for 100 Airbus A321neo’s and for 40 Boeing MAX 8s and -10s, it said on Tuesday. In June, Avolon…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disagreed with the Mexico City International Airport’s (AICM, owned by the Mexican Navy ) recent decision to increase airport service tariffs by an average of 77% starting next year. IATA warns that this…
The 737 MAX has been a troubled program for Boeing, with two fatal crashes, a safety grounding, a massive inventory build-up, and, most recently, supplier quality issues with limited production. When we compare Boeing’s production targets with actual results, the…
The development of a ZEROe hydrogen airliner versus a new conventional aircraft, the status of the A220 program including the stretch, and how realistic the huge order backlog is. AirInsight had plenty to discuss at the Dubai Airshow when we…
International Airlines Group (IAG) is launching a new transformation program that should improve the efficiency and resilience of all its airlines, result in sustainable operating profits, produce world-class margins, and deliver higher customer satisfaction. IAG will adopt the successful transformation…
Last week’s Dubai Airshow not only focused on commercial and military aircraft and products but also on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). In fact, a dedicated hall for eVTOLs and part suppliers was new at this year’s event. Archer, AutoFlight, Airbus,…