Let’s get this out of the way: Alaska Airlines is NOT All-Boeing. The airline operates 75 Embraers, which it means to keep for many years. The following chart shows the steady Boeing growth at the airline. Embraer has a lock…
It might have been sometime during the Q&A session with analysts during the Q2 earnings call on August 2 that in hindsight was a defining moment for Spirit AeroSystems CEO Tom Gentile. It seemed that his remarks and explanations seemed irrelevant…
For avgeeks (and other regular people), here’s a data model of the active US airline fleet. For optimal viewing, click the double-headed arrow on the bottom right of the model. Views: 23
[UPDATE] Alaska Airlines responded today: “We want to reach out regarding your post about our fuel reporting. The best way to ensure a response moving forward is to connect with our media relations department through our newsroom. As for your…
Delivery delays of the Boeing MAX 8200 force Ryanair to make adjustments in its original winter 2023/2024 schedule. The low-cost carrier said on Thursday that it is expecting thirteen fewer aircraft deliveries until the end of December. Ryanair had expected 27…
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Airbus and Boeing know this all too well when clinching aircraft orders. But the announcement from Air France-KLM that it intends to order up to ninety Airbus A350s must be tough for Boeing. Once confirmed, the…