Ireland’s Ryanair and Boeing have announced an order for 75 additional 737-8-200 aircraft for Ryanair, Boeing’s largest European customer for the aircraft. The deal comes in the wake of the FAA approval for re-entry of the aircraft into service in…
We updated our model, please see below. Remember the double arrow maximizes the view. There are interesting changes subscribers can view. Take a look at this, for example. We have never seen Airbus take two slots in the first column…
There is, apparently, a “Great Fleet Question” going on at Alaska Airlines. The A319s are out because they were the “least efficient aircraft” in the fleet. Instead, the airline will acquire MAX9s as replacements – the airline does not explain…
News: COMAC has received the type inspection authorization for its C919 aircraft, enabling final flight testing and certification. Typically, issuance of a TIA means that the program is nearing completion, the design is finalized and verified, and issuance of a…
News: EASA officials confirmed that the draft EASA directive will be published this week, enabling the return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX in Europe. A 30 day comment period will be required, which will likely put the final…
The FAA has, after a 20-month grounding, has approved the modifications to the Boeing 737 MAX that will enable it to re-enter service in the US as soon as airlines and their modified aircraft are ready. American Airlines has scheduled…