When Boeing brought out the 757 and 767 they created two aircraft that were popular with airlines because they could cover many requirements. They had long-range (US transcon) and offered flexibility – common flight decks for example. It was a winning…
As the C Series deliveries grow and the E2 is about to make the first delivery, it is an opportunity to revisit the market for the sub-150 seat jets. The size of this market varies from about 4,000 to close…
Looking at the history of the commercial airline fleet since 2000, we can see an interesting trend. For several years now the percentage (red line) of parked aircraft has been slowly falling. It dropped sharply last year. This last happened…
Boeing, which brought and both won and lost a trade case before the International Trade Commission in the United States, faced a March 22nd deadline to appeal that decision to the Court of International Trade. Boeing apparently has chosen not…
Last year at this time the C Series was not given much respect by the big OEMs. This was not just focused on the aircraft, but the sub 150-seat market. Airbus had the perfect solution for that segment in the…