Retiring aircraft
The current backlog for aircraft is well known. There are some, AirInsight included, who believe that there is an emerging bubble in the single aisle market. The OEMs argue strongly that this is not the case, and that the large…
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Missing Airplanes – Why Real-Time Tracking of Airplanes Won’t Happen Quickly
Air travel is a very safe mode of travel, with few accidents and a trend line that points to increasing safety year by year. The following chart shows worldwide airline fatalities per million passengers from 1976 through 2014. The trend…
Premium #222 – Is the 737-10X Really a “Mad Max”?
Two weeks ago, at Airbus Innovation Days, John Leahy, Chief Commercial Officer at Airbus, scoffed at a proposed 737-10X by calling it the “Mad Max.” But is this idea really mad, or what Boeing should have done initially with the…
How Innovative is the Irkut MS-21?
Many in the west have pooh-poohed Russian aviation, despite the Sukhoi Superjet being a credible competitor, doing well with Mexico’s Interjet and now in service with Dublin-based CityJet. We suggest people do not under-estimate the MS-21, which may turn out…
Premium #221 – Can Bombardier’s New “All-In” Strategy for the CSeries Succeed?
The new management team at Bombardier appears to be on a mission to secure as many orders for the CSeries as possible, to build both backlog and momentum for the program. While these orders may come at lower prices, as…
American Airlines selects ViaSat
American Airlines selected ViaSat for connectivity on its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. ViaSat’s in-flight internet service has been recognized with multiple industry awards for delivering the best performing, highest-quality and fastest in-flight internet experience. The service encourages higher passenger engagement…