Virgin America and Alaska Airlines seem strange bedfellows. Why Alaska had to purchase Virgin America is a question many are asking this morning. Their fleets, product, and service levels are apples and oranges — Airbus versus Boeing and premium versus…
The lack of public movement on any sales by Boeing to Iran’s airlines has had many wondering. It appears more data points on deals is starting to leak. Once again the source is from inside Iran. Like the news before…
As Pratt & Whitney’s new engine starts to operate it is interesting to review its long gestation. The start of the GTF goes far back to an engine few recall, named the “SuperFan”. This engine was sold to Airbus for…
United Airlines announced today a fleet update that formally states it has bought more 737-700s. The initial 40 plus another 25. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017. This is clearly faster than what…