2014 Fleet Big Picture
Take a look at this chart of the 2014 in service passenger airliner fleet. In our view this provides a very useful breakdown of the OEMs by seat segment. It also highlights some opportunities for new business. Views: 54
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COMAC’s ARJ-21
The much delayed ARJ has started test flights for launch customer Chengdu Airlines. The first two deliveries are set occur in April or May. This will be the first Chinese attempt at offering a regional airliner. So how does their…
Single Aisles – The Heart of the Market
Last week Airbus and Boeing provided two charts in their ISTAT presentations that sort of popped. Take a look. Pay attention to their use of color to highlight the point being made. Views: 28
2015 ISTAT – CIT
CIT’s Steve Mason explains his firm’s views on replacing the 757 and also adds some thoughts on the A330neo vs the 787 with a short interlude on his thinking that Airbus and Boeing are not leaving the <150 seat market to…
2015 ISTAT – Boeing
Randy Tinseth summarizes his ISTAT presentation and also shares some thoughts on the VLA market. Views: 20
Premium #162 – Wild Swings in the 100-130 Seat Segment Orders
The recent first flight of the CS300 encouraged us to take another look at the segment it is to enter. The market segment between 100-130 seats is often thought of as one of the toughest segments in commercial aerospace. It…