The Dubai Air Show opens next Sunday with high expectations for new orders at both Boeing and Airbus. With the emergence of the Gulf carriers as key customers, and for the first time orders expected from all three majors at…
A lot of ink has been spilled on the 18 inch seat in coach. Airbus makes the case that the industry would benefit from this idea. Airlines are not so sure – Lufthansa has flat out said they will not…
With the forthcoming launch of the 777-9 at the Dubai Air Show next month, the battle between the A350-1000 and 777-9 will be officially on, with two very different aircraft competing for the same market. While there is discussion of…
The two contenders are Airbus and Boeing. The cards on the table are A330 and A350 against the 777 and 787. This segment is going to be the biggest twin aisle market for the foreseeable future. Both OEMs offer compelling…
If you wondered just how much time and effort goes into airline fleet strategy, here’s a briefing by one of the industry’s leading experts. Lufthansa has occasional events they call an “Academy”, where they have senior managers explain the “behind…
Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President Lufthansa Group Fleet Management, spoke with us today at a Lufthansa Academy event. Views: 37