Another thought on the 737
At the Paris show, which is now in its final business day, we can expect Team Airbus to roll out their biggest deals. We have been hearing of a blockbuster AirAsia deal for 200 neos plus 100 options. Until its…
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The A320neo Narrow-body Onslaught Continues, while Boeing Obfuscates on 797
Airbus today announced 313 additional new orders for the A320neo family today in Paris. Customers include AviancaTaca for 33 (with 18 regular A320), Republic for 80, LAN for 30, Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO 30, and firming up the IndiGo order…
Ryanair and COMAC – Part III
In the event we are to believe the naysayers here at the Paris Air Show, Michael O’Leary and his airline are behaving like they are serious about the C919. The considered opinion among the considered in Paris is that Ryanair…
IRKUT struts its MS-21 (MC-21)
In a fancy showroom at the Paris Air Show, IRKUT has its fuselage display of its new airliner, now known as the MC-21. The company is new to the medium sized commercial airliner business, but has tremendous aerospace experience via…
Boeing Joins Airbus in Attacking CSeries, while Deferring Decision on 737 Actions
Boeing executives had harsh words for the Bombardier CSeries at their press briefing in Paris, indicating an underlying concern about the new competitor to the 100-149 seat category. Views: 37
Qatar Orders 777, Defers CSeries Order
Qatar Airways kicked off the Paris Air Show orders with 6 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with a list price of $1.7 billion. Scott Hamilton had the opportunity to ask Qatar CEO Akbar Al-Baker about the Bombardier CSeries shortly after the announcement,…