Aircraft Generation Changes
Fuel burn is becoming a growing concern for airlines – fuel burn is the great exogenous factor. Fuel is the #1 input cost that the industry has zero control over. Some airlines hedge fuel, but that is not as popular…
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Flybe’s chances of a restart look very slim
UPDATE – Chances are slim that UK regional airline Flybe will be able to continue after it announced on January 28 that it has ceased all operations. Two curators are trying to find new investors, but their job seems most challenging.…
Boom Supersonic radically changes Overture design
FULLY UPDATED – Boom Supersonic has radically redesigned the Overture passenger aircraft. From the Concorde look-a-like that was unveiled in late 2016/early 2017, Overture has now changed the overall aerodynamic concept. The new design has been unveiled at a press conference…
ALC suggests A321XLR Rear Center Tank changes to Airbus
Lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has submitted suggestions to Airbus on how to overcome safety concerns of the Rear Center Tank (RCT) on the A321XLR, chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy told AirInsight on the sidelines of the IATA AGM in Doha this week. ALC…
Capacity changes in Latin America between 2019 and 2022
The Latin American region has had the fastest recovery in terms of capacity and passenger numbers worldwide. This region has benefited from open borders, relaxed travel restrictions, proximity to the United States’ booming market, and more. Nonetheless, the International Air…
Delta changes equity stakes in LATAM and Aeromexico
Delta Airlines has announced equity stake changes in LATAM and Aeromexico, two Latin American carriers currently under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Delta will see its equity stakes in both airlines dilute due to the reorganization process. The US carrier will…