COMAC is predicting that China’s fleet size will reach 9.957 aircraft by 2040, with the country accounting for 22 percent of the world’s passenger aircraft fleet, making it the largest single aviation market worldwide. The figure was disclosed by the…
For some months now we have been tracking the air travel recoveries in selected markets. The chart below is our work in progress (we want to add the EU). The August drop-off is eye-popping. Especially in China . Our AirSavvi…
The first Boeing 737 MAX 7 prototype has arrived in China for flight tests to recertify the aircraft for operations in the country. Last month, Boeing sent a delegation of 35 pilots and engineers to China to prepare for the…
We have been tracking some key air travel markets and recoveries have been spotty. This reflects public health policies and vaccine rates. None of the curves in the chart should come as a surprise to anyone in commercial aviation. To…
Airbus has delivered the first A350 out of its Completion & Delivery Center in Tianjin. China Eastern Airlines took delivery of the aircraft on July 21 during a special ceremony with selected guests. The center will be used for deliveries…
Aerolineas Argentinas is flying to China every third day in July, according to a press released by the South American carrier. While these trips are not commercial, they serve a greater purpose: fetching COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccines. How many flights has…