What to expect at the 2013 Paris Air Show
AirInsight’s Ernie Arvai shares his thoughts on what he expects from next week’s Paris Air Show. Play to hear the voice and use this link PreParis 2013 for the PowerPoint. Views: 26
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Airbus, Boeing Single Aisle Battle Intensifies
The battle between Airbus and Boeing is especially intense in the single-aisle market, for which more than new 20,000 aircraft are required over the next 20 years. In the 100-210 seat market, examining the Big Two OEMs only, Airbus currently…
BOC Aviation – a growing aerospace presence
BOC Aviation has quietly become a serious player in the aircraft leasing business. Backed by Bank of China, the company is in the midst of a growth spurt that will ensure it becomes one of the industry’s leading players. We…
The C919 – Quietly Gaining Traction and Building Backlog
While many in the industry view the COMAC 919 as China’s aerospace learning vehicle that will enable it to enter the modern airliner industry, many others are less pessimistic regarding its future. With a veritable plethora of western suppliers on…
China Inc to buy up to 90% of ILFC
“China Inc” has agreed to buy 80% of mega-lessor International Lease Finance Corp and optioned another 10%, with major implications for global aviation. ILFC parent AIG, which is still largely owned by the US government after the 2008 bailout following…
Will ARJ-21 Delays Impact C919?
COMAC recently announced that the ARJ-21 certification and entry into service will be delayed by an additional 1-2 years, and not enter service until 2015 at the earliest. Having flown a prototype a couple of years ago, this has…