For this week’s Friday data fun, we share a model that displays the big four US airlines by fleet types and average age. Please the menu on the left to select aircraft type. Notes: Regionals—Southwest has none, so its chart…
We have been analyzing and publishing data models based on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) datasets for several years. This experience has given us some confidence that we understand the various datasets. We feel comfortable with the data rhythms, if…
The US DoT T-100 traffic data for 2024 has been published, allowing us to update several models. Here’s one that looks at domestic US traffic. Select an airline to see how it performs and what its forecast looks like. While…
ARLINGTON, Va., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RTX (NYSE: RTX) has entered into three agreements with JetZero, the developer of a novel blended wing body aircraft, to provide key systems for the airframer’s full-scale demonstrator. Pratt & Whitney will integrate the PW2040 engine and auxiliary…
LONG BEACH, CA – March 5, 2025 – JetZero is partnering with Delta Air Lines on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft that looks and feels like nothing flying today’s commercial skies. JetZero’s vastly more fuel efficient blended-wing-body (BWB) design is…
Our periodic chat with Sean Mendis today covers the 787-9 at TAAG and the Ethiopian Airlines fleet additions. We also touch on the Trump administration’s minimal (if any) impact on the African aviation market and the growing interest among US…