The Chinese aircraft market will be critical for industry participants over the next two decades as China overtakes the United States as the leading player in air transportation. China has been building its domestic aircraft industry over the last two…
Boeing, which brought and both won and lost a trade case before the International Trade Commission in the United States, faced a March 22nd deadline to appeal that decision to the Court of International Trade. Boeing apparently has chosen not…
News that Boeing and Embraer have been talking sent a shock wave to the industry just as the holidays were about to begin. The implications are tremendous and far-reaching. After the news emerged, additional news indicated that the Brazilian president initially nixed the…
The 100 seat aircraft market is undergoing a transition, as Sukoi, Embraer and Bombardier all have new aircraft available in that size category. At the same time, several aircraft types are aging dramatically or economically challenged that need replacement. And…
The move by Boeing has flummoxed many very smart people. What could be behind this decision to go after Bombardier? The selection of the ITC was a fast track attempt to impede Bombardier. But the evidence of actual damage, rather…
The ability for an airplane to fly 18, and soon 19 or 20 hours non-stop is wonderful if you enjoy a very long airplane ride. But many would rather not be stuck in a seat for 20 hours, even in…