Airbus 2016 order projection
Today Reuters published a story about Airbus’ 2016 order projections to reach 700. This is a huge drop (-32%) from last year’s 1,034. Looking at Airbus’ order history since 2010 we see the following: Views: 32
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Mahan Air’s interesting history
The airline was Iran’s first privately owned airline and started flying in 1992. Starting with two TU-154s, the airline added A300 and A310s. As the airline grew it undertook some interesting fleet changes. It managed to add aircraft all through…
Iran and Boeing
The lack of public movement on any sales by Boeing to Iran’s airlines has had many wondering. It appears more data points on deals is starting to leak. Once again the source is from inside Iran. Like the news before…
Confusing Iran
A report from Iran (quoting ISNA) suggests that local airline, Zagros Airlines, “purchased” 20 Embraer aircraft as part of a 50 aircraft deal. The links has a number of details which make the story plausible. After all, Iran’s need for…
The second MC-21 composite wing panel delivered to Irkut Corporation
Irkut announced today that the second composite wing panel for MC-21 airliner manufactured by AeroComposite (a UAC member) was delivered to the plant of Irkut Corporation (also part of UAC). The image below is of the first wing panel delivered…
Iran’s Boeing shopping list
What do you think Iran will be buying? Take our two question survey. After submitting your response, you can see other responses. Views: 18