There are two great Lockheed Constellation restoration projects being undertaken. (Hello Red Bull, are you paying attention?) We are big Connie fans. Project #1: Columbine We first got to see this magnificent aircraft (Columbine I) in August 2008 at the…
As Pratt & Whitney’s new engine starts to operate it is interesting to review its long gestation.  The start of the GTF goes far back to an engine few recall, named the “SuperFan”. This engine was sold to Airbus for…
Big news this morning as Bombardier announces its fourth quarter and year end 2015 results. The PR lists all these items, but we believe the first two to be the most critical: Air Canada signs for up to 75 CS300…
Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, marked a step in aviation history today by taking delivery of the first A320neo. From left to right: David Hess, EVP and Chief Customer Officer, Aerospace, United Technologies – Robert Leduc, Pratt…
A German appeals court allowed Etihad to operate most of its code-share flights with Air Berlin for the winter schedule ending in March. The court said Etihad and Air Berlin should be allowed to continue code sharing on 26 international…
Etihad built a very useful network within the EU by buying stakes in EU airlines. The idea was that this would circumvent limitations on air service. The strategy has largely been successful. Then a German court said “No more“. In…