Etihad Airways has ordered 30 Boeing 787-10 models from Boeing, which when combined with its existing 41 orders for the 787-9 make Etihad the largest customer in the Boeing 787 family with commitments for 71 aircraft. In addition to…
AirInsight looks back on the highs and lows in commercial aviation in 2011, all in no particular order. HIGHS 1. Airbus has runaway success with the A320neo, exceeding its own expectations. 2. After a late start, Boeing clearly shifts into…
American Airlines files its anticipated filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning, ending its attempt to be the only legacy carrier to avoid a filing in the wake of 9 While the carrier made a valiant effort to compete without…
The re-engining announcement for the 737 by Boeing has given us pause to consider the impacts of both airframes and engines and their impact on commercial aircraft. Clearly, engines are the driving force for technology in the industry, as fuel…
The Airbus A320neo family success and pressure mounting on airlines for better fuel efficiency sooner, rather than later, mitigate for a 737RE in the near term. A re-engined 737 would provide the fuel efficiency carriers need by 2015-2016, rather than…
Virgin America made big news this week becoming the launch customer of Airbus’ new NEO. Airbus was thrilled and a few observers and financial analysts grumbled the news was bad for Bombardier. David Cush, Virgin America’s CEO, explains that the…