News is emerging from Asia that Air China has ordered 100 C919s in a deal valued at $10.8 billion (based on list prices), The initial media reaction reports this boosts the home team against Airbus and Boeing. Well, sort of.…
Airbus is having a banner day; two orders from major Asian airlines for 65 aircraft. The first order came from Japan Airlines (JAL) with 42 aircraft. The order breaks down to ten for Boeing (787-9), 21 A350-900s (one is to…
The numbers have just been published, and our model has been updated. Notes: February gross orders are 15, including 10 MAX for Unidentified customers and four 787-9s for Royal Brunei. There’s one 777F with an Unidentified. The ASC606 order adjustment…
Here’s the updated model. Notes: Two orders for A350-900s 49 deliveries, comprising six A220-300; 18 A320neo ; 23 A321neo; 2 A330-900; one A350-900; one A350-1000 (final BA from initial order). By comparison, February 2023 had 46 deliveries. Order backlog 8,552…
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced a firm order for 8 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and options for 12 additional aircraft. Ethiopian will be the first African operator of the 777-9, building on its 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliners and 20…
American Airlines announced major orders for narrow-body and regional aircraft with three manufacturers today. The orders totaled 260 firm orders plus 193 options and purchase rights. “Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet,…