Delta and the MAX10
Last week we heard about the likely Delta order of 100+ MAX10s. This is a move that is more than just about an aircraft. There are deeper issues behind what appears to be an odd choice. Going back to Delta’s…
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Embraer E175-E2 further delayed until 2027
It will not have come as a huge surprise to many, but Embraer has confirmed that it has further postponed the development of the E175-E2. The smallest member of the E2-family, which has failed to attract a single order, is now…
The 50-seat “Problem”
The 50-seat regional jet problem is growing and it is pressing in the US. This was highlighted by United Airlines at the recent IATA AGM. While the problem is most pressing for United, the problem is system-wide. The “problem” is…
United’s Fleet “Problem”
At the recent IATA AGM, United’s COO Andrew Nocella shared a concern with Flight Global. Essentially United needs to replace two types by the end of the decade – the 757-300 and the 50-seat RJ. The concern expressed is not…
The new reality for US Commercial Pilots and Scope Clause
Between January 2020 and April 2020, the US airline industry went from a pilot shortage to a surplus. And that surplus is big – the US airlines average 12 pilots per aircraft. US airlines parked hundreds of aircraft as traffic…
COVID’s impact on commercial pilots
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on today’s commercial airline pilots is a well-understood. It is as devastating on them as it is on everyone working within the commercial aviation silo. Every day we hear about more layoffs at airlines.…