A third incident of “recline wars” has been reported, this time on a Delta Air Lines flight in which a dispute broke out between a passenger who reclined his seat and the passenger behind him who didn’t like… Read More
Posted on September 2, 2014 by Scott Hamilton
Michael O’Leary got his airplane. Boeing today announced it will offer a 200-seat version of the 737-8, all but assuring that O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, will become a customer of the MAX model. O’Leary has yet to order… Read More
Posted on July 13, 2014 by Scott Hamilton
CNBC and Boeing’s McNerney: CNBC reporter Phil LeBeau, who covers aerospace and automobiles among other topics, thinks Boeing CEO Jim McNerney deserves a place in CNBC’s Top 25 CEO list. Here’s why. Aaron Karp at Air Transport World… Read More
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Scott Hamilton
Boeing 777X: Reuters has this article on negotiations between Boeing and Etihad Airlines for the new 777X. Reuters reports that up to 30 777Xs could be ordered, along with a follow-on order for the 787. Emirates Airlines is… Read More
Posted on October 21, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
MId-Size, Twin-Aisle Forecasts: The Blog by Javier has an interesting post about the changing mix in twin-aisle, mid-size aircraft from the Boeing Current Market Outlook over the years. The author works for Airbus, but his opinions and his… Read More
Posted on August 1, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
About those change fees: Last week we reported from the US Airways Media Day and among the topics was that of change fees. US Airways matched United Airlines to charge $200 if you change your ticket. Here’s an… Read More
Posted on April 29, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
Post-SPEEA Vote: The ratification of the contract offer by Boeing by the SPEEA technical workers is welcome news. It gives Boeing and its stakeholders certainty at a time when the 787 issues remain outstanding and the developmental programs… Read More
Posted on March 19, 2013 by Scott Hamilton
This amused us a lot–from the free British e-newsletter from Airline Fleet Management. Talking Point Pesky pursuer Ryanair claims Aer Lingus is a done deal Ah, Ryanair. It’s like the Granny no one wants a sloppy kiss from,… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2012 by Scott Hamilton
Boeing 737-800: Wells Fargo’s aerospace analyst team issued a note today that confirms its previous calculations that American Airlines is paying $40m-$41m for its 737-800s. Update, August 1: We received this note from Wells Fargo: What was confirmed… Read More
Posted on July 31, 2012 by Scott Hamilton
Airbus A350: Aspire Aviation in Hong Kong has a lengthy look at the Airbus A350 program. Airbus launch aid: Airbus says it has complied with the findings of the World Trade Organization and cured those elements found to… Read More
Posted on December 1, 2011 by Scott Hamilton