Please start here.   Lufthansa was the lead customer for the -8i model, and we understand, got a great deal as part of the discontinuation of Connexion. Lufthansa was Connexion's biggest fan and flew with the antennae installed for years hoping for a solution after it was shutdown. In the end, Panasonic came through for them. [...]

APA email: "This morning the APA Board of Directors voted 11-5 to approve a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for consideration by AMR and US Airways managements and the US Airline Pilots Association representing US Airways’ pilots. If these other parties agree to the terms of the MOU that APA has approved, the MOU would [...]

Ryanair's last of the 737-800s they bought after 9/11, at the lowest prices ever, is leaving Seattle.  The earlier ones are getting ready for D checks.  There are no new planes in the pipeline.  An LCC makes better money from new planes under warranty with the best fuel burn.  Ryanair cannot keep older planes because [...]

You got to hand it to Boeing – few companies have had to go a baptism of fire like they have.  The 787 has brought one headache after another.  Yesterday was especially trying.  Qatar flew its first 787 service to Heathrow.  But, Qatar's most recent 787 on a delivery flight a few days before, experienced [...]

Today Mitsubishi and SkyWest firmed an order placed at the summer air show.  The agreement sets respective rights and obligations that enable Mitsubishi and SkyWest to mutually position themselves for opportunities in the US regional airline industry. MRJ deliveries to SkyWest are currently anticipated to commence in 2017, with deliveries of executable option aircraft currently [...]

American took delivery of its first 777-300ER this week.  Take a look at how they are sharing the news.  This is the first US carrier to utilize what is, arguably the most efficient, commercial airliner.    Which is odd if one considers it. Why have no other US airlines jumped on the 777-300ER bandwagon? For us [...]

It is frequently the major US airline people tend to overlook.  It is quieter and goes about its business with little fanfare. But its Airbus' biggest customer and that alone should ensure it deserves more industry respect.  US Airways just announced its November 2012 numbers. RPMs for November 2012 were 4.8bn, +4% vs November 2011. [...]

Boeing and Icelandair announced a commitment for 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2bn at list prices. The commitment by the Icelandic carrier includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s. Only yesterday we speaking with an industry analyst about this very airline and its need to start replacing its 757s.   We suggested that MAX was [...]