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Avolon Firms Order for 140 737 MAX 10
Irish aircraft lessor Avolon has firmed an order with Boeing for 140 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The firming comes two weeks after the FAA certified the MAX 10, enabling customer deliveries. This is the largest 737 MAX order from a leasing company. The MAX 10 competes at the top…
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IndiGo looks to Embraer?
The news is eye-popping, but it shouldn’t be. India’s need for regional jets is something we’ve been talking about for years. The idea that every Indian city pair needs an A320 is clearly as inefficient as it is for any other market. Given India’s continued rapid growth in air…
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Delta May Sue London Heathrow Over Terminal Move
London’s Heathrow Airport has reallocated several airlines to different terminals beginning in 2028. Delta Air Lines, which has a joint venture partnership with Virgin Atlantic, would be separated from Virgin into different terminals under a new proposal. Delta would be forced to move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4,…
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European Airline Bomb Threats Continue for Second Day
The madness that is impacting Europe now includes bomb threats against airlines. Yesterday and today, several threats were received, causing flight disruptions. Some aircraft were diverted to other airports while others landed safely. No bombs have been found, and the bomb threats appear to be a hoax. Nonetheless, disruptions…
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United has lots of work before it’s #1
United CEO Scott Kirby has been in the news again. From a media viewpoint, that’s great. The industry needs mavericks to keep it interesting. We’ve previously opined, based on the data, that United is about to eclipse, or has eclipsed, Delta at the top of the US industry. But…
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Is Scott Kirby Right About an Airbus-Boeing Collusion?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby spoke on an aviation podcast last week. He suggested that Airbus and Boeing had an agreement not to develop a new aircraft to replace the Boeing 757. The duopoly offers the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 737 MAX 10. Neither aircraft, however, has the…
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