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How do the new A350F and 777-8F freighters stack up?
The Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F are new large twin-engine freighters at the top of the freighter market. The A350F is based on the A350-1000, while the 777-8F is based on the 777-8 passenger model. But how will they stack up against each other in terms of capabilities and…
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How Upgauging Math Reshapes US Airline Fleets
This chart shows aviation performance from 2018 to 2026, tracking daily OTP for US airlines and its smoothed moving average. The implications for US airlines are interesting.
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Analysis: Biz vs Leisure Traffic Shift in the US
Our latest model update tracking US airlines’ domestic air travel dynamics highlights a clear structural trend: the rebalancing between corporate and leisure demand has reached a definitive baseline. While early post-pandemic years saw dramatic swings, current data confirms the domestic marketplace has entered a mature phase. Growth rates across…
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EMBRAER Delivered 66 Aircraft in 3Q26
PR: Embraer delivered 66 aircraft in 3Q26, marking the best third quarter delivery performance in the company’s history. Deliveries increased 2% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) and 6% year-over-year (yoy). In 9M26, Embraer delivered a total of 175 aircraft, 14% more than the 153 aircraft delivered in 9M25, supported by continued progress…
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Boeing’s MAX 10 Is Cleared, Not Fixed
Last Friday, the FAA’s Corrective Action Review Board concluded that the flight-management software glitch holding up the 737 MAX 10 “is not a safety concern,” because “pilots retain full control of the aircraft and the indications to the flight crew are clear and unambiguous.” Certification, which looked days away…
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Alaska’s 787s Face An Uphill Fight
Alaska Airlines is new to twin-aisle operations. It began operating the Hawaiian-ordered fleet of 787-9s, and US DOT data show this is an uphill battle. Alaska now has to feed its own service out of its Seattle hub. Even as this is a ‘long game’, the hurdle is significant,…
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