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Emirates conundrum: Boeing 777X or 787?

What do the Boeing 787 and Boeing 777X choices imply about Emirates airline future plans?...

2021 predictions – billions in losses, business growth opportunities & AI

2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years for aviation industry ever. The year ended with an estimated $118...

2020 sent aviation industry into past. How far? | Data

The 2020 crisis sent the aviation industry into the past. But how far into the past exactly?...

Mitsubishi SpaceJet, formerly known as the MRJ, parked at an airp

Is this the sunset for the Mitsubishi SpaceJet?

Mitsubishi has tried very hard for the SpaceJet to become a major force in the regional aircraft market. However, has th...

Flying wings: airliners of future that never comes | Part 2: Golden Age

For almost a century flying wing design signified the future of airliners. What does it mean for modern project of this...

Flying wings: airliners of future that never comes | Part 1: Renaissance

With new futuristic designs presented by major manufacturers, flying wing airliners seem just around the corner. But was...

Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 on approach at Stockton, California,

2021 – perfect time to buy second-hand wide-body aircraft?

With several operators announcing deals for second-hand wide-body aircraft, will we see more deals for them in 2021?...

African aviation – the wake-up call to a new era?

Over the years, growth in the African aviation sector has been somewhat stunted. When placed side by side with the indus...

Downfall of A380 could be saving grace for Emirates | Best of 2020

Amidst a capacity crunch and crumbling travel demand, the massive capacity of the Airbus A380 can backfire for Emirates...

We’ve departed 2020. Turbulence ahead but clear skies are coming

There is no doubt that 2021 is going to be tough for the aviation industry, but it will also see great strides forward.&...

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Safety and mental health: aviation’s newest crisis? | Best of 2020

Crisis of safety and mental health might be looming in the horizon, while aviation battles coronavirus pandemi...

Tail of Airbus A380 in Airbus test livery

Airbus’ expensive A380 problem | Best of 2020

For Airbus, the A380 was supposed to become the flagship aircraft of the 21 century. Instead, it became a problem....

China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 at Beijing Capital Airport PEK

How one China Southern flight killed the A340, A380 and B747 | Best of 2020

On July 20, 1997, China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 departed Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China towa...

Boeing versus Airbus: a graphic tale of two disasters | Best of 2020

This article was written and originally published on August 9, 2020. Every facet of the airline industry buckles u...

Who develops aircraft faster than Airbus and Boeing? | Data

Developing new aircraft takes a long time. What aviation companies manage to do it the fastest?...

Is aviation industry ready to transport Covid-19 vaccines?

As the first positive results of Covid-19 vaccines echoed through the media, a new challenge arose. Millions of vaccines...

Boeing vs Airbus: who develops aircraft faster? | Data

It takes years to develop a modern aircraft. But which one of the two giants – Boeing and Airbus – manages t...

China Southern Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Russia 2018

How COMAC C919 and Boeing 737 MAX became political pawns

The development stories of the COMAC C919 and the Boeing 737 MAX could not be any different, yetthey seemingly sha...

aviation mechanic working on an aircraft engine

Aviation MRO market outlook by Oliver Wyman | Flashback

2020 spending on maintenance, repair, and overhaul was looking better in mid-summer than it did in the spring, as i...

New Liberian airline: dark history, beauty queens and no aircraft

Lone Star Air, Liberian national airline, was officially launched on October 30, 2020. However, many questions can be ra...

The destiny of Icelandair’s 787

About IcelandairIcelandair began its operations in 1937 and is the national carrier of Iceland. The fleet of Icelandair...

Cathay Dragon parked aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport

What was the role of Cathay Dragon within the group?

Unfortunately, Cathay Pacific closed down the Cathay Dragon brand in order to cut costs. But what was its role in the Ca...

Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 at John F. Kennedy Int

Will Pakistan International Airlines survive its troubles?

The troubled Pakistan International Airlines has a lot of ground to cover in terms of its recovery, including a very dam...

Flair Airlines Boeing 737 at Calgary International Airport YYC

Can low-cost carrier establish itself in Canada?

The Canadian airline market is seemingly resistant to true low-cost carriers. Despite large, unserved markets throughout...

Airbus A380 departing in the Airbus demonstrator livery

How much has Airbus A380 depreciated?

The Airbus A380, despite its glitz and glamor, has fallen quite low in terms of its value. How low? A lessor's finan...

Emirates Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 at Dubai International Airpor

Where is Emirates finding revenue to continue operations?

There is no doubt that airlines have limited opportunities to find revenues in the current day and age. Yet in order to...

Etihad Airways Airbus A380 landing at Paris Charles De Gaulle Int

As Airbus A380 exits, what future holds for Etihad Airways fleet?

The article was first published on October 14, 2020. In 2015, Etihad Airways changed the definition of luxury onboard an...

Wizz Air Airbus A321 at Budapest Airport BUD

Wizz Air embarks on another war: Norway becomes the battleground

Wizz Air. who is about to start a war in Italy is embarking on another one. This time the battleground will be Norway, w...

SpiceJet flights from India to London: turbulent sky to navigate

Undoubtedly, SpiceJet launching long-haul flights to London is a brave and ambitious decision. There are many factors in...

AirAsia crumbling airline empire: overstretched or opportunistic?

As AirAsia is looking to withdraw from some of its joint-ventures, including the close of AirAsia Japan, is the low-cost...

Stored Boeing 737 aircraft at Prague Airport PRG

What happened to aviation safety during pandemic? |Data

No prior event affected the aviation industry as much as COVID-19 pandemic did. Amount of flights plummeted as countries...

Analysis

Emirates conundrum: Boeing 777X or 787?

2021 predictions – billions in losses, business growth opportunities & AI

2020 sent aviation industry into past. How far? | Data

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New Chair takes the reins at UK CAA at height of pandemic

Flight attendant’s story: lost job while stuck in exotic island

UK Aviation Minister: “I want nothing more than to see planes back in the sky”