January 2013 Archives

The Boeing 787 has been all over the news lately, and all for the wrong reasons. While the real depth of the issues are not yet known, the 787 still continues to fly - and safely. Where does it fly? The mapS below tell you. (Click on the images to view in full size)

Worldwide Routes Overview

Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from the US

 

Domestic & Regional 787 Routes Leaving from the US

 

 

Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from Asia

 

Domestic & Regional 787 Routes Leaving from Asia

Regional & Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from Africa

 

 

Regional & Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from the Middle East

 

Regional & Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from South America

 

Intercontinental 787 Routes Leaving from Europe

 

Regional 787 Routes Leaving from Europe

 

The busiest 787 routes, in terms of seat capacity are

1. Doha - Dubai vv
2. Doha - Kuwait vv
3. Tokyo Haneda- Ube vv
4. Tokyo Haneda - Okayama vv
5. Tokyo Haneda/ Narita - Singapore vv

The busisest routes in terms of ASKs are

1. Tokyo Haneda/ Narita - Singapore vv
2. Addis Ababa - Beijing vv
3. Tokyo Narita - Boston vv
4. Tokyo Narita - Los Angeles vv
5. Delhi - Frankfurt vv

The largest airline alliance with 787 operations right now is the Star Alliance, accounting for 62% of the 787 seats offered - while oneworld follows at 11%. The remainder of the 787 operations are done by non-aligned carriers - while SkyTeam remains the only alliance without a 787 operation at the moment. However it is worth noting that this landscape is set to change significantly, as Qatar Airways - one of the potentially largest 787 operators in future - joins the oneworld alliance, and other aligned airlines such as British Airways and Air France-KLM take delivery of their orders.

The above rankings are for the routes. But who is leading when it comes to the operating carrier? Qatar or ANA? Be ready to be surprised. Watch this space tomorrow, for Where is the 787 Flying Right Now - Part 2. Be sure to check The Networker.

Data for the month of January 2013. This map was generated using the Flightglobal Pro's FlightMaps Analytics suite.

Ukraine's eighteen year old flag carrier Aerosvit entered into bankruptcy on the 3rd of January, continuing the list of European large airline bankruptcies, and becoming the first airline to declare bankruptcy in 2013.

 AeroSvit operates as a Closed Joint Stock Company and is owned by the Privat Group - which also owns Dniproavia and Donbassaero. The owner of the Privat Group is Ihor Kolomoyskyi, who also owned Cimber Sterling as well as Skyways Express.  Several of the above route transfers had already been announced late last year. It is as yet not clear whether Aerosvit will transfer any of its aircraft to UIA.