All Analysis – Page 17
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AnalysisRussian regulator faces safety backlash
Russia’s move to transfer hundreds of Western jets onto the nation’s domestic registry has triggered a blacklisting for Moscow’s carriers.
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AnalysisBusiness aviation on a high as sector readies for EBACE return
As the European business aviation convention returns for the first time in three years, many believe prospects for the sector are stronger than at any time since 2007.
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Analysis2020, again? Resurgent Covid-19 hammers Chinese carriers
China’s domestic air travel market has fallen off a cliff, as the country’s strict zero-infection policy clashes with a fresh wave of coronvirus infections.
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AnalysisAirline sustainability announcements highlight limited scope for action today
The flurry of airline sustainability announcements this week reflects both the industry’s desire for progress on the issue and the limited scope for achieving positive steps in today’s world – beyond well-established levers such as buying current-generation aircraft and optimising flight paths.
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AnalysisRussia’s hesitant air force and the upcoming offensive in Ukraine
Military analysts explain the significance of Russia’s lost flagship, why the country’s air force has been ineffective and what to expect in the coming offensive.
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AnalysisAirlines warming to summer demand trend amid cloudy fundamentals
The past week has seen a growing list of airlines offer optimistic outlooks for the coming summer season, despite a lengthy list of challenges faced by the industry – although one chief executive bucked the trend, calling on airlines to “get real” as he outlined a less-than-rosy take on future demand fundamentals.
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AnalysisBoeing lagging 737 deliveries goal for 2022, China remains wildcard: analysts
Though Boeing has made notable progress in returning its 737 Max programme to health, the company must ramp production and deliveries in the coming months to have a shot at achieving its 2022 goal.
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AnalysisAsia-Pacific reopenings see airlines boost international capacity
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific are starting to beef up international capacity in earnest, but there remain notable laggards – particularly in North Asia.
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AnalysisCovid and Ukraine weigh on sentiment but signs of normality at A4E summit
Many of Europe’s airline chief executives gathered in Brussels last week for the annual A4E Aviation Summit. A4E – or Airlines for Europe – which represents carriers and groups including Air France-KLM, EasyJet, IAG, Lufthansa and Ryanair, took the opportunity to highlight its calls for action on topics including Single ...
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AnalysisJetBlue would dismantle Spirit as ultra-low-cost competitor, become ‘larger JetBlue’
JetBlue Airways is pitching its proposed acquisition of ultra-discounter Spirit Airlines as a means to compete better against the four largest US airlines – carriers that through their own mergers now control some 80% of the US market.
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AnalysisSino-Russian CR929 to be another casualty of Ukraine invasion
As Russia’s aerospace sector reels under sanctions following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, a longer-term victim is likely to be the ambitious CR929 widebody, jointly developed by China and Russia.
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AnalysisMore airlines able to look forward with confidence about recovery
A notable theme over the past week has been the shift in global airline narrative towards renewal, as more markets emerge from the worst of the Covid-19 crisis.
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AnalysisEtihad to raise firm orders for A350-1000, while freighter deal stays separate
Etihad Airways will shortly increase its orderbook for the Airbus A350-1000 by another two units, taking to 14 its total firm commitments for the widebody twinjet.
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AnalysisC-130J deliveries pass 500 aircraft: we analyse type’s global fleet mix
Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 500th C-130J tactical transport: we look at the global fleet mix for its Super Hercules product.
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AnalysisHow Tewolde GebreMariam achieved a rare African success story at Ethiopian Airlines
Tewolde GebreMariam has stepped down as chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines following a long period of success in a region that is not always so kind to its leaders’ legacies.
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AnalysisDestination Riyadh: highlights from debut World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia hosted its first World Defense Show event from 6-9 March, with companies from around the globe keen to get involved in its Vision 2030 transformation effort.
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AnalysisHow will tens of thousands of eVTOL pilots be trained?
Designing regulations for a new breed of electric urban air taxis is uncharted territory. How to recruit and train thousands of pilots is just one of many big questions the sector faces.
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AnalysisClamour for China Eastern crash theories is at odds with reality
Following the tragic loss of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 on Monday, scrutiny – informed or otherwise – has been intense, in general reporting and particularly on social media.
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AnalysisWhy US commercial pilots are back in short supply
US airlines downsized rapidly as Covid-19 hit. Now, amid a full-tilt recovery, carriers face an all-too-familiar challenge: a pilot shortage that risks becoming the sector’s biggest problem.
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AnalysisWhy younger recruitment drive will help airlines find the right stuff
With a route to the cockpit beyond the financial means of many would-be aviators, new training initiatives are seeking to attract the best candidates without risking breaking the bank.