How the Boeing 737 MAX backlog shrunk
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SpiceJet flights from India to London: turbulent sky to navigate
There is no doubt that the lucrativeness of routes between India and the United Kingdom is ever-increasing. While…
Will Pakistan International Airlines survive its troubles?
While the whole industry has been battling the current crisis, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been looking down…
Can low-cost carrier establish itself in Canada?
There are very few markets across the globe where low-cost carriers are barely present. Surprisingly, Canada is one…
How much has Airbus A380 depreciated?
As the sun rose over the horizon in March 2020, seemingly, on the other side of the horizon,…
Where is Emirates finding revenue to continue operations?
A limited domestic network, an all-wide-body aircraft fleet and reliance on a hub to feed its operations: that…
Wizz Air embarks on another war: Norway becomes the battleground
In September 2020, Wizz Air announced its tenth new base throughout the year. The opening of the Catania,…
AirAsia crumbling airline empire: overstretched or opportunistic?
As rumors began to spread about two AirAsia subsidiaries potentially shutting their doors, namely AirAsia India and AirAsia…
JetBlue flights to Europe in point-to-point world (Part II)
This is the second article about JetBlue (JBLU)’s potential transatlantic flights. The first article is available here:The prime…
JetBlue’s transatlantic ops are still on track: perfect timing?
A lot of companies had ambitious plans for the short-term future. While many have been derailed since, JetBlue…
Could stretch have saved Airbus A380?
It is more than likely that the days of the Airbus A380 are numbered. As international air travel…
Wizz Air expands, Ryanair fights back: war in Italy
The European low-cost carrier Wizz Air set an unprecedented precedent throughout the aviation industry. When other airlines were…
Why private jets will ensure death of First Class
Throughout the 20th century, especially the first half of it, traveling on board an aircraft was the epitome…
Is FAA’s status as leading global aviation authority crumbling?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), throughout the recent history of commercial aviation, has been the global leader for…
Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story
The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered…
Was it right for Qantas to postpone Project Sunrise?
Alan Joyce, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Qantas, stated that the Australian airline was “a couple of…
Boeing’s expensive 787 Dreamliner problem
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner became a dream for many airline executives, as its operational flexibility and reduced operating…
How the pandemic highlighted Ryanair’s major weakness
Most recently, Ryanair hit the headlines over the fact that the Italian civil aviation authority (Ente Nazionale per…