Embraer – current range and growth alongside Boeing and Airbus
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has expanded significantly since its launch in 1969. It has survived throughout the growth of Boeing…
Story of the Airbus A320
The Airbus A320 family has been a great success for Airbus. It was launched only in 1988 (almost twenty years…
Aviation industry changes expected in 2023
The past couple of years have certainly been tough for the aviation industry especially during the turbulence the 2202 bought…
First class – have we reached the end?
With the recent announcement that American Airlines is dropping first class on long haul international flights, no major US airlines…
Chinese Aircraft Development
Boeing and Airbus have long dominated large commercial jet production. This was not always the case in the past though,…
The Boeing 737 – One Aircraft Series Running More Than 50 Years
The Boeing 737 is one of the most successful aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the longest…
The new Boeing 777X
It is not very often that we see a new widebody aircraft introduced (the last was the Airbus A350, entering…
Electric Aircraft – What Are We Likely to See in the Coming Years?
There is plenty of discussion about future changes to aviation. New forms of propulsion are often cited as one of…
New Technology at Airports
Recent challenges at airports, with staff shortages and other bottlenecks, have made people think more about future changes that could…
Commonality between aircraft
Aircraft operators and pilots often refer to “commonality.” This refers to aircraft having the same type rating – where different…
What happens when an airline shuts down?
Anyone who has been involved in the aviation industry for some time – or even just travelling widely – will…
Pilot shortage, is there or isn’t there one?
There is a lot of discussion about shortages in the aviation industry at the moment. Many areas are struggling– hospitality…