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Chicago's O'Hare Airport is the world's 8th-busiest with over 80 million passengers in 2024. Chicago is the focal point of an old rivalry: American Airlines (hub) and United Airlines (home base). Chicago is different Chicago O'Hare is one of the few airports in https://airinsight.com/?p=186757
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Chicago's O'Hare Airport is the world's 8th-busiest with over 80 million passengers in 2024. Chicago is the focal point of an old rivalry: American Airlines (hub) and United Airlines (home base). Chicago is different Chicago O'Hare is one of the few airports in https://airinsight.com/?p=186757
For Southwest Airlines fliers, today is big. The airline starts assigned seating today. After 53 years of open seating, the airline officially ends its iconic "cattle call" boarding policy today at 12:01 AM, marking the biggest transformation in Southwest's https://airinsight.com/?p=186741
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
For Southwest Airlines fliers, today is big. The airline starts assigned seating today. After 53 years of open seating, the airline officially ends its iconic "cattle call" boarding policy today at 12:01 AM, marking the biggest transformation in Southwest's https://airinsight.com/?p=186741
Air Europa, the Spain-based airline, has formally announced the finalization of its Airbus A350-900 order. The carrier and Airbus previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for up to 40 A350-900s late last year. On January 22, 2026, Air Europa formally https://airinsight.com/?p=186735
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Air Europa, the Spain-based airline, has formally announced the finalization of its Airbus A350-900 order. The carrier and Airbus previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for up to 40 A350-900s late last year. On January 22, 2026, Air Europa formally https://airinsight.com/?p=186735
Something is cooking between Embraer and India. This invite was sent this week. The invitation comes as Embraer sent a note this Wednesday titled "Embraer’s Commercial Aircraft to Take Centre Stage at Wings India 2026". In this note, they state: " Embraer https://airinsight.com/?p=186725
January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Something is cooking between Embraer and India. This invite was sent this week. The invitation comes as Embraer sent a note this Wednesday titled "Embraer’s Commercial Aircraft to Take Centre Stage at Wings India 2026". In this note, they state: " Embraer https://airinsight.com/?p=186725
It has been a rough few weeks for Indigo - indeed for India's airline sector as a whole, with enough mud to cover everyone from the DGCA on down. But today, something positive. Launch Details IndiGo is the first Indian airline to induct an Airbus A321XLR into its https://airinsight.com/?p=186718
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
It has been a rough few weeks for Indigo - indeed for India's airline sector as a whole, with enough mud to cover everyone from the DGCA on down. But today, something positive. Launch Details IndiGo is the first Indian airline to induct an Airbus A321XLR into its https://airinsight.com/?p=186718
Yup the shadow of the A380 looms. Timing is everything.
I have no doubt the 787-10 will be more successful than the A380.
But it really sounds like the same argument that was made 20 years ago. The difference being the 787-10 turns out to not be a massive aircraft, just a pretty big one.
But it really sounds like the same argument that was made 20 years ago. The difference being the 787-10 turns out to not be a massive aircraft, just a pretty big one.
January 22, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Yup the shadow of the A380 looms. Timing is everything.
Copa Airlines announced it will offer onboard Wi-Fi service starting in October 2026. The decision, confirmed through the company's official channels, represents a major shift in the product strategy maintained over the last decade, during which it remained the https://airinsight.com/?p=186709
January 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Copa Airlines announced it will offer onboard Wi-Fi service starting in October 2026. The decision, confirmed through the company's official channels, represents a major shift in the product strategy maintained over the last decade, during which it remained the https://airinsight.com/?p=186709
Airbus A330-900 has been assessed as a sleeper. We concur that this aircraft offers significant value, not just in terms of range/payload/cost. It is versatile - nearly a MOM and can perform short-haul and long-haul missions. Its versatility is further evidenced by https://airinsight.com/?p=186700
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Airbus A330-900 has been assessed as a sleeper. We concur that this aircraft offers significant value, not just in terms of range/payload/cost. It is versatile - nearly a MOM and can perform short-haul and long-haul missions. Its versatility is further evidenced by https://airinsight.com/?p=186700
The Delhi-based low-cost airline, IndiGo, reported a net profit of Rs 5.49 billion for the quarter ended December 31 last year, compared with Rs 24.48 billion during the same period last year. In a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the listed airline said https://airinsight.com/?p=186694
January 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The Delhi-based low-cost airline, IndiGo, reported a net profit of Rs 5.49 billion for the quarter ended December 31 last year, compared with Rs 24.48 billion during the same period last year. In a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the listed airline said https://airinsight.com/?p=186694
News of United's aging 777-200 fleet problems with PW4000 engines created a flutter this week. Should one be sympathetic? Probably not too much. This should not have come as a shock. The Scale of the Problem United operates 96 Boeing 777s, including: 19 Boeing https://airinsight.com/?p=186687
January 21, 2026 at 9:04 PM
News of United's aging 777-200 fleet problems with PW4000 engines created a flutter this week. Should one be sympathetic? Probably not too much. This should not have come as a shock. The Scale of the Problem United operates 96 Boeing 777s, including: 19 Boeing https://airinsight.com/?p=186687
Air Arabia Group launched a new recruitment drive for Airbus A320 First Officers currently residing in Argentina and Chile. The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier (LCC) scheduled a series of in-person selection events in the region for March 2026, according to https://airinsight.com/?p=186678
January 20, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Air Arabia Group launched a new recruitment drive for Airbus A320 First Officers currently residing in Argentina and Chile. The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier (LCC) scheduled a series of in-person selection events in the region for March 2026, according to https://airinsight.com/?p=186678
United's decision to upsize its outstanding 787 order from -9s to -10s probably warrants more attention. There's the obvious factor of rising traffic numbers and limited slots that plays a role. But there are other factors to consider, too. Here is data showing https://airinsight.com/?p=186661
January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
United's decision to upsize its outstanding 787 order from -9s to -10s probably warrants more attention. There's the obvious factor of rising traffic numbers and limited slots that plays a role. But there are other factors to consider, too. Here is data showing https://airinsight.com/?p=186661
This week, the turboprop took another shot at the US airline market. This attempt differs from previous ones. But what does the market look like? Is there data to guide us? Fortunately, there is data to guide us. Spoiler alert: Americans don't like https://airinsight.com/?p=186643
January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
This week, the turboprop took another shot at the US airline market. This attempt differs from previous ones. But what does the market look like? Is there data to guide us? Fortunately, there is data to guide us. Spoiler alert: Americans don't like https://airinsight.com/?p=186643
This is a crucial program. First, because it's the size the market is chasing. Take a look at this chart provides the evidence. Boeing has been missing the explosion in the single-aisle MOM market for far too long. Boeing invented this segment after all. The 757 https://airinsight.com/?p=186627
January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
This is a crucial program. First, because it's the size the market is chasing. Take a look at this chart provides the evidence. Boeing has been missing the explosion in the single-aisle MOM market for far too long. Boeing invented this segment after all. The 757 https://airinsight.com/?p=186627
Daher introduced today the TBM 980, the latest version of the popular TBM single-engine turboprop family. The major changes include Garmin’s third-generation G3000 Prime® avionics suite and cabin enhancements for passenger comfort. [caption https://airinsight.com/?p=186571
January 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Daher introduced today the TBM 980, the latest version of the popular TBM single-engine turboprop family. The major changes include Garmin’s third-generation G3000 Prime® avionics suite and cabin enhancements for passenger comfort. [caption https://airinsight.com/?p=186571
It's been a very good week. The results were better than expected - 600 deliveries is a very good performance. That's averaging 50 per month while under an FAA production rate freeze. 2025 was their best year in a long time. Last year, Boeing outsold Airbus; https://airinsight.com/?p=186612
January 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
It's been a very good week. The results were better than expected - 600 deliveries is a very good performance. That's averaging 50 per month while under an FAA production rate freeze. 2025 was their best year in a long time. Last year, Boeing outsold Airbus; https://airinsight.com/?p=186612
de Villiers Engelbrecht is the new CEO of Airlink, a South African airline. It's a tough market - several airlines started and failed since the market was opened to private airlines. The national carrier, South African Airways, one of the world's oldest, also https://airinsight.com/?p=186607
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
de Villiers Engelbrecht is the new CEO of Airlink, a South African airline. It's a tough market - several airlines started and failed since the market was opened to private airlines. The national carrier, South African Airways, one of the world's oldest, also https://airinsight.com/?p=186607
Boeing has now also delivered their 2025 orders and deliveries data, and what a year it was! We were bullish on the Airbus numbers, but now, with the Boeing numbers as well, the duopoly looks almost back to its former glory. Today's news about Delta's 787-10 order https://airinsight.com/?p=186600
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Boeing has now also delivered their 2025 orders and deliveries data, and what a year it was! We were bullish on the Airbus numbers, but now, with the Boeing numbers as well, the duopoly looks almost back to its former glory. Today's news about Delta's 787-10 order https://airinsight.com/?p=186600
As part of its earnings announcement, Delta reports it is adding 30 new Boeing 787s as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet, improve fuel efficiency, and provide a world-class in-flight experience. The 787 will be a new fleet type for Delta and https://airinsight.com/?p=186590
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
As part of its earnings announcement, Delta reports it is adding 30 new Boeing 787s as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet, improve fuel efficiency, and provide a world-class in-flight experience. The 787 will be a new fleet type for Delta and https://airinsight.com/?p=186590
Lufthansa Group has announced that, together with Starlink, it will begin offering free, fast WiFi to its passengers from the second half of 2026, with the group planning to fit all of its aircraft with the in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution before the end of https://airinsight.com/?p=186583
January 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Lufthansa Group has announced that, together with Starlink, it will begin offering free, fast WiFi to its passengers from the second half of 2026, with the group planning to fit all of its aircraft with the in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution before the end of https://airinsight.com/?p=186583
Airbus announced its 2025 Orders and Deliveries yesterday. Deliveries hit 733, better than the estimated 790 and 27 off the initial year target. All told, a very good year. Below is our interactive model. Please look at the bottom chart on page 2 -it tells the https://airinsight.com/?p=186574
January 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Airbus announced its 2025 Orders and Deliveries yesterday. Deliveries hit 733, better than the estimated 790 and 27 off the initial year target. All told, a very good year. Below is our interactive model. Please look at the bottom chart on page 2 -it tells the https://airinsight.com/?p=186574
Southwest’s latest international partner is Turkish Airlines, joining Condor, Icelandair, China Airlines, EVA Air, and Philippine Airlines. The agreement with Turkish will begin next month, and enable seamless bookings and connections and itineraries that include https://airinsight.com/?p=186561
January 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Southwest’s latest international partner is Turkish Airlines, joining Condor, Icelandair, China Airlines, EVA Air, and Philippine Airlines. The agreement with Turkish will begin next month, and enable seamless bookings and connections and itineraries that include https://airinsight.com/?p=186561
Allegiant and Sun Country announced a transaction through which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country Airlines at a value of $1.1 billion, plus the absorption of $400 million in debt for a total of $1.5 billion. Sun Country Shareholders will receive a value of $18.89 https://airinsight.com/?p=186559
January 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Allegiant and Sun Country announced a transaction through which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country Airlines at a value of $1.1 billion, plus the absorption of $400 million in debt for a total of $1.5 billion. Sun Country Shareholders will receive a value of $18.89 https://airinsight.com/?p=186559
The Times of India, a leading English daily, reports Thursday that Adani Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Embraer. Neither group commented on the latest development. Details such as the investments proposed for the FAL, in which Indian state https://airinsight.com/?p=186534
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Times of India, a leading English daily, reports Thursday that Adani Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Embraer. Neither group commented on the latest development. Details such as the investments proposed for the FAL, in which Indian state https://airinsight.com/?p=186534
Conversations about COMAC invariably are about its potential. The OEM has a captive market. It is state-owned and serves state-owned customers - lots of patience all around. Customers outside its home market receive favorable financing from other state-owned https://airinsight.com/?p=186513
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Conversations about COMAC invariably are about its potential. The OEM has a captive market. It is state-owned and serves state-owned customers - lots of patience all around. Customers outside its home market receive favorable financing from other state-owned https://airinsight.com/?p=186513