Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
It is no secret that Norwegian wants access to fly across northern Russia. The trans-Siberian routes open up opportunities in North Asia, including Japan, China and Korea. And the Russians know this. The country is a notoriously tough negotiator when i…
Category: sukhoi
Norwegian’s Russian dalliance could open new Asian markets thanks to the SSJ100
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
It is no secret that Norwegian wants access to fly across northern Russia. The trans-Siberian routes open up opportunities in North Asia, including Japan, China and Korea. And the Russians know this. The country is a notoriously tough negotiator when i…
DLD 242: Cutting profits, cutting losses
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Cutting money-losing programs makes sense in many cases; airlines around the world have trimmed first class cabins from their fleet, for example, to control those costs. Selling off a profitable segment of the business is a little less normal, especial…
Deadly Stupidity in Moscow
Written by Patrick @ AskThePilot.com
How Not to Evacuate From a Burning Plane.
Also, What Happens When a Plane is Hit By Lightning?
Read MoreDeadly Stupidity in Moscow
Written by Patrick @ AskThePilot.com
How Not to Evacuate From a Burning Plane.
Also, What Happens When a Plane is Hit By Lightning?
Read MoreDLD 242: Cutting profits, cutting losses
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Cutting money-losing programs makes sense in many cases. Selling off a profitable segment of the business is less normal. But here we are.
S7 seeks smaller Sukhoi SuperJet
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A new, smaller SuperJet is in the works from Russian manufacturer Sukhoi. The move helps Russian airline S7 expand its fleet of home-grown aircraft but could also contribute to an interesting competitive framework to the Airbus/Boeing duopoly.
The post…
S7 seeks smaller Sukhoi SuperJet
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
A new, smaller SuperJet is in the works from Russian manufacturer Sukhoi. The move helps Russian airline S7 expand its fleet of home-grown aircraft but could also contribute to an interesting competitive framework to the Airbus/Boeing duopoly.
The post…
Just how bad is the SSJ100 tail problem?
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The excessive metal fatigue issue affecting the Sukhoi SuperJet SSJ100 appears to be more significant than initially announced. Or maybe not. Getting a clear picture of how many planes are affected and what the true impact will be is proving a challenge.
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Read MoreAn absolutely awful week for Russian aviation
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Flying in Russia last week proved to be more dangerous than it probably should have. Fortunately no civilian casualties, but lots of questions about safety following three incidents.
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Read MoreDLD114: Faroe, Faro and Farnborough
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Obscure city pairs on a helicopter? Out of the way airports to ease immigration? Airshow updates? We’ve got all that and more in this week’s show!