Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
An aviation podcast talking about driving? Sometimes that’s the only viable option, and it is strange. Plus, so are we.
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DLD 326: Driven!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
An aviation podcast talking about driving? Sometimes that’s the only viable option, and it is strange. Plus, so are we.
A fleet of salvage-priced planes
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Does it matter that airlines are flying planes worth more in the scrap yard than they are to a new owner? Probably not, but United’s latest effort to secure a $3bn loan is an interesting insight into the world of aircraft valuation considerations.
The …
A fleet of salvage-priced planes
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Does it matter that airlines are flying planes worth more in the scrap yard than they are to a new owner? Probably not, but United’s latest effort to secure a $3bn loan is an interesting insight into the world of aircraft valuation considerations.
The …
Delta completes first Pratt & Whitney GTF engine overhaul
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
When Delta Air Lines announced a massive deal three years ago to bring the A321neo into its fleet the planes were just a part of the news. The maintenance support opportunity associated with the contract is huge, and Delta TechOps took a major step for…
Boom Supersonic picks an engine manufacturer (for further discussions)
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Should the Boom Supersonic jet take flight later this decade there’s a very strong chance it will be powered by Rolls-Royce engines. While this is not a formal engine model selection it does advance the project and provides further indications as to ho…
Boom Supersonic picks an engine manufacturer (for further discussions)
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Should the Boom Supersonic jet take flight later this decade there’s a very strong chance it will be powered by Rolls-Royce engines. While this is not a formal engine model selection it does advance the project and provides further indications as to ho…
Airbus, Rolls-Royce halt development on E-Fan X electric aircraft
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The initial goal was a hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator embarking on its first flight in 2021. The new reality is that the E-Fan X project has been scrapped. Rolls-Royce and Airbus pulled the plug on the joint development effort late last week.
Th…
Airbus, Rolls-Royce halt development on E-Fan X electric aircraft
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The initial goal was a hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator embarking on its first flight in 2021. The new reality is that the E-Fan X project has been scrapped. Rolls-Royce and Airbus pulled the plug on the joint development effort late last week.
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An electrified experience: PaxEx Update – 13 Dec 2019
Electric aircraft are really real and the Embraer E2 family is complete. Plus a ton of good news for Airbus and an incremental eventual win for inflight connectivity.
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An electrified experience: PaxEx Update – 13 Dec 2019
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Electric aircraft are really real and the Embraer E2 family is complete. Plus a ton of good news for Airbus and an incremental eventual win for inflight connectivity.
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Qantas selects A350-1000 for Project Sunrise
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A slightlyy modified version of the Airbus A350-1000(ULR) is the aircraft of choice for Qantas as it inches closer to its “Project Sunrise” plans for nonstop flights between Sydney and London or New York City. But neither the business plan nor aircraft…
Qantas selects A350-1000 for Project Sunrise
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
A slightlyy modified version of the Airbus A350-1000(ULR) is the aircraft of choice for Qantas as it inches closer to its “Project Sunrise” plans for nonstop flights between Sydney and London or New York City. But neither the business plan nor aircraft…
DLD 270: Thanksgiving travel is crazy. Literally.
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Flying on Thanksgiving Weekend can be a crazy experience. But this year it seems someone took one of those idiotic “how to get upgraded for free” stories a bit further than they probably should have.
DLD 270: Thanksgiving travel is crazy. Literally.
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Flying on Thanksgiving Weekend can be a crazy experience. But this year it seems someone took one of those idiotic “how to get upgraded for free” stories a bit further than they probably should have.
The post DLD 270: Thanksgiving travel is crazy. Lite…
Norwegian to axe long-haul services from Copenhagen, Stockholm
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Norwegian made many changes in recent months as it sought to shore its finances. The latest news from the airline, however, is a massive shift. Reports indicate that the airline will halt long-haul operations from Stockholm and Copenhagen effective wit…
Norwegian to axe long-haul services from Copenhagen, Stockholm
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Norwegian made many changes in recent months as it sought to shore its finances. The latest news from the airline, however, is a massive shift. Reports indicate that the airline will halt long-haul operations from Stockholm and Copenhagen effective wit…
IndiGo faces major setback in A320neo service due to GTF PW110G engines
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
India’s largest airline has a major problem. After multiple inflight engine shutdowns IndiGo must replace all its PW1100G engines with an updated model. And Indian regulators are now looking to ground aircraft ahead of a January 2020 deadline, concerne…
IndiGo faces major setback in A320neo service due to GTF PW1100G engines
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
India’s largest airline has a major problem. After multiple inflight engine shutdowns IndiGo must replace all its PW1100G engines with an updated model. And Indian regulators are now looking to ground aircraft ahead of a January 2020 deadline, concerne…
Live from the CRJ550: PaxEx Update 25 Oct 2019
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
United’s newest aircraft type takes flight this week and the CRJ550 interior really is as special as the company has been hyping. Airbus orders and Boeing delays plus some fancy new wifi and upgraded airports on the horizon. Another busy PaxEx week.
Th…