November 2011

Delivering the first 787 was an historic accomplishment, but Boeing still faces production challenges.

October’s news that China Eastern was cancelling its order for 24 Boeing 787s and instead ordering 15 A330s likely did not come as any surprise to Boeing. Surprise or not, however, it was a sobering moment.

Technology and business acumen are necessary to stay ahead in the increasingly competitive engine market.

With the 737 Max out of the gate, the narrowbody two-horse race gets interesting.

Re-stocking needs and new aircraft orders give MRO providers reason to expect good business next year.

Abu Dhabi Airport and its home carrier, Etihad, build a third mega-hub in the Middle East.

In the quest for viable aviation biofuels, airlines and suppliers find it’s hard to please environmentalists.

Chinese carriers must transform their outdated business models to truly compete with the world’s leading airlines.

Research starts to focus on climate change’s impact on aviation.

New ways are being found to distribute ancillary products and service.

Newly appointed

Generating ancillary revenue is now an entrenched component of the global airline business, likely enabling carriers to avoid steep losses even as the economy sputters. The question the industry is now asking itself: How far can we go? Is there a limit at which consumer backlash against a particular fee, or a range of fees, outweighs the benefits of unbundled pricing?

Includes:

• World airline traffic
• Top 20 airlines system traffic
• Jet fuel prices
• Exchange rates

Includes:

World Airline Traffic
World Airport Traffic
IATA Fuel Prices
Aircraft Data
Aircraft Values
Aircraft Deliveries
US Major and National Airline Traffic
US Ontime Performance
U.S. Fuel Cost and Consumption
US Mishandled Baggage
US Consumer Complaints