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AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 12h

The Delhi-based low-cost airline, IndiGo, is seeing fluctuations in the Indian Rupee against foreign currencies, hitting its financials hard. IndiGo reported a net loss of Rs 25.82 billion on account of the impact of currency movements on dollar-denominated future https://airinsight.com/?p=129183

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 12h

HIGHLIGHTS 2025 Guidance reiterated. From an operations perspective, the company estimates Commercial Aviation deliveries of 77 to 85 aircraft and Executive Aviation deliveries of 145 to 155 aircraft. From a financial point of view, revenues in the $7 to $7.5 https://airinsight.com/?p=129141

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 1d

US airlines are rapidly updating their fleets. But no OEM can supply these big four airlines at the rates they want for new aircraft. The bread and butter for these airlines are single-aisle aircraft, and the following charts show where they stand as of the start https://airinsight.com/?p=128836

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 1d

In his first public comments since the deadly June crash, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson took to the stage last week to field questions about the airline’s future. He underlined that despite the challenges — including the tragedy itself — the show must go on. https://airinsight.com/?p=128701

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AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 1d

Another month behind us and only two months to the year's end. 2025 is proving to be very interesting for the commercial aerospace industry: some disappointments and some surprises. If you're not a subscriber, use this link for a data visualization to draw your https://airinsight.com/?p=128651

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 4d

VietJet has firmed up orders for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft, following the airline's signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show in June 2025. On October 30, 2025, Airbus announced that VietJet, a Vietnam-based low-cost carrier, firmed up https://airinsight.com/?p=126513

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AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 4d

AURA AERO opened a facility in Daytona Beach to build electric and electric-hybrid aircraft for training and regional aviation. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park will serve as its U.S. headquarters and first https://airinsight.com/?p=127255

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 4d

Economic development is a highly competitive business. Communities pursue companies to locate in their areas because of the benefits they offer. As one of six guests of the Fort Worth EDP (Economic Development Partnership) over the past two days, your https://airinsight.com/?p=127068

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 4d

Airbus reported its Q3 financial results, which are significantly up year over year due to supply chain constraints, which could impact meeting full year guidance. Nonetheless, the company was able to increase EBITDA to about 10% above street estimates, with EPS https://airinsight.com/?p=125632

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

Boeing reported its Q3 2025 financial results today, with strong revenues and cash flow, but a $4.9 billion addition hit to the chronically delayed 777-X program. Q3 revenues rose to $23.3 billion on improved delivery performance, as the 737 MAX program https://airinsight.com/?p=125121

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 4d

U.S. regulators have blocked 13 existing and planned routes for Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus, effectively slamming the door on their expansion plans from the Valley of Mexico. In a sharp escalation of a bilateral dispute, the U.S. Department of https://airinsight.com/?p=125320

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

The 2025 mid-term elections provided the Argentine government with a strengthened political mandate, setting the stage for a final confrontation over its privatization agenda for Aerolíneas Argentinas. For the first time, the legislative numbers to approve a sale https://airinsight.com/?p=125187

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

Honeywell UOP revealed today a new process to convert agricultural and forestry waste into renewal fuels, including SAF ("Sustainable Aviation Fuel.") Deemed a “breakthrough” by the company, the Honeywell UOP (“Universal Oil Products”) bio-crude upgrading https://airinsight.com/?p=125126

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 7d

Hindustan Aerospace Limited (“HAL”), based in India, and United Aircraft Corporation (“UAC”), based in Russia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which HAL will produce the Russian-designed SJ-100 aircraft (formerly the Sukhoi Superjet) in https://airinsight.com/?p=124790

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 1d

As we approach the month's end, here's a quick take on our Duopoly tracking. Airbus Something feels "off". Take a look at this table for the first flights in 2025. We highlight three data points for consideration. [caption id="attachment_125109" https://airinsight.com/?p=125108

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 8d

The GTF, or geared turbofan, engine from Pratt & Whitney is very fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, but has been plagued with reliability issues that have resulted in significant grounding of GTF equipped aircraft. While the A320neo family has the https://airinsight.com/?p=124788

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 8d

Air China Cargo, a subsidiary of Air China, has plans to order up to 10 Airbus A350F aircraft to expand its freighter fleet, with deliveries between 2029 and 2031. The order will be submitted for review during the airline’s upcoming shareholders meeting. In a https://airinsight.com/?p=124770

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AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 8d

Twice a year, as seasons change, airlines worldwide revise their schedules — and India is no exception. For the upcoming winter season, Indian carriers plan to operate about 3% more flights than in summer. But a deeper analysis of the data reveals a more nuanced https://airinsight.com/?p=124732

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 11d

The 820 delivery target for this year is looking increasingly like a bridge too far. Then, along comes this news, making that target even more implausible. We previously noted that engines are an issue for single-aisle aircraft, and cabin fixtures are an issue https://airinsight.com/?p=123479

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 12d

Rolls-Royce aero engines division, encompassing civil and defence aerospace, continues to focus on sustainability, efficiency, and expanded production amid growing global demand. We recently covered earnings. As of October 2025, key highlights include new https://airinsight.com/?p=123121

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 12d

As the industry attends NBAA in Las Vegas, here's an update on the FAA business jet report. The model has several pages allowing you to view the data cube from various angles. The market remains muted despite the chatter talking it up. https://airinsight.com/?p=123118

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 12d

Brunei is the first ASEAN nation to officially recognize China’s aircraft certification system, clearing the way for its airlines to operate COMAC aircraft. The change marks a tangible diplomatic and commercial win for China’s civil aviation sector. And https://airinsight.com/?p=123093

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

We frequently discuss the crucial issue of fuel burn in airline operations. The following chart reinforces the significant impact of fuel costs. The source data is the US DOT Form 41. Despite the many flaws in the US DOT datasets, it remains the most granular https://airinsight.com/?p=123062

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

LATAM Airlines Peru suspended the launch of its flights between Lima (LIM) and Orlando (MCO), a route that was scheduled to debut this Sunday, October 26. The decision is the latest direct consequence of a bitter dispute between airlines and the airport operator https://airinsight.com/?p=122775

AirInsight Group LLC @airinsight.com · 6d

As we move into Fall, you expect to see air travel volumes soften. TSA and flight tracking data show that the market is actually robust. Here are some interesting items. We are back to an average of 104 passengers per flight, following a drop to 99 in September. https://airinsight.com/?p=122650