STORIESJan 02, 20262025: Aviation Deaths are Down 27.3%, But Things Didn't Feel SaferAt first glance, the numbers for the year just passed are a triumph of engineering and oversight: total recorded incidents dropped by nearly 10%, and fatal accidents decreased by over 11%. However, beneath these encouraging drops in the death toll lies a statistic that should give every regulator pause: injuries are up.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 01, 2026Final Delivery Tally and OEM TrackerAs the curtain falls on 2025, the global aerospace manufacturing sector has navigated a year defined by aggressive production ramps, persistent supply chain "choke points," and a significant shift in the competitive duopoly. While Airbus once again secured the top spot for total deliveries, Boeing closed the year with a resurgent order book and a stabilised production line that signalled the end of its multi-year "bridge" phase.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 29, 2025Comfort at a Cost: The Silent Death of the Airbus A340Often associated with long-haul luxury and seen as a technological marvel of its time, the Airbus A340 now finds itself on the edge of extinction.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 18, 2025One Size Too Small: What Happened to the Airbus A318?Once hailed as the future of short-haul aviation, the Airbus A318 quickly became the black
sheep of the A320 family. This article explores the rise, fall, and rare opportunities to still
catch a ride on the smallest Airbus ever built.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2025United Expands Winter Schedule Following Spirit Airlines BankruptcyFor the second time in less than a year, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the United States.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 15, 2024Why the -300ER is Boeing's Best-Selling 777 VariantSince its maiden flight in 2003, the Boeing 777-300ER has become the best-selling variant of the Boeing 777 family. As of 2020, over 830 777-300ERs had been delivered to operators all around the world. Why is this? What made the 777-300ER so successful?Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 20, 2023A Deeper Look at Ethiopian Airlines' Fleet and Future PlansEthiopian Airlines is Africa's largest airline in passenger traffic, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. The airline grew rapidly over the years due to effective management, a lack of competition within Africa, and Ethiopia's strategic location near the "crossroads" of three continents. However, these achievements are not enough for Ethiopian Airlines. The carrier attended the 2023 Dubai Airshow to expand its fleet, where it ordered a total of 42 planes from Boeing and Airbus as of November 15. Ethiopian Airlines has showcased its continued commitment to being Africa's largest airline.Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2022The Indian Rebound: Tata Group Officially Gains Control of Air IndiaIn this article, I analyze the history of Air India as well as what led to the recent privatization of the airline, as well as the next steps for the new owners, the Tata Group.Read More →
