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Long-haul narrowbodies will (probably) not replace widebodies

Charting the results of the OG long-haul narrowbody wave

ME3 long-term growth strategy unchanged despite disruption

ME3 airlines maintain growth plans despite regional disruption, with fleet strategies unchanged as they prepare to compete for recovering traffic.

Business class in a 41-seat regional jet?

Why United increasing seat costs by 22% is a genius decision

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Long-haul narrowbodies will (probably) not replace widebodies Charting the results of the OG long-haul narrowbody wave May 28, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	May 28, 2026	Long-haul narrowbodies will (probably) not replace widebodies	Charting the results of the OG long-haul narrowbody wave	Aviation`s Week In Charts	A321XLR, A321LR, 757-200
Business class in a 41-seat regional jet? Why United increasing seat costs by 22% is a genius decision May 21, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	May 21, 2026	Business class in a 41-seat regional jet?	Why United increasing seat costs by 22% is a genius decision	Aviation`s Week In Charts	United Airlines, CRJ200, EMB-145
Lufthansa’s 20,000 cancellation nothing burger Behind the scenes of the 1% schedule adjustment that everyone - except the airline - called a crisis. May 14, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	May 14, 2026	Lufthansa’s 20,000 cancellation nothing burger	Behind the scenes of the 1% schedule adjustment that everyone - except the airline - called a crisis.	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Lufthansa, CRJ900, Capacity
Spirit is gone. Fares are going up. You didn't have to fly Spirit to enjoy the airline's low fares. May 7, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	May 7, 2026	Spirit is gone. Fares are going up.	You didn't have to fly Spirit to enjoy the airline's low fares.	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta...
Airlines need credit cards now more than ever The nuanced business model of credit card companies masquerading as U.S. airlines Apr 30, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Apr 30, 2026	Airlines need credit cards now more than ever	The nuanced business model of credit card companies masquerading as U.S. airlines	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta...
Gliding toward a shortage of jet fuel Why jet fuel shortages are a key risk for aviation in 2026 Apr 23, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Apr 23, 2026	Gliding toward a shortage of jet fuel	Why jet fuel shortages are a key risk for aviation in 2026	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Macroeconomic
Airlines aren't cutting capacity Despite the announcements, we aren't seeing the long-term cuts Apr 16, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Apr 16, 2026	Airlines aren't cutting capacity	Despite the announcements, we aren't seeing the long-term cuts	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Middle East, Mexico, Capacity, Macroeconomic
The Seat Cost vs Trip Cost Paradox Oversaturation in the large narrowbody market showcases the profitable use cases for the smaller aircraft. Apr 14, 2026 Publicly Available	Apr 14, 2026	The Seat Cost vs Trip Cost Paradox	Oversaturation in the large narrowbody market showcases the profitable use cases for the smaller aircraft.	Publicly Available	Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, A321neo,...
JetBlue's dance card: Southwest, United, or Alaska The airlines that could fill JetBlue's dance card - in likely order Apr 2, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Apr 2, 2026	JetBlue's dance card: Southwest, United, or Alaska	The airlines that could fill JetBlue's dance card - in likely order	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines,...
Aircraft Values and Lease Rates Sample Report Sample report showcasing Aircraft Values and Lease Rates Apr 2, 2026 Publicly Available	Apr 2, 2026	Aircraft Values and Lease Rates Sample Report	Sample report showcasing Aircraft Values and Lease Rates	Publicly Available	Values, Lease rates
When the Middle East hubs stop How the loss of the large Middle Eastern hubs changed flying overnight. Mar 26, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Mar 26, 2026	When the Middle East hubs stop	How the loss of the large Middle Eastern hubs changed flying overnight.	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Middle East, United Arab Emirates,...
Strait of Hormuz presents generational risk to aviation fuel supply Strait of Hormuz closure threatens 23% of global jet fuel supply capacity, forcing airlines to reconsider growth plans amid economic uncertainty. Mar 20, 2026 Publicly Available	Mar 20, 2026	Strait of Hormuz presents generational risk to aviation fuel supply	Strait of Hormuz closure threatens 23% of global jet fuel supply capacity, forcing airlines to reconsider growth plans amid economic uncertainty.	Publicly Available	Macroeconomic
Oil, Jet A, and the risks to aviation Where things stand, before they all change again Mar 12, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Mar 12, 2026	Oil, Jet A, and the risks to aviation	Where things stand, before they all change again	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Middle East, Macroeconomic
Fares likely to fall not rise with oil spikes Addressing the travel myth the airlines are quite satisfied with you believing Mar 5, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Mar 5, 2026	Fares likely to fall not rise with oil spikes	Addressing the travel myth the airlines are quite satisfied with you believing	Aviation`s Week In Charts	United States, Capacity, Fares, Macroeconomic,...
The global decline of the Southwest Effect Stimulation ain't what it used to be Feb 26, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Feb 26, 2026	The global decline of the Southwest Effect	Stimulation ain't what it used to be	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines,...
A220-500: seat cost sniper, not 737-8 killer Understanding both sides of the A220-500 "simple stretch" compromise and why Boeing isn't losing any sleep over it. Feb 12, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Feb 12, 2026	A220-500: seat cost sniper, not 737-8 killer	Understanding both sides of the A220-500 "simple stretch" compromise and why Boeing isn't losing any sleep over it.	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America,...
Infodemic: The Frontier bankruptcy rumors Looking past the debunked bankruptcy rumors to the source in order to understand a potential strategic move Feb 5, 2026 Aviation`s Week In Charts	Feb 5, 2026	Infodemic: The Frontier bankruptcy rumors	Looking past the debunked bankruptcy rumors to the source in order to understand a potential strategic move	Aviation`s Week In Charts	Frontier Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines,...
Aviation's power dynamic in 2026 Engine OEMs, Airframers, and Airlines. It all comes down to the "Or What?" Jan 29, 2026 Publicly Available	Jan 29, 2026	Aviation's power dynamic in 2026	Engine OEMs, Airframers, and Airlines. It all comes down to the "Or What?"	Publicly Available	Lessors, Narrowbody, Widebody
Could Delta's 787-10 order be a win for Airbus? Delta just ordered 30 787s, resurrecting a 2005 order from Northwest. Could this ultimately be a win for Airbus? Jan 22, 2026 Publicly Available	Jan 22, 2026	Could Delta's 787-10 order be a win for Airbus?	Delta just ordered 30 787s, resurrecting a 2005 order from Northwest. Could this ultimately be a win for Airbus?	Publicly Available	Delta Air Lines, United Airlines,...
Delta 787-10 order matches widebody strategy – boosts A350 prospects Delta's return to the Boeing 787 after a decade hints at widebody reshuffling across US airlines amid supply constraints. Jan 22, 2026 Publicly Available	Jan 22, 2026	Delta 787-10 order matches widebody strategy – boosts A350 prospects	Delta's return to the Boeing 787 after a decade hints at widebody reshuffling across US airlines amid supply constraints.	Publicly Available	Delta Air Lines, United Airlines,...
MD-11 grounding shows need for replacement widebody freighter MD-11 grounding exposes critical gap in widebody freighter capacity as cargo airlines face limited replacement options through 2032. Dec 16, 2025 Publicly Available	Dec 16, 2025	MD-11 grounding shows need for replacement widebody freighter	MD-11 grounding exposes critical gap in widebody freighter capacity as cargo airlines face limited replacement options through 2032.	Publicly Available	777F, MD-11, 767F, CF6-50, Cargo,...
The case for the A330neo Is the A330-900 the most underrated aircraft today? Dec 11, 2025 Publicly Available	Dec 11, 2025	The case for the A330neo	Is the A330-900 the most underrated aircraft today?	Publicly Available	A350-900, 787-10, 787-8, 787-9, A330,...
A320 groundings - There was no solar flare Where was the intense solar radiation that could impact flight control electronics? We can't find it. Dec 3, 2025 Publicly Available	Dec 3, 2025	A320 groundings - There was no solar flare	Where was the intense solar radiation that could impact flight control electronics? We can't find it.	Publicly Available	A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, A321XLR,...
The future of the 747 and A380 Long live the King and Queen! Nov 20, 2025 Publicly Available	Nov 20, 2025	The future of the 747 and A380	Long live the King and Queen!	Publicly Available	Air China, Lufthansa, Emirates, Korean...
The regional jet risk paradox: How high concentration masks hidden stability Why concentration risk isn't risk when 76% of your fleet never needs remarketing. Nov 19, 2025 Publicly Available	Nov 19, 2025	The regional jet risk paradox: How high concentration masks hidden stability	Why concentration risk isn't risk when 76% of your fleet never needs remarketing.	Publicly Available	CRJ700, E170, E175, CRJ900, Lessors,...