Contrail Commentary

Analysis and Commentary on all things aviation!

Strong Surf Warning

From time to time a disruptive idea emerges which permanently changes how society views a particular industry, such as the iPhone or Netflix.  For well over a year Wade and … Continue reading

October 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

CSeries Update with Video and other Bombardier News

I haven’t talked about the Bombardier CSeries since the Farnborough Air Show this summer and a lot has happened since then. From the outset, Bombardier set a very aggressive timetable … Continue reading

September 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

Airbus Global Market Forecast

Yesterday,  Airbus released their 2012 Global Market Forecast.  Here are some of the more interesting tidbits: – 1,700 Very Large Aircraft, such as the A380, will be delivered by 2031 worth $600 … Continue reading

September 5, 2012 · Leave a comment

Southwest Shows Colorado some LUV

Southwest just came out with this special livery named Colorado One which I think is very cool!  I have to admit I am biased having grown up in Colorado but … Continue reading

August 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

What is an Airline Ticket?

Sounds kinda silly to wonder what an airline ticket it is or where it comes from right?  Probably so, but after a recent flight I looked at my ticket and … Continue reading

August 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

Interior Photos of United’s 787

United’s new 787 interior, you can click on each photo to enlarge it: Personally, I am a little disappointed in United’s 787 interior.  If I understand correctly though, Boeing didn’t want to … Continue reading

August 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

American Airlines New Baggage Delivery Service

American Airlines announced a new baggage delivery service in conjunction with BAGS VIP Luggage today.  Starting August 6th American will offer a more “convenient and relaxing” way to bypass baggage … Continue reading

August 2, 2012 · 1 Comment

British Airways Olympic A319 Photos and Videos

With the London Olympics in full swing I figured it would be fun to share a couple of pictures and videos featuring two different British Airways Airbus A319 planes painted with Olympic … Continue reading

August 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

New US Airways Premium Meals in Economy

US Airways announced it would be offering premium meals in Economy called DineFresh starting today, August 1st.  DineFresh will be offered on international flights to Europe, the Middle East and … Continue reading

August 1, 2012 · Leave a comment