Dipesh is an Analyst and (ex) Aerospace Engineer. He provides insights and analysis into both business & technological aspects of the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aircraft
What’s the outlook for Airbus A319 in 2025? How are various airlines handling their fleets of this legacy narrowbody, and where does the A319 stand in the competitive single-aisle sector? Here's my analysis. Let's get started. The A319’s Role And Legacy Among Narrowbodies I
Analysis
I find 2025 uniquely interesting for Delta Airlines because it marks a phase when many tactical strategies are finally bearing fruit. At this point, Delta is looking to have a promising year, buoyed by consistent premium travel demand, robust cash flow projections, and optimism on numerous fronts. From what I’
AviationOutlook Newsletter
Dear readers, Welcome to AviationOutlook Newsletter, your one-stop source for the most relevant Aviation & Aerospace news briefs and industry insights (minus noise). Here are the important updates for today. Let’s get started. Airbus Secures Additional A350F Order from STARLUX Airlines Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has placed a firm
Airbus
It’s exciting to see a relatively young airline like Taiwan’s Starlux making moves in the cargo space. The announcement today that Starlux has doubled its Airbus A350F freighter order to ten aircraft is a clear signal of its growing ambitions in the air cargo market. A Leap into
AviationOutlook Newsletter
Dear readers, Welcome to AviationOutlook Newsletter, your one-stop source for the most relevant Aviation & Aerospace news briefs and industry insights (minus noise). Here are the important updates for today. Let’s get started. United Airlines Accelerates Free Starlink Internet Rollout Across Fleet United Airlines has accelerated its timeline for
Aviation News
United Airlines is making bold moves to redefine in-flight connectivity by fast-tracking the rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service across its fleet. What’s Happening? United announced it will begin testing Starlink next month, with the first commercial flight featuring the high-speed internet service scheduled for spring 2025 on
Airbus A350
Today, on January 3, 2025, Emirates marked the debut of its first Airbus A350-900 on the Dubai to Edinburgh route. Why Edinburgh? The choice of Edinburgh as the inaugural destination is strategic. This route, previously served by a Boeing 777 before a multi-year hiatus, has been revived with a daily
Spirit Airlines
It’s not every day you see a company’s valuation drop below what its executives earned in a single year, but that’s exactly where Spirit Airlines finds itself as we kick off 2025. After a turbulent 2024, Spirit’s equity now sits at just $12.6 million—less
JetBlue
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has slapped JetBlue Airways with a $2 million fine for what it called “chronic flight delays.” It’s the first time the DOT has penalized a carrier specifically for repeated delays on certain routes. It’s a bold move, and one that sends
AviationOutlook Newsletter
Dear readers, Welcome to AviationOutlook Newsletter, your one-stop source for the most relevant Aviation & Aerospace news briefs and industry insights (minus noise). Here are the important updates for today. Let’s get started. Air India Launches Airbus A350-900 Service on Delhi-Newark Route Air India has officially deployed its Airbus
Air India
Air India has kicked off 2025 with a significant milestone: the deployment of its Airbus A350-900 on the Delhi-Newark route. This move strengthens the airline's presence in the competitive U.S.-India travel corridor. The inaugural flight landed at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on January 2, 2025,
Jeju Air
Life in South Korea was rattled by the tragic crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at Muan International Airport on December 29, which claimed 179 lives and left only two survivors. Authorities are now focusing on the aircraft’s black boxes—specifically, a damaged flight data recorder (FDR) destined