Where Are The Aircraft?

Many airlines need new airplanes, including Hawaiian Airlines, which seeks to replace its Boeing 717s. Boeing and Airbus can hardly keep up. And don’t forget about their suppliers.

Dear readers,

Hello from Istanbul, where global airline CEOs and other top executives have gathered for the IATA Annual General Meeting.

IATA, as you may know, is the main global industry trade group for airlines. It lobbies governments for reduced regulation, and comes up with policies and procedures that allow airlines to work together without running…