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August 13, 2026
Simple Flying
Inside the financial reporting of major US airlines, quarterly filings with the US Department Of Transportation (DOT) have begun to reveal a surprising operational truth. Order-book announcements at international airshows are dominating the headlines at the moment, but the actual cost to keep a widebody in the air is decided on quarterly Form 41 balance sheets. Standing on the ramp, the stretched Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner appears to be a heavy aircraft to operate due to its sheer scale; however, US fleet data confirms it is currently the most cost-effective twin-engine widebody flying in domestic and transatlantic service.