About James Pearson
James lives and breathes route development. Educated in Air Transport Management at Loughborough University and Cranfield University, James has a PhD in airline strategy. James was Market Opportunity Analyst at London Luton London and Chief Analyst at anna.aero. He taught airline strategy and economics to undergraduate and postgraduate students for five years and has worked closely with multiple carriers on route and market intelligence projects. He is based near London, UK.
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
That’s a very tricky question. I have flown more than 50 types and variants – including the DC-3, II-96, Tu-154, and Let L-410 – and have always enjoyed going out of my way to seek them out. I especially love commercial props and pistons – the noisier, the better. My favourite modern jet is probably the A350.
Why do you love aviation?
I have been obsessed with aviation for more than 30 years. My Dad got me into it. We would often go to the airport together – and once aviation gets into your blood, it stays there!
What is your industry focus?
I look at what is happening with routes anywhere globally. I love it. I can spend hours exploring developments, seeing what is changing and why, and examining new opportunities.
Latest Articles
ASL Airlines Plans 6 Hour 30 Minute Domestic Transatlantic Boeing 737 Flights
It is probably the weirdest, but coolest, route across the North Atlantic.
Dubai-Riyadh: Emirates Launches 2024's Shortest Airbus A380 Flight
The route was last served by the quadjet in 2020 when it was not the shortest offering.
The USA’s Top 10 Domestic Airlines By Daily Flights
The number two and three carriers are neck and neck this month.
The US & Canada Have Gained 65 Routes From 29 European Airports This Summer
They are operated by a whopping 22 airlines.
Smallest Airliner: Where Qatar Airways Is Flying Its 132-Seat Airbus A320ceos
They are used on flights of up to 6h 30m this month.
80% Of United Airlines’ Boeing 767-400 Routes Will Go To Europe This Summer
Only two of its hubs will have flights by the variant.
US Boeing 747-400 Passenger Flights Drop To Just 1 Daily This Summer
Two will operate at times, but there's only one between May and July.
Porter Airlines Adds 6 Hour Embraer E195-E2 Flights To The US
For context, they are longer than most of the shortest transatlantic flights.
The World's 23 Busiest Airports Each Have More Than 1,000 Daily Flights
Which airports do you think have this many roundtrip passenger flights every day of the week?
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
1,900 Miles+: The World’s 10 Longest Embraer E190 Flights
This look comes 20 years to the day since the E190's first flight.
The Top 10 Foreign Airlines With Long-Haul US Flights This Summer
Six brand-new routes will begin soon.
Where The Boeing 777-200LR Is Flying From The US This Year
It is among the country's least-seen twin-aisles.
Wow: Wizz Air To Grow By Under 2% This Summer As Engine Problems Bite
How it'll use its aircraft has changed significantly, as summarized here.