Daily Aviation Brief – 18/05/2015
Aircraft Update:
D-AIRP Airbus A321-131 c/n 564 Lufthansa to Lufthansa Technik hangar 14/05/15.
D-AIRR Airbus A321-131 c/n 567 Lufthansa Departed Lufthansa Technik hangar 14/05/15 arrived 03/04/15.
Global Aviation News:
Aena awarded the ramp handling licenses for its 43 airports
Read more: http://www.flightconsulting.com/aena-awarded-the-ramp-handling-licenses-for-its-43-airports/
Air Berlin has last shot at turnaround – CEO
Read more: http://www.euronews.com/business-newswires/3016667-air-berlin-has-last-shot-at-turnaround-ceo/
Airbus: TAM’s first A350 XWB due by the end of 2015
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/airbus-tams-first-a350-xwb-takes-shape-445513
Flying Toward Opportunity- Emerging markets offer big rewards – and risks – for aerospace companies.
Read more: http://longitudes.ups.com/flying-toward-opportunity/
How a jet fuel tax cap will help Charlotte’s hub
Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article21108636.html
IAG Responds to US Carriers Gulf Airlines Subsidy Claim
Iberia Wins 17 Ground Handling Licences
Read more: http://www.airportsinternational.com/2015/05/iberia-wins-17-ground-handling-licences/16676
In-Flight WiFi: So Complicated. Very Satellites. Much Dollars. Wow.
Lufthansa stays grounded as rates take off
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/15/lufthansa-bonds-idUSL5N0Y52E720150515
No new strikes will stop Lufthansa until the end of July
Read more: http://www.eturbonews.com/58981/no-new-strikes-will-stop-lufthansa-until-end-july
SIA warns of challenging skies, steps up integration with group airlines
Read more: http://www.todayonline.com/business/sia-warns-challenging-skies-steps-integration-group-airlines
Singapore Airlines: first Airbus A350s due early 2016
Read more: http://www.ausbt.com.au/singapore-airlines-first-airbus-a350s-due-early-2016
Spirit Airlines & Frontier Merger Ahead?
Read more: http://seekingalpha.com/article/3188336-spirit-airlines-and-frontier-merger-ahead
The Emirates Strike Back: Persian Gulf Carriers Go On The Offensive VS U.S.’ Big 3
The Viability of Long-Haul Low-Cost Carrier Service
U.S. airline CEOs: Europe made ‘mistake’ on Gulf carriers’ access
U.S. Three vs. Middle East Three: Why All The Screaming?
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/ideaxchange/us-three-vs-middle-east-three-why-all-screaming
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus takeover would boost tourism
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/aer-lingus-takeover-would-boost-tourism-31228528.html
Belfast International Airport boss has ‘no concerns’ over future of New York service
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Ireland for two day visit
DAA pays chairman’s law firm Arthur Cox €4.3m in fees
Dublin & Tel Aviv: Building A Silicon Bridge
Read more: http://www.dublinglobe.com/2015/05/dublin-tel-aviv-building-a-silicon-bridge/
Declan Ryan: “If We Focus On The Things That We’re Good At, Then We Can Lead.”
Dip in combined terminal movements at Shannon
Read more: http://clareherald.com/2015/05/dip-in-combined-terminal-movements-at-shannon-567567/
Dublin Airport April Passenger Numbers Up 11% To 2 Million
FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock takes off with CityJet
Read more: http://radiotoday.ie/2015/05/fm104s-strawberry-alarm-clock-takes-off-with-cityjet/
IAG makes seven-year pledge on Aer Lingus’ Heathrow slots
Irish Canvasses EU on Aer Lingus Takeover Before Sign-Off
Irish state scrutineers to recommend Aer Lingus sale -Sunday Times
Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/17/uk-aerlingus-m-a-iag-idUKKBN0O20AQ20150517
Let Mueller run MAS with a free hand, says MP
Read more: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/let-mueller-run-mas-with-a-free-hand-says-mp
Marketa’s career is really taking off
Read more: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Marketa-s-career-really-taking/story-26480963-detail/story.html
One on One Interview With Aer Lingus’ Michael Rutter
Read more: http://www.globaltravelerusa.com/one-on-one-interview-with-aer-lingus-michael-rutter/
Phocuswright Europe: Ryanair predicts growth of direct bookings as it eyes expansion beyond flights
Ryanair adds Newcastle – Alicante route
Read more: http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-newcastle-alicante-route/
Ryanair boss ratchets up battle with CMA
Ryanair Celebrates Carrying 25 Million Passengers at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Read more: http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/news-and-events/25thmillionpax.html
Ryanair growing again in Madrid, its sixth biggest base; over 70 routes launched since 2006 but over 30 dropped
Ryanair has presented its winter schedule for 2015 which includes three new routes for Palma de Mallorca airport
Ryanair Holdings – Preview of FY results, due May 26th: best year ever; guidance key
Read more: https://www.davy.ie/research/public/article.htm?id=ryanair20150515_14052015.htm
Ryanair Moves Cologne – Berlin Launch to Sep 2015
Read more: http://airlineroute.net/2015/05/15/fr-cgnsxf-sep15/
Shannon showcased at major European aviation show
TRAVEL Extra’s Sunday Supplement
Read more: https://travelextra.wordpress.com/2015/04/26/travel-extras-sunday-supplement-may-17/
Irish Aviation Research Institute ™ Blog Posts:
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 16-05-15: http://bit.ly/1EMZINR
Ryanair accelerates Berlin Schönefeld-Cologne route launch and adds new routes in Berlin and Hamburg: http://bit.ly/1HlRq3G
Tweets of the day:
@BelfastCrusader easyJet’s head of Ireland said around six or seven locations were in the running for the new direct route from Belfast International Airport.
@daithimckay New figures on local passengers using Dublin Airport shows why devo of APD powers must be an economic priority. Top issue for @NIA_FinCom.
@helengibbons US preclearance at Schiphol, like at Dublin? IAG will be even keener to close that deal with Aer Lingus.
@julianoneill NI wants a Middle East direct flight. The reality. Emirates about to appoint a rep in NI but to drum up biz for its Dubai flight from Dublin.
@PatBreen1 I had talks re reopening Irish Beef, trade & aviation with key Foreign Ministry officials,Qatar @OireachtasNews .
Today’s Video Picks:
Flight briefings (part I) – Baltic Aviation Academy
Flying redefined – Welcome to my wonderful world of aviation!
Low level F-15 Strike Eagles in the Mach Loop – 13th May
Ryanair Family Extra Ireland
Start a career in cabin crew today!
The Qatar Airways A350 XWB inaugural flight to Singapore