Daily Aviation Brief – 11/08/2015
Aircraft Update:
EI-STC Boeing 737-476(SF) c/n 24446 Air Contractors To Air Contractors hangar 08/08/15.
G-DHLH Boeing 767-3JHF/W c/n 37808 DHL Airways To Lufthansa Technik hangar 08/08/15.
TF-ISN Boeing 767-319 c/n 30586 Icelandair Delivered Shannon-Keflavik 06/08/15 in basic colours ex VQ-BVD.
VT-SLD Boeing 737-9GJER c/n 34957 SpiceJet Delivered Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen-Delhi 08/08/15 ex 2-TSGC.
Global Aviation News:
Air Malta aims to take the fight to low-cost airlines while retaining value
Air Malta is a huge asset and a priority
Are Jets Upsized More Now Than Before the Recession?
Airbus switches underline trend to A321neo
Read more: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-switches-underline-trend-to-a321neo-415492/
A350 VTP assembly process improvement.
Read more: http://bloga350.blogspot.ie/2015/08/a350-vtp-assembly-process-improvement.html
American Airlines, Sabre Said to Be Hit in Hacks Backed by China
BA Cityflyer Deploys Panasonic Rugged Toughpad Tablets
Read more: http://business.panasonic.com/toughpad/us/british-airways.html?sf39786688=1
Buhari Orders Speedy action On Re-establishment Nigeria Airways
Caribbean Airlines to Axe London, to Retire 767s from Fleet
Read more: http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2015/08/10/caribbean-airlines-to-axe-london-to-retire-767s-from-fleet/
Delta Air Lines shrinks Dubai service, points to Gulf carrier growth
Emirati cadet pilots ‘the future of Etihad Airways’
Read more: http://www.thenational.ae/business/the-life/emirati-cadet-pilots-the-future-of-etihad-airways
Emirates signs $5m advertising deal with Jennifer Aniston
Read more: http://gulfbusiness.com/2015/08/emirates-signs-5m-advertising-deal-jennifer-anniston/#.VchTbPlViko
ENAC chief warns of penalties for Vueling over airport issue
European airports see positive 1H growth in passenger traffic
Read more: http://atwonline.com/finance-data/european-airports-see-positive-1h-growth-passenger-traffic
It’s time for the Uberisation of airlines
Read more: http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/it-s-time-for-the-uberisation-of-airlines-1.1563462
New Emirates Link Worth Around $100 Million to Orlando
On Board Delta’s First Private Jet Upgrade
Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-07/on-board-delta-s-first-private-jet-upgrade
Qantas: Will Boeing 787 dreams finally become reality?
Saudia’s LA-Riyadh direct flight set to make history
Read more: http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/787751
Six days in a transatlantic plane: four continents and 2,000 passengers
Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on Intention to Implement Security Enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program
This guy saves on London rent by commuting from Barcelona
Read more: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/07/travel/barcelona-london-commuter/index.html
2 engines per week is the production rate for A350-900 at Rolls-Royce
Read more: http://bloga350.blogspot.ie/2015/08/2-engines-per-week-is-production-rate.html
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus carried a record 1.1 million passengers in July
Aergen Acquires Four Mid-Life Narrowbody Aircraft
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/24601
Bohai Leasing enters into Exclusivity Agreement with Avolon to acquire 100% interest in Avolon for US$32 per share
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/24613
Cardinal Dolan on board first-ever Aer Lingus flight from US to Irish holy site Knock
Dublin-based aircraft leasing firm Avolon takes dramatic step towards accepting €2.3bn takeover offer
Green Aviation is an Irish commercial drone company and its CEO, Oisin Green has flying ambitions to enter new and profitable sectors
Read more: https://www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/green-aviation-drones-ireland
How did Ryanair become Ireland’s favourite airline?
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/how-did-ryanair-become-irelands-favourite-airline-31436283.html
Knock Airport renews 100pc renewable energy deal
Read more: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/earth-science/2015/08/10/knock-airport-energy
Lufthansa’s Irish operations record €70m profit
Read more: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/lufthansas-irish-operations-record-70m-profit-347101.html
Marist to play in Ireland in 2016
Read more: http://thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/marist-to-play-in-ireland-in-2016/
Red 10: Full details on a very challenging August weekend
Read more: http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/news/index.cfm?storyid=EC4E63A5-5056-A318-A80008E56308F5DC
Ryanair in talks on first interlining deals with long-haul carriers
Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/08/10/uk-ryanair-interline-idUKKCN0QF1OP20150810
Ryanair in talks with IAG, Aer Lingus on feeding long haul flights
Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/08/10/uk-ryanair-interline-idUKKCN0QF1OP20150810
Tourism Ireland Situation and Outlook Analysis Report-July 2015
Willie Walsh to receive over 40,000 shares
Woodgate carries out first of 400 maintenance jobs at new hangar
Read more: http://www.woodair.com/air-charter/woodgate-marks-milestone-in-major-hangar-project/
IrishAero Blog Posts:
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 08-08-15: http://bit.ly/1PcBZxV
Tweets of the day:
@AirAsia 13 years ago, we only had 2 planes. Today we’ve flown our 300 millionth guest! – @tonyfernandes #AirAsia300millionth.
@swisshawaiian @tonyfernandes AirAsia X KUL-DEL must be in the pipeline I hope in order to feed the DEL hub. Even Malindo flies KUL-DEL.
@tonyfernandes Wow. After 13 years we have now carried 300 million people.
@winglets747 Delta: looking to have a slow burnout from Dubai rather than yanking the plug right away? (Or gasp form a partnership.)
@winglets747 Emirates in recent months has forged codeshare agreements with SNCF and Bangkok Airways (previously interline). More partnership momentum?.
Today’s Video Picks:
CONCORDE TRAINING AT SHANNON AIRPORT – COLOUR
Fans awaiting Team Ireland’s arrival in Dublin airport from the Special Olympics
First Sea Landing of the Second European Coastal Airlines Twin Otter 9A-TOC
Irish Boeing 747, 1970’s – Film 13251
KTB signs MOU with China Southern Airlines
Let your dreams fly at Stockholm’s jumbo jet hotel
RINEANNA AIRPORT – CARDINALS ARRIVE