Daily Aviation Brief – 02/09/2015
Aircraft Update:
HS-TAT Airbus A300-622R c/n 782 Thai International Ferried Bangkok-Incheon-Anchorage-Roswell 30/08-01/09/15 for AerSale.
LZ-PMZ Airbus A321-231 c/n 1060 Air Via In service Sofia-Bourgas-Varna-Dusseldorf-Varna 28-29/08/15 in all white colours ex EI-FBF.
OE-IAJ Boeing 737-476(F) c/n 24440 TNT Airways Ferried Shannon-Liège 01/09/15 ex EI-STB.
Global Aviation News:
Aeroflot to Buy Transaero in Tie-Up of Russia’s Biggest Airlines
Australia is a key market for Emirates and Etihad, and is the missing link for Qatar Airways
Azul Faces Three Concurrent Key Challenges
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/azul-faces-three-concurrent-key-challenges
Belgium to collect data on travellers of planes, trains and ferries
Caribbean Airlines sensibly axes London as it works toward sustainability and survivability
Delta, China Eastern to Strengthen Their Global Cooperation
Delta and Etihad Are Road Testing the Future of Airline Fares and Loyalty
Read more: http://skift.com/2015/08/31/fare-class-trickery-may-be-the-future-of-air-travel/
Finnair Cargo Has Capital Ideas
Read more: http://www.aircargonews.com/0815/150831/Finnair-Cargo-Capital-Ideas.html
Five intriguing new city pairs
Read more: http://atwonline.com/blog/five-intriguing-new-city-pairs
Greenland Express: Departures Cancelled The Rest Of 2015
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/24868
LATAM Airlines Group has to undergo a delicate balance of short term pain for strategic gain
Qantas retro-inspired charity flight is set for take-off! Destination? Longreach!
Republic Airways Demands Union Ratify Final Contract Offer
SkyGreece suspends operations
Read more: http://www.airfinancejournal.com/article/3484549/SkyGreece-suspends-operations.html
Technology Giving Growing Asian Airports an Edge Over Older Rivals
Read more: http://skift.com/2015/09/01/technology-giving-growing-asian-airports-an-edge-over-older-rivals/
The future of cargo operations hangs in the air as ‘new’ Malaysia Airlines takes off
Transport Minister Derek Mackay says powers over air passenger duty must be devolved to Scotland
Vietnam Airlines Abandons A380 Plans
Read more: http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/250677/vietnam-airlines-abandons-a380-plans/
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines keep expanding their JV to provide blanket UK-US coverage
Irish Aviation News:
Abu Dhabi and Etihad Brief Irish Media
Read more: http://www.ittn.ie/news/abu-dhabi-and-etihad-brief-irish-media/
Aer Lingus Group plc Director Resignations and Appointment
Read more: http://www.ise.ie/app/announcementDetails.aspx?ID=12484139
‘Copter firm moved from high fliers to state utility
Early Bird IASA Aviation Symposium tickets on sale now
Read more: http://www.iasa.aero/
EI-FIS Boeing 737-8AS Ryanair First Flight
Read more: http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.ie/2015/08/ei-fis-b737-8as-ryanair-first-flight.html
Etihad service cut partly due to aircraft shortage
Flybe Doubles Direct Flights to Cardiff From Cork Airport
New National Aviation Policy To Benefit Dublin Airport
Read more: http://www.northcountyleader.ie/2015/09/01/new-national-aviation-policy-to-benefit-dublin-airport/
Ryanair Boss Predicts “Airfare War” This Winter
Read more: http://www.northcountyleader.ie/2015/09/01/ryanair-boss-predicts-airfare-war-this-winter/
Ryanair has warned a second runway at Dublin Airport must be built at a low cost
Ryanair increasing frequency on Dublin-Alicante route in Summer 2016 from 8 to 10 weekly [Spanish]
Ryanair may open new base at Milan Malpensa
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/ryanair-may-open-new-base-milan-malpensa
Ryanair set to take off from Schiphol
Read more: http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/09/01/ryanair-set-to-take-off-from-schiphol/
Ryanair still has huge plans in Copenhagen
Read more: http://cphpost.dk/general/ryanair-still-has-huge-plans-in-copenhagen.html
Where do local TDs stand on the Aran Islands air transport issue?
2016 Aer Lingus Cadet Pilot Training Programme
Read more: http://careers.aerlingus.com/careers-in-the-air/cadet-pilots/
IrishAero Blog Posts:
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 22-08-15: http://bit.ly/1PrpcqX
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 29-08-15: http://bit.ly/1F5w084
RTÉ One to aire new six part factual series ‘Inside Shannon’ : http://bit.ly/1LAl8Xq
Tweets of the day:
@airkarp Michael Boyd: ‘I’m wondering whether [airline] alliances will be around at any level in 5 years. Does Air China need United?’ #Boyd15LAS.
@e_russell @AmericanAir’s next heritage liveries: TWA, Reno Air and AirCal 737-800s. Can’t wait! #boyd15las https://twitter.com/e_russell/status/638458387512950784
@ghimlay @VivaAerobus is coming to Tijuana, will add service to MEX and GDL. Airline cites @viajaVolaris’ dominance at TIJ, expects to lower fares.
@Independent_ie @ryanair to confirm plans of a significant expansion of services from @DublinAirport at event on Thursday. Tourism Minister to attend.
@JustinMeyerKC Future Heritage Jet liveries in the pipeline for American Airlines. #Boyd15LAS.
@WandrMe Yes, international alliances are still needed. Expect more, tighter bilateral deals within alliances. #Boyd15LAS.
Today’s Video Picks:
Ethiopian Airlines B787 cabin interior
On Ground Experience of Ethiopian B787
Ryanair BAC 1-11 (Cockpit video)
2 days to significant cost savings at Aer Lingus