Daily Aviation Brief – 26/02/2016
Aircraft Update:
EI-FMT Airbus A319-111 c/n 2113 Volotea Airlines Delivered Shannon-Nates 25/02/16 ex 9H-AEG.
EI-FON Boeing 737-8AS/W c/n 44721 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 24/02/16.
TF-ISJ Boeing 757-256 c/n 26249 Icelandair Ferried Norwich-Keflavik 24/02/16 ex EI-DUD.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus Must Make More Jets as `Golden Years’ Lie Ahead for China
ANA 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine-Heat Issue
Boeing Bets on China Domestic Cargo Boom for 737 Conversion
Canadian pension funds and Kuwait to buy London City Airport
Canada should allow increased airline foreign ownership -study
Read more: http://in.reuters.com/article/canada-airlines-idINL2N1642DP
Emirates just flew past half a million followers on LinkedIn: here’s how [INFOGRAPHIC]
Emirates to utilise flexible routings on upcoming Dubai-Auckland service to improve efficiency
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/emirates-delivering-a-14000km-flight-in-the-shortest-time-528306
In strategy shift, Boeing backs 7 MAX: sources
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2016/02/22/in-strategy-shift-boeing-backs-7-max-sources/
Luang Prabang Airport: Laos resort to grow rapidly in 2016 as AirAsia, HK Express, SilkAir enter
Oil price sinks but airlines aren’t lowering fuel surcharge
Read more: http://www.aspireaviation.com/2016/02/24/oil-price-sinks-but-airlines-arent-lowering-fuel-surcharge/
South Africa’s Government considering merging SAA and SA Express and engaging equity partner
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/saa-sa-express-merger-on-the-cards-528556
Thailand examines airline finances due to safety concerns
Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-aviation-idUKKCN0VW14F
The A330’s continued commercial success leads to a new production rate increase
The legacy carriers’ low costs – Lufthansa’s Eurowings, Air France-KLM’s Transavia, IAG’s Vueling: foreign bases, long-haul challenges
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/02/24/eurowings-transavia-and-vueling-growth-airports-revealed/
United Ponders an Earlier Retirement for Out-of-Favor 747s
United Said to Pick Boeing Again in Snub to Bombardier, Embraer
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Record Financial Results for 2015 and Authorizes Share Repurchase Program of $400 Million
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/27718
easyJet: how the pricing model is being challenged as Ryanair moves into its territory
EU Commission steps in to sort out delay in US flights to Cork
Interview: Ryanair CEO on How Low-Cost Carriers Can Help European Airlines Can Prosper Again
Intrepid Announces the Placement of Seven (7) A330-300 Aircraft with Turkish Airlines
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/27716
Media blitz aims to ground Shannon
Read more: http://www.limerickpost.ie/2016/02/25/media-blitz-aims-to-ground-shannon/
Norwegian and Ryanair eyeing partnership
Read more: http://www.thelocal.no/20160225/norwegian-and-ryanair-eyeing-partnership-report
O’Leary Grateful for Bad Press as Ryanair Growth Continues in Denmark
Ryanair Launches Edinburgh Winter 2016 Schedule
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/27709
Ryanair Launches Glasgow Winter 2016 Schedule
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/27710
Ryanair Launches Record London Winter 2016 Schedule
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/27736
Ryanair nears agreement on feeder plans
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/ryanair-nears-agreement-feeder-plans
Ryanair Runs Anti-Brexit Ads — But Says Weak Pound Not a Worry
Ryanair to campaign against Brexit
Read more: http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2016/0224/770470-ryanair-brexit/
WOW air will fly to Iceland five times weekly, with fares from €69pp
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
An Emirates Airlines Irish Success story: http://bit.ly/1WslGjM
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 21 February 2016: http://bit.ly/1mRc3ib
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 21-02-2016: http://bit.ly/1QulTo3
Tweets of the day:
@Fly_Norwegian Delighted to join @A4Europe & add #FlyNorwegian’s voice to crucial European #aviation issues.
@Jamie_Freed Air New Zealand more than doubles half-year earnings, still more profitable proportionally than Qantas.
@Jamie_Freed ACCC gives final approval to Qantas/American Airlines alliance but they are still waiting on US approvals.
@Mattonews Wow. Good appointment. Asciano CEO John Mullen to become next Telstra chairman. He’s a former DHL boss and sits on Telstra board.
@SarahMcCabe1 “The UK economy and its future growth prospects are stronger as a member of the European Union than they are outside of the EU” says O’Leary.
Today’s Video Picks:
A Conversation with Jeff Slagle Delta Airlines
Airbus A350 XWB – TAM Airlines
Indian Aviation Expo 2016 To Be Held In Hyderabad | President To Inaugurate Event
Jungle Pilots are Superheroes – Smarter Every Day 152
Michael O’Leary: Brexit would threaten investment
http://www.independent.ie/videos/video-michael-oleary-brexit-would-threaten-investment-34481976.html
Redesign could reconfigure airplane seats for larger passengers
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Trevor
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