Daily Aviation Brief – 17/06/2016
Aircraft Update:
EI-FPH Candair CRJ900 c/n 15409 Cityjet Delivered Montréal-Mirabel-Keflavik-Dublin 16/06/16.
Global Aviation News:
Abu Dhabi levies airport, hotel taxes to boost revenues
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/emirates-airport-tax-idUSL8N1982IW
Airbus to Review Goal of 50 A350 Deliveries in Late Summer
Alaska Airlines CEO Says He Might Keep Virgin America Brand
Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/alaska-airlines-ceo-virgin-america-brand-39884629
Emirates Airlines and Tourism Authority of Thailand sign new agreement to boost tourism to Thailand
Read more: http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news/article/61870/emirates-airlines-and-tourism-authority
Emirates to start flying direct to Melbourne from Dubai
Read more: http://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/emirates-to-start-flying-direct-to-melbourne-from-dubai
Ethiopian Airlines expands in West Africa with 737-800s at Togo affiliate ASKY & Lome-Newark service
Flybe: back in profit, but still one of Europe’s least profitable listed airlines
Foreign Airlines Seeking A Bigger Piece of American Pie
Garuda Indonesia Part 1: Strategic international expansion and an ambitious hub plan for Jakarta
Heathrow and Gatwick battle for regional support
Read more: http://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/1525838-heathrow-and-gatwick-battle-regional-support
Iran Air Wins Removal of Most Operating Restrictions in Europe
JetBlue Trims Growth Plans on Revenue Woes and Rising Fuel Costs
LCCs in North Asia: low average LCC penetration disguises achievements and intense competition
Mango CEO Denies State Parent SAA Subsidized Cheap Plane Leases
Singapore Air to Challenge United With Nonstop Flights to U.S.
Turbulence at Virgin Australia: Some winners, some changes. Virgin’s share register revolving door
World’s Biggest Jetliner — Available for Rent at 40% Discount
World’s Fastest Growing Airline Market Opens as India Eases
Irish Aviation News:
Belfast airport voices support for Gatwick expansion
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/62002/belfast-airport-voices-support-for-gatwick-expansion
Boeing backs Norwegian’s plans to use Irish base to launch services to the US
CityJet to showcase SuperJet at air show
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/cityjet-to-showcase-superjet-at-air-show-34805109.html
daa to host North Runway Public Information and Consultation Events
IAG’s CEO Willie Walsh: Additional A380s depend on ‘right pricing’
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airframes/iag-s-walsh-additional-a380s-depend-right-pricing
IAG CEO Willie Walsh Says Group Won’t Tell Britons How to Vote on EU
Ryanair celebrates its 7 millionth passenger to Malta – announces new destinations
Ryanair & Roz: New ‘leisure’ fare bundles bags, boarding and seats in one price
Shannon Councillor Wants Better Communication From Airport authorities
Read more: http://www.clare.fm/news/shannon-councillor-wants-better-communication-airport-authorities
UIA enhanced fleet with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Irish lessor SMBC Aviation
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 15 June 2016: http://bit.ly/1UzHqYK
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 15-06-16: http://bit.ly/28Fj8qm
Tweets of the day:
@hannah_lou Amplification is key in a connected to world – Michelle Lee of @AerLingus on making your brand stand out in a competitive space. #marsoc.
@hannah_lou A brand needs to stand for something – Michelle Lee of @AerLingus on Building Brands in a Connected World. #MarSoc.
@KeepAirborneUK #Aircraft making their very 1st visit @FIAFarnborough include F-35, Airbus A350-1000, Bombardier CSeries, Boeing 737 MAX, Antonov An-178…
@KineticIreland Knowing our customers is paramount to driving business Michelle Lee Aer Lingus @Mktsociety.
@LeehamNews Aerospace analyst tells @LeehamNews @Boeing may be looking at another $500m-$1bn charge for tanker program.
@RadicalDublin “Digital digital digital – it’s influencing everything we do” Michelle Lee from Aer Lingus @Mktsociety.
@sylvainfaust #CSeries 2nd CS300 (FTV8) in Arizona completing its Certification #avgeek #Bombardier.
Today’s Video Picks:
ATR 4 US aircraft tours Dallas and Seattle
Boeing Keeps the C-17 Flying
Global 7000: Redefining the Business Jet Experience
New Leisure Plus & Improved Business Plus | Ryanair
The Intricate Complexities of Being a Jet Maker: Airbus CEO Tom Enders