Daily Aviation Brief – 21/06/2016
Aircraft Update:
A7-ACC Airbus A330-202 c/n 511 Qatar Airways departed Eirtech Aviation Dublin 16/06/16 after painting.
A7-BAL Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) c/n 38244 Qatar Airways to Eirtech Aviation Dublin 17/06/16 for painting.
Global Aviation News:
Air Canada bulks up capacity for the high season as long term labour stability improves
Alaska, jetBlue and Southwest cost projections; good in the short term but long term challenges loom
BA Owner Seeks To Land Heathrow Hub Scheme
Read more: http://news.sky.com/story/1714737/ba-owner-seeks-to-land-heathrow-hub-scheme
Chengdu: A rapidly expanding aviation hub
Read more: http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/267383/chengdu-a-rapidly-expanding-aviation-hub/
Dutch cargo carrier Martinair phases out MD-11Fs
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airframes/dutch-cargo-carrier-martinair-phases-out-md-11fs
Garuda Indonesia Part 2: US expansion, starting with Los Angeles, will be challenging and risky
Hainan Airlines parent confirms interest in Monarch stake
India Allows Foreign Investors to Buy 100% of Local Airlines
Jacksonville International Airport – representing Florida’s largest city
Quebec City International Airport: servicing tourism and its critical regional support roles
UK referendum could affect European airline traffic rights
Read more: http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2016/0620/796900-brexit-and-air-travel/
Value Alliance: the hubs, focus airports and routes where alliance members might gain synergies
What Could Brexit Mean for International Travelers?
Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-20/what-could-brexit-mean-for-international-travelers
Irish Aviation News:
Airline chief flies off handle at ratings ‘sabotage’
Ascend Aero Helicopter Newsletter 20 June
Read more: http://www.ascendaero.com/2016/06/20/helicopter-newsletter-20-june/
Ascend Aero IFE Newsletter 20 June
Read more: http://www.ascendaero.com/2016/06/20/ife-newsletter-20-june/
Bumper sales figures for retail outlets at Belfast International Airport
CityJet connects Cork to regional France
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/06/20/cityjet-connects-cork-regional-france/
Darby Kennedy: A Long Way for a Drink
Read more: http://kilcullenbridge.blogspot.ie/2016/06/darby-kennedy-long-way-for-drink.html
Listen to pilots defending Dublin air traffic controller against a rude BA pilot
Ryanair cofounder says budget travel coming to Argentina
Ryanair’s hidden airline charges to be investigated by watchdog
Ryanair to cut back flights from Hahn Airport
Stobart Air’s takeover talks move up a gear
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/stobart-airs-takeover-talks-move-up-a-gear-34815448.html
Winner Announced for Aircraft Maintenance Award at IrelandSkills National Competition: Proudly Supported by the IAA
8 Aviation Events starting week of June 27 on Ascend Aero’s Complete Guide to Aerospace Conferences & Events
Read more: http://www.ascendaero.com/events/
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 15 June 2016: http://bit.ly/1UzHqYK
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 20 June 2016 : http://bit.ly/28MsHfa
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 15-06-16: http://bit.ly/28Fj8qm
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 20-06-16 : http://bit.ly/28K2jU0
Tweets of the day:
@e_russell Big news in the aircraft leasing world – Udvar-Hazy to leave the helm of ALC on 1 July.
@ghimlay .@JetBlue points out @AmericanAir fare mistake for new Cuba flights, AA is not pleased.
@MarkKleinmanSky Exclusive: BA boss Willie Walsh warns ministers over 3rd runway cost as Heathrow Hub says its plan billions cheaper.
@Randy_Brown American Airlines CEO Says Industry May Never Again Lose Money – #avgeek.
@RedFMNews The Cost of flights from Cork to the US will drop significantly if the new Cork to Boston route is given the go ahead.
Today’s Video Picks:
Analyst: Aircraft carriers show US commitment to PH
BOI Runway Run 2016
Irelandwest Knock 30th anniversary events
Launch Of The New Leisure Plus and Improved Business Plus | Ryanair
This BA Pilot Was Rude To Dublin Ground Control – So All The Other Pilots Ganged Up On Him