Daily Aviation Brief – 11/08/2016
Aircraft Update:
D-AIZJ Airbus A320-214 c/n 4449 Lufthansa To Lufthansa Technik hangar 09/08/16.
EI-DGU Airbus A300B4-622RF c/n 557 European Air Transport To Eirtech Aviation Shannon 25/07/16 in all white colours.
Global Aviation News:
Air Berlin: Second quarter results reflect adverse geopolitical climate in Europe
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/30405
Air France to increase West Africa flights
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/air-france-increase-west-africa-flights
Airline pulls plug on Newcastle to New York route
Read more: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/airline-pulls-plug-on-newcastle-to-new-york-route-1-8060191
American Air Climbs on Improved Forecast for Key Revenue Measure
Boeing, Mauritania Airlines Finalize Order for One Next-Generation 737-800
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/30391
Boeing: More than 100m pax have travelled on 787
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/boeing-blog-100-million-served-584156
Google Study Forecasts Southeast Asia Online Travel Market at $76 Billion in 2025
India’s Air-Traffic Controller Shortage Alarms Aviation Pros
JetBlue CEO Learns to Pivot as Airline’s Strategy Evolves
Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/jetblue-ceo-learns-to-pivot-as-airlines-strategy-evolves-1470751470
Lufthansa Cargo takes over time:matters Group
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airlines/lufthansa-cargo-takes-over-timematters-group
MATTA wants RM33 difference in passenger charges at KLIA, KLIA2 maintained
Oslo Airport strengthens the focus on Asia
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/30394
TransAsia Airways to integrate V Air from Oct-2016; TransAsia CEO transferred
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/transasia-airways—-584354
West Africa, a cash cow for int’l carriers
Read more: http://www.graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/west-africa-a-cash-cow-for-int-l-carriers.html
79 aircraft removed from global fleet in June: IATA
Read more: http://www.gulf-times.com/story/506566/79-aircraft-removed-from-global-fleet-in-June-IATA
Irish Aviation News:
Brexit ‘to bring low fares’
Read more: http://www.theirishworld.com/brexit-tourism-ireland/
Column: What can Ryanair learn from Southwest Airlines’ recent turbulence?
Read more: http://www.businesspost.ie/column-what-can-ryanair-learn-from-southwest-airlines-recent-turbulence/
Dublin Airport invites bids to build £270m runway as passenger numbers grow
Dublin Airport Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Major Airport This Year
Metro North call after strong airport figures
Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/metro-north-call-after-strong-airport-figures/
Norwegian Air International’s Brief, Entangled History
Norwegian Air International (NAI) plans for Ireland
Read more: http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/norwegian-air-plans-for-ireland-1.2750618
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 10 August 2016: http://bit.ly/2aGkrfe
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 10-08-16: http://bit.ly/2aMm6kT
Tweets of the day:
@Airlineroute AirAsia X returns to Europe from Oct 2016.
@ghimlay .@AmericanAir hires VivaLatinamerica CEO @josephmohanjr as VP alliances and partnerships.
@winglets747 As Rio Olympics close, ANA on 22 Aug will fly charter flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo, host of next summer games. Flight number? NH2020.
@winglets747 Delta expected to cut flights from Tokyo Narita to Bangkok,Minneapolis (replaced with Haneda), New York JFK and Osaka.
@winglets747 Delta’s expected ending of Tokyo-Osaka feeder flight (no local traffic) means Delta will only serve Osaka from Guam and Hawaii.
Today’s Videos Picks:
Aviation, Alexi Currie – University of South Australia
Azul CEO Neeleman: How Olympics Are Affecting Air Travel
Bombardier’s visit in Riga
Liow says no issue with airport charges, any airlines can capitalise on lower charge policy at klia2
M’sia Airlines Can Enjoy Lower Tax & Operate From KLIA2, If It Operates As A Low Cost Carrier – Liow