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Published on October 18th, 2016 | by Trevor Buckley

Daily Aviation Brief – 18/10/2016

Aircraft Update:

D-AILB Airbus A319-114 c/n 610 Lufthansa to Lufthansa Technik 15/10/16.

OY-JTM Boeing 737-4Z9(F) c/n 27094 Jet Time to Atlantic Aviation Group 15/10/16.

OY-KAR Airbus A320-232 c/n 3159 SAS Airlines departed Lufthansa Technik 14/10/16.

OY-SRJ Boeing 767-25E(F) c/n 27195 Star Air to Atlantic Aviation Group 15/10/16.

PH-IAM Embraer 190LR c/n 19000310 Falko Regional Ferried Exeter–Norwich 15/10/16 for paint into Air Moldova colours.

Global Aviation News:

A good week for Boeing wide-bodies

Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2016/10/17/pontifications-good-week-boeing-wide-bodies/

British Airways to cease Chengdu route

Read more: https://www.businesstraveller.com/airlines/2016/10/17/british-airways-cease-chengdu-route/

California’s Ontario International Airport Part 2: Dominated by LCCs

Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/californias-ontario-international-airport-part-2-dominated-by-lccs-304923

Finnair launches Singapore to Helsinki route, claiming fastest way to get to Europe

Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/17/finnair-launches-singapore-to-helsinki-route-claiming-fastest-way-to-get-to-europe.html

Inselair: opportunities for the airline’s niche are ripe if the airline commits to an expanded fleet

Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/inselair-opportunities-for-the-airlines-niche-are-ripe-if-the-airline-commits-to-an-expanded-fleet-307037

Moody’s call for Boeing to cut wide body 777-300ER prices may strengthen QA strategy

Read more: http://www.gulf-times.com/story/517651/Moody-s-call-for-Boeing-to-cut-wide-body-777-300ER

Monarch Airlines: group receives new cash from Greybull Capital but profit outlook is down

Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/monarch-airlines-group-receives-new-cash-from-greybull-capital-but-profit-outlook-is-down-307281

Pressure mounts on Theresa May over airport expansion decision

Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/pressure-mounts-on-theresa-may-over-airport-expansion-decision-35135714.html

Russia’s Nordwind Airlines Gets Moscow-New York designation

Read more: http://atwonline.com/airlines/russias-nordwind-airlines-gets-moscow-new-york-designation

Scope clauses stop aircraft development

Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2016/10/17/scope-clauses-stop-aircraft-development/

SR Technics and Aviation Cosmetics Malta Launch Lease-End Transitioning Services, LETS

Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31264

Star Alliance connecting partner model evolves as Juneyao Airlines replaces Mango as first member

Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/star-alliance-connecting-partner-model-evolves-as-juneyao-airlines-replaces-mango-as-first-member-307269

What are the new airport connectivity trends?

Read more: http://www.airport-business.com/2016/10/new-airport-connectivity-trends/

Irish Aviation News:

Atlantic Aviation Group Granted EASA CAMO Part M Approval

Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31263

CityJet assures customers that normal services will continue at London City Airport

Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31267

CityJet named European regional airline of the year

Read more: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/cityjet-named-european-regional-airline-of-the-year-1.2829727

GECAS and Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Centre Shannon have collaborated to develop a one week intensive program targeted at Transition Year (TY) students in the local schools

Read more: http://atlanticairventure.com/courses/gecas-ty-aviation-academy/

Here’s Why You Should Thank Your Lucky Stars That Dublin Airport Is On Your Doorstep

Read more: https://lovindublin.com/dublin/thank-your-lucky-stars-dublin-airport-is-on-your-doorstep

Pembroke Capital air leasing directors share €2.8m pay

Read more: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/pembroke-capital-air-leasing-directors-share-28m-pay-425950.html

SAS to add extra flights to its three routes out of Dublin

Read more: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/sas-to-add-extra-flights-to-its-three-routes-out-of-dublin-1.2831917

Shane Ross And Tourism Ireland CEO Have ‘Very Positive’ Brexit Meeting

Read more: http://www.hospitalityireland.com/shane-ross-tourism-ireland-ceo-positive-brexit-meeting/33601

The first of the State’s proceeds from the Aer Lingus sale has been spent

Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/the-first-of-the-states-proceeds-from-the-aer-lingus-sale-has-been-spent-35129420.html

WTM Aviation Programme – Interview with Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates & Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG)

Read more: http://www.wtmlondon.com/en/Sessions/28259/WTM-Aviation-Programme-Interview-with-Sir-Tim-Clark-President-of-Emirates-Willie-Walsh-CEO-of-International-Airlines-Group-IAG

Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 17 October 2016: http://bit.ly/2dHZ92M

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 17 October 2016: http://bit.ly/2dVhmLM

Tweets of the day:

@collegeireland Recent signing of CIAS Comprehensive Agreement With Nth. African Partner Aures Aviation.

@Danyal_Gilani Revival of PIA: PIA advertises for leasing wide body aircraft for both short & long term. New destinations to be added as fleet expands.

@ghimlay .@USDOT fines @flyPAL $20,000 for providing the wrong tarmac delay info – twice.

@RAeSTimR A350 w/10000th Airbus livery will be used on inaugural @SingaporeAir Singapore-San Francisco service later this month. #Airbus10000 #Avgeek.

@STGAerospace According to a study by @theAPEXassoc 7 out of 10 fliers cite comfort & ambience as their #1 priority #PaxEx #IFEC.

@zrh_airport 2morrow @emirates A380 will arrive in 2-class configuration, as far as we know it’s 1st time a plane with so many seats (615!) landed in ZRH.

‏‏Today’s Videos Picks:

Etihad Airways – A Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline

https://youtu.be/78VSLV5bdPM

Meeting the Emirates team on the new Jennifer Aniston commercial | Emirates

https://youtu.be/6ibgNqRkgdA

Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight to Windhoek, Namibia

https://youtu.be/zMO5-8STeW0

Relive the magic moment of the delivery of A350

https://youtu.be/Bx-rjxdIO3k

The first year of Finnair A350

https://youtu.be/wRbDbVE9UBw

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