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
Finnair launches Singapore to Helsinki route, claiming fastest way to get to Europe
Inselair: opportunities for the airline’s niche are ripe if the airline commits to an expanded fleet
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
Pressure mounts on Theresa May over airport expansion decision
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
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
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
SAS to add extra flights to its three routes out of Dublin
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
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.
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Relive the magic moment of the delivery of A350
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