Daily Aviation Brief – 04/11/2016
Aircraft Update:
D-AIRU Airbus A321-131 c/n 692 Lufthansa Ferried Frankfurt-Shannon 03/11/16 for winter storage.
EI-FTG Boeing 737-8AS c/n 44757 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 02/11/16.
EI-FWC Sukhoi RRJ95 c/n 95111 Cityjet Delivered Venice-Dublin 02/11/16.
XA-VOF Airbus A319-131 c/n 3077 Volaris Ferried El Salvador International -Bangor-Keflavik-Lourdes 02/03-11/16 on return to lessor Banco Inbursa.
Global Aviation News:
AA ‘misled by Delta’, Qatar Airways partnership a ‘robust business proposition’: Qatar Airways CEO
Aeroflot: Boeing 787 is ‘not part of our fleet strategy’, A350 still is
Aeroflot confirms 39 aircraft to be added to fleet by end 2016
Air France Plans New Long-Haul Carrier in CEO’s Revival Push
Air France Plans Low-Cost Startup to Repel Long-Haul Rivals
Airbnb becomes a mainstream corporate option as Qantas adds it to its FFP partners
Airlines group BARIG wants Frankfurt charges to be cut
Atol figures reveal emergence of a ‘big three’
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/63734/atol-figures-reveal-emergence-of-a-big-three
British Airways drops Chengdu service after three years; average load factor since launch well below 60% according to anna.aero research
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/10/27/british-airways-drops-chengdu-service-after-three-years/
Cathay Pacific says operating environment is ‘very tough’; sees ‘new normal’ operating environment
CSA Czech Airlines: restructuring, partnerships, and now growth for SkyTeam’s smallest airline
Crystal Elevates Global Luxury Travel to New Heights with Crystal AirCruises Innovative Itineraries for 2017 & 2018
Delta Premium to debut in 2017
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31613
Deutsche Lufthansa CEO: Prices remain under strong competitive pressure on transatlantic routes
Delta, United Said to Near Avianca Bids Amid Elliott Talks
EasyJet to apply for EU air operator’s licence
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/63764/easyjet-to-apply-for-eu-air-operators-licence
Fraport reports -5% decline in retail revenue in first nine months
Read more: https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/fraport-reports-5-decline-in-retail-revenue-in-first-nine-months/
Hainan Airlines Signs LOI with Brussels Airport
Read more: http://www.aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hainan-airlines-signs-loi-brussels-airport/
HNA Pays $1.1 Billion for Former Hong Kong Airport Site
Liberals to lift foreign ownership of domestic airlines, draft bill of rights for passengers
New ICAO SID/STAR Phraseologies from 10 November 2016 (or not?)
Read more: http://flightservicebureau.org/new-icao-sidstar-phraseologies-from-10-november-2016-or-not/
Norwegian reaches 10 million passenger milestone in Helsinki; serves over 30 destinations; adding Amsterdam and Pristina for S17
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/10/28/norwegian-reaches-10-million-passenger-milestone-in-helsinki/
Qatar Airways sees ‘huge opportunity’ for growth in South America with LATAM
Singapore Air Now Analysts’ Preferred Carrier Over Cathay: Chart
Spirit Airlines expresses cautious optimism about pricing improvement in the sagging US market
Tony wants to make AirAsia the ‘Emirates of Asia’
Trudeau government gives B.C. discount airline thumbs-up
Read more: http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/trudeau-government-gives-b-c-discount-airline-thumbs-up
Trust Together: Air France-KLM regains the offensive with a new strategic project
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31609
US airline margins ‘in line’ with average of other industries
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airlines/us-airline-margins-line-average-other-industries
US traffic growing modestly in 2016 so far; domestic capacity down, international up this winter; LCCs continue to lead the way
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/10/31/us-domestic-traffic-up-4-percent-this-year-so-far/
WOW air announces new Iceland-Brussels route
Wizz Air CEO: Central/Eastern Europe region requires ultra low cost strategy
WOW air CEO: We have over 90% load factor on services to the US
WOW air CEO: The carrier is open to potential partnerships
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/wow-air-ceo-the-carrier-is-open-to-potential-partnerships-611177
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus to provide wifi on short-haul flights
Aergo Capital lease A320-200 to SmartLynx
Aergo Capital sells one 2001 Vintage A320-200 to Blackrock Investment Management and one 1997 Vintage B737-400 to VX Capital Partners LLC
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31604
Avolon adds five banks to acquisition debt facilities for transaction with CIT Group
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31600
Apollo Aviation Prices Apollo Aviation Securitization Equity Trust 2016-2
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31608
Belfast International Airport has notched up an important bit of Northern Ireland aviation history this week
Read more: http://www.belfastairport.com/blog-news/2016/november/airport-makes-aviation-history
Ciaran DCU Aviation & Pilot studies
Read more: http://dcublogger.tumblr.com/post/130541977008/ciaran-aviation-pilot-studies
Clune calls for action on Norwegian Airs dispute
Read more: http://www.clarechampion.ie/clune-calls-for-action-on-norwegian-airs-dispute/
Donegal Mountain Rescue finds drones a speedy and safe aid
Dublin Airport Welcomes Return Of Dutch Airline KLM
Read more: https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/detail/dublin-airport-welcomes-return-of-dutch-airline-klm
Eirtech Aviation Services Granted A340, 757 and Embraer 170/190 CAMO Approvals
EI-FJY Boeing 737-8JP Norwegian Delivered
Read more: http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.ie/2016/11/ei-fjy-b737-8jp-norwegian-delivered.html
Europe’s Air Wars Rage as Ryanair Takes Fight to Lufthansa
Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/lufthansa-profit-lifted-by-gain-as-sales-slip-1478068359
Goshawk deliver first of two B737-800 aircraft to Oman Air
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31584
IAA Completes Space-Based ADS-B Site Acceptance Test
Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/news/2016/11/02/iaa-completes-space-based-ads-b-site-acceptance-test
IndiGo, Ryanair and China set the pace for W16/17 growth
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/11/03/indigo-ryanair-and-china-set-the-pace-for-w1617-growth/
Irelandia Aviation expands into Peru with launch of Viva Air
JOE GILL: Heathrow Airport plan offers ‘open goal’ for Ireland
Read more: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/heathrow-airport-plan-offers-open-goal-for-ireland-428798.html
KLM launches service to Dublin today
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/31588
Lufthansa wants same Frankfurt fee terms as Ryanair
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/lufthansa-wants-same-frankfurt-fee-terms-ryanair
Ryanair aims for deal on long-haul feeder flights in 2017
Read more: http://in.reuters.com/article/lufthansa-results-ryanair-hldgs-transfer-idINL8N1D34GO
Ryanair Bristol S17 operations
Read more: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269661/ryanair-bristol-s17-operations/
Ryanair’s Frankfurt Raid Prompts Brusque Retort From Lufthansa
Ryanair inaugurates 42 airport connections
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/11/02/ryanair-inaugurates-42-airport-connections/
Ryanair launches Frankfurt base from March 2017
Ryanair lays down the gauntlet in Lufthansa’s home base
Read more: http://atwonline.com/blog/ryanair-lays-down-gauntlet-lufthansa-s-home-base
Ryanair shrinks no-fly zone as it adds primary airports to schedule
Tampa International Airport hopes to add Dublin route through incentive program
Valencia-Budapest is “Skyscanner Unserved Route of the Week” with 100,000 annual searches; Ryanair’s 411th route in Spain??
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2016/11/03/valencia-budapest-is-skyscanner-unserved-route-of-the-week/
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
C-FFPH Boeing 737 Sunwing returns to Canada after summer lease: http://bit.ly/2fd8X59
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 31 October 2016: http://bit.ly/2e6ClsX
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 31 October 2016: http://bit.ly/2faNnOL
Ryanair adds five new 737s in October increasing fleet to 362 aircraft: http://bit.ly/2ffinyg
Ryanair’s 37 new route announcements in October: http://bit.ly/2f2iYWr
Tweets of the day:
@CarTrawler “Customers buy experiences….not technology.” @thepersuaders #CarTrawlerConference.
@e_russell Aircastle plans to sell its last 6 757s, all leased to @AmericanAir with leases expiring in next 18 months, says CEO Wainshal.
@e_russell WestJet has returned 4 737s to lessors this year due to Alberta’s econ downturn, 6 more expire in 2017.
@e_russell WestJet is looking at acquiring more used 767s before new widebodies, via @jmhdinger.
@ghimlay .@Allegiant expects to announce another used aircraft purchase in end of Q4, says COO.
@RichardRoutes ArikAir plans network growth! “We are looking at starting new routes & will update customers with details in New Year,” says Chris Ndulue.
Today’s Videos Picks:
Adelaide wins World Routes 2019
Dublin based Amedeo CEO Mark Lapidus discusses Airbus A380 and outlook for the aviation industry
BOC Aviation CEO on Aircraft Leasing, Consolidation
Come on board the KLM Pop up in SFO!
How Luxair is unlocking revenues through personalized merchandising
Irish Rugby departs for Chicago
Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair | CMO Summit 2016
KLM Intern On A Mission – The Engine Shop
NBAA Committee Ensures Business Aviation Access to Airspace and Airports
Ryanair, Lufthansa in Frankfurt face-off
The Airport Up in Knock Preview
The New Era of Aviation Thinking
About the Author
Trevor Buckley Blogger Irish Aviation Research Institute/ FlI Commercial Aviation News Curator/ Voted 7th in #Avgeek100 2013/ Twitter @IrishAero
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