Daily Aviation Brief – 03/03/2017
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
Acumen Aviation attending ISTAT Americas 2017: http://bit.ly/2mxb9w8
Acumen Aviation Job Posting – Data Analyst: http://bit.ly/2l3QIqa
Acumen Aviation Job Posting – Statistical Analyst: http://bit.ly/2mvuXwA
China Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 27 February: http://bit.ly/2m2qW5e
Global Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 27 February: http://bit.ly/2lY2otM
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 27 February: http://bit.ly/2l2Adul
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 27 February: http://bit.ly/2mBOydv
Thought Leadership: The Purpose and detail on Pre-Buy Evaluation of an aircraft: http://bit.ly/2mhk4RP
Aircraft Update:
D-AIDF Airbus A321-231 c/n 4626 Lufthansa to Lufthansa Technik 26/02/17.
F-HBIO Airbus A320-214 c/n 3242 Aigle Azur to Lufthansa Technik 26/02/17.
LN-RGA Boeing 737-86N c/n 39397 SAS Airlines to Lufthansa Technik 26/02/17.
SX-DGI Airbus A320-232 c/n 3162 Aegean Airlines to Lufthansa Technik 25/02/17.
SX-DVK Airbus A320-232 c/n 3392 Aegean Airlines departed Lufthansa Technik 25/02/17.
TF-JOY Airbus A321-211 c/n 7433 WOW Air departed after Lufthansa Technik 25/02/17.
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Dublin based Global FBO Consult Receives IBAC IS-BAH I3SA recognition: http://bit.ly/2ksHOyS
DCU Masters student launches survey exploring effectiveness of Flight Time Limitations: http://bit.ly/2lWbfgy
Emirates Airlines 2600th Boeing 777 flight to Dublin: http://bit.ly/2jnf2B2
Global Trek Aviation welcomes last production Gulfstream G150 to Belfast: http://bit.ly/2lyoXFx
Global Aviation News:
A Paper Airplane Drone That’s Nearly Indestructible
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-01/powerup-paper-airplane-drone-tested-and-reviewed
Airline ETF hits a new high as positive trends continue
Read more: http://seekingalpha.com/news/3247763-airline-etf-hits-new-high-positive-trends-continue
AirAsia X; the long route to profitability
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2017/03/01/airasia-x-profitable/
Brazilian airline Azul works to gain capital through an IPO; investors will need long term vision
Dense flat seats tempt airlines towards better cheap business
European Airline CEOs Urge Action On Gulf Carriers
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/awincommercial/european-airline-ceos-urge-action-gulf-carriers
European Carriers Search For Profits At The Margins
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/awincommercial/european-carriers-search-profits-margins
Flexjet’s UK Arm Adds 400XTi, Launching Dedicated Fleet
Finnair accelerates capacity growth, led by long haul; seeks cost efficiency through fleet & labour
Fortunes Of AirAsia’s Bosses Soar On New Share Issue
HSBC downgrades IAG to ‘hold’ following cashflow, North Atlantic concerns
Iberia Brings Forward Launch of New “Premium Economy” Class in Latin America
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/33258
Is European aviation broken?
Read more: http://atwonline.com/blog/european-aviation-broken
Long-haul cost differences
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2017/03/02/long-haul-cost-differences/
Malaysia Airlines identifies currency, capacity and pricing challenges
Oslo Airport investment opens door to new connectivity
Qatar Airways leases four A350-900s from LATAM
Read more: http://atwonline.com/leasing/qatar-airways-leases-four-a350-900s-latam
TAP Portugal returns to profit in 2016
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airline-financials/tap-portugal-returns-profit-2016
United Airlines spurs intrigue over its future at LAX, but revamping other hubs takes priority
10 good and bad indicators for US aviation under Trump
Read more: http://atwonline.com/blog/10-good-and-bad-indicators-us-aviation-under-trump
Irish Aviation News:
Attempted landing area in Longford helicopter crash ‘inappropriate’
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0302/856646-longford-helicopter-crash/
AVi8 Air Capital Commercial Aircraft Leasing Company appoints Raquel Brinkman as Chief Financial Officer
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/33244
Flybe boss: Flying to the top of the agenda
Read more: https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/flybe-boss-flying-to-the-top-of-the-agenda-9314
Flying Eye Hospital visits Dublin to thank supporters for millions in donations
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0302/856608-flying-eye-hospital-dublin/
Malaysia Airlines Targets More Used Widebody Aircraft
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/malaysia-airlines-targets-more-used-widebody-aircraft
Nordic Aviation Captal (NAC) sold ten Bombardier Dash 8-Q400s to Flybe Limited
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/33264
Rocky road to Dublin? Maybe not with direct flights …
Ryanair adds extra flights for Liverpool and Man Utd fans
Ryanair launches Liverpool winter 2017 schedule
Read more: https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/ryanair-launches-liverpool-winter-2017-schedule
Ryanair: New Belfast To Malta Winter Route Launched
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/33265
Ryanair to include 4 more routes from Thessaloniki to other European cities
Read more: http://en.protothema.gr/ryanair-to-include-4-more-routes-from-thessaloniki-to-other-european-cities/
Waypoint Leasing Places Two H135s with Mackay Helicopters
Read more: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/waypoint-leasing-places-two-h135s-145400901.html
Tweets of the day:
@airportscouncil #Airports are partnering with @IATA and ACI to promote Smart Security for an enhanced #paxex. #Aviation17.
@e_russell .@united’s competitive advantage? Spirit of its people, says CEO Munoz. Repeating a line he’s focused on since taking reigns. #Aviation17.
@hharteveldt “Aviation is the business of freedom ” – @IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac #Aviation17 #airline #travel.
@hharteveldt RNP can help @AlaskaAir save 100 tons of fuel/flight, says its CEO #Aviation17.
@OpenFairSkies “We love competition, but it has to be on a level playing field.” @United CEO addresses subsidized Gulf carrier expansion at #Aviation17.
Today’s Videos Picks:
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