Daily Aviation Brief 07/06/2017
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
China Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 6 June: http://bit.ly/2rH2uXs
India Aviation industry newsletter 6 June: http://bit.ly/2rwsrdV
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 6 June: http://bit.ly/2qSOLMc
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 6 June: http://bit.ly/2scgACP
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 6 June: http://bit.ly/2rH36we
Aircraft Update:
C-GTVG Boeing 737-8Q8 c/n 30719 Sunwing Airlines Ferried Toronto Pearson-Shannon-Lille 01-02/06/17 in smartWings colours, on summer-lease to Travel Service.
N493CS Boeing 737-4MO c/n 29201 GECAS Ferried Lasham-Shannon-Gander-Portsmouth-Dothan 06/06/17 for freighter conversion ex 5N-BPQ.
SP-LWC Boeing 737-89P c/n 30691 LOT Polish Airlines Delivered Lasham-Warsaw 02/06/17 ex 2-TBXR.
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Atlantic Aviation Group appoint new Non-Executive Director: http://bit.ly/2qU1DBJ
Rwandair fourth Boeing 737-800 delivered through Shannon Airport: http://bit.ly/2sPMPEN
Ryanair adds seven brand new 737-800 aircraft in May increasing fleet to 398: http://bit.ly/2qR8gER
Global Aviation News:
Airbus ponders lowering production rate on A380
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2017/06/05/airbus-ponders-lowering-production-rate-a380/
Airbus to Swap Finnair’s Zodiac Seats Amid A350 Quality Concerns
ATR, Q400 replacement not any time soon
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2017/06/05/pontifications-atr-q400-replacement-not-time-soon/
Boeing has MOM sector “crisis,” says Leahy
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2017/06/05/boeing-mom-sector-crisis-says-leahy/
Bombardier Says Korean Air Will Get Revised Engine on C Series
Brussels Airlines, VLM to acquire Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airlines/brussels-airlines-vlm-acquire-thomas-cook-airlines-belgium
Grapevine: United Airlines going long with Boeing 787
Jet Airways in Talks to Buy 50 Single-Aisle Aircraft
Jet2 Airbus A330 comes into operation at Manchester Airport
Read more: http://www.jet2.com/News/Airbus_A330_comes_into_operation_at_Manchester_Airport/?platform=hootsuite
The Airport Of The Future Is A Self-Contained City. You Might Even Get Married There
The Simple Trick to Blend In Anywhere You Travel
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-05/the-simple-trick-to-blend-in-anywhere-you-travel
Trump’s Angry About ‘Watered Down’ Travel Ban That He Watered Down
Trump Backs Air-Traffic Control Spinoff to Fix ‘Broken’ System
Qatar Airways to Be Biggest Victim in Gulf Diplomatic Breakdown
UDAN Still Waiting To Take Off Three Months After Launch
United Airlines Suspends Flights to Venezuela Starting July
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus charity supports UNICEF Ireland
Read more: http://clareherald.com/2017/05/aer-lingus-charity-supports-unicef-ireland-52681/
Aer Lingus traffic growth outpaces other airlines within IAG
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2017/0606/880712-aer-lingus-traffic-up-13-7-year-to-date/
Airport creates jobs boost
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/airport-creates-jobs-boost-35766741.html
Air traffic staff attack Varadkar strike-ban call
Boeing delay will not affect new Irish US routes
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/boeing-delay-will-not-affect-new-us-routes-35788622.html
Bombardier offers Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair Services as part of its Expanding MRO Capabilities in Belfast
CHC Winchman Receives Billy Deacon Search and Rescue Memorial Trophy
Read more: http://www.chcheli.com/billydeacon17
CityJet announces new pilot recruitment
Read more: http://www.blog.cityjet.com/cae
Despite a six-month storm of criticism, Aer Lingus stands by its new frequent flyer scheme
Read more: https://fora.ie/aer-lingus-aerclub-complaints-3409409-Jun2017/
Exclusive: Former Aer Lingus executive to head up Qatar Airways in Ireland
Read more: http://www.travelextra.ie/exclusive-former-aer-lingus-executive-head-qatar-airways-ireland/
Has Willie Walsh’s penny-pinching gone too far at British Airways?
Malaysia Airlines close to deal for more widebody Airbus Aircraft – CEO Peter Bellew
O’Leary rules out wifi on Ryanair flights
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/oleary-rules-out-wifi-on-ryanair-flights-35789459.html
Ryanair shares downgraded as they ‘pause for breath’
Tweet Picks:
@AnitaMendiratta CEO @Aeromexico: “Every time you open a flight you are building a bridge” / The #IATAAGM begins!.
@AnnPettifor Willie Walsh: on privatisation of Air Traffic Control. IATA’s board called for more consultation on economic consequences..#IATAAGM.
@atterseeluftfah Qatar Airways CEO departed from #IATAAGM as Gulf row escalates.
@CAPA_Aviation Cancun is thriving destination that would not exist without robust air links that are lifeblood of its lucrative tourism industry. #IATAAGM.
@CAPA_Aviation “I firmly believe that there will be no disruption on flights between #UK and #Europe due to #Brexit,” Willie Walsh, IAG CEO at #IATAAGM.
@emiliotgonzalez New Mex City airport to be among top three airports in the world. Passenger capacity up to 120 million according to Sec of Comms & Transport.
@SpaethFlies Thinking about an all @BBD_Aircraft fleet says @airBaltic CEO, hinting at more #CSeries orders beyond current 20 #IATAAGM.
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