Daily Aviation Brief – 22/08/2017
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
3rd Acumen Aviation China Event To Take Place in Beijing: http://bit.ly/2uTnL4h
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 21 August: http://bit.ly/2v6jFmn
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 21 August: http://bit.ly/2woTHi8
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 21 August: http://bit.ly/2v6grz2
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 21 August: http://bit.ly/2v6pArE
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 21 August: http://bit.ly/2xj1LgI
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
SAS Airlines increases Irish leased fleet: http://bit.ly/2fpXWmo
Aircraft Update:
EI-GCM Boeing 737-8KN c/n 40233 Jet Airways Ferried Norwich-Shannon 19/08/17 to become VT-JTH.
PR-MYS Airbus A320-214 c/n 5109 Air Asia India Ferried San Jose-Miami-Bangor-Dublin 19-20/08/17.
Global Aviation News:
American Airlines trims seats by 4% in Philly, while promising new 2018 international flights
Analysis: Jet fuel a winner as India’s love affair with flying intensifies
Beyond Terminal 4, still ways for Singapore to soar as aviation hub
Boeing 747 approaches its final descent
Read more: http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/274390/boeing-747-approaches-its-final-descent/
Cathay Pacific to order 32 A321neo aircraft in strong commitment for regional Asia growth
Comment: Virgin on the future
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/285907/comment-virgin-on-the-future
Emirates’ options on an A380 replacement are complex. Use 777s, cut capacity, grow frequencies?
Eight Spots for When You Need to Get Away for a Weekend
European flight fares could rise after low-cost Air Berlin collapses
Lufthansa CEO Eyes Pay Cuts for Air Berlin Crew in Rescue Plan
Philippine Airlines’ long haul strategy Part 1: accelerated fleet growth and London upgrade
Tourism Saved Iceland, but Now It’s a Headache
Read more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/tourism-saved-iceland-but-now-its-a-headache-1503223203
Virgin Atlantic: entry into Air France-KLM/Delta JV welcomed by rivals as AF-KLM plans 31% stake
Irish Aviation News:
Board a business bargain as United rolls out its Polaris
DAE Completes Acquisition of AWAS
Read more: http://www.dubaiaerospace.com/index.php/news/155-20-august-2017-dae-completes-acquisition-of-awas
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited adds four Embraer E190 aircraft to its portfolio from FPG Amentum
O’Leary’s wings clipped by German carve-up
Read more: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/ireland/olearys-wings-clipped-by-german-carve-up-mxwrjwhs2
Pol Ó Conghaile: Even without direct flights, the Irish love Las Vegas
Ryanair is tipped to launch an ‘aggressive’ price war as the battle for Air Berlin heats up
Read more: https://fora.ie/ryanair-air-berlin-2-3556930-Aug2017/
Ryanair launches new Erasmus student network booking platform
Read more: https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/ryanair-launches-new-erasmus-student-network-booking-platform
Shannon Airport in line for €1m flood defence payment
Travel Extra’s Sunday Supplement August 20
Read more: http://mailchi.mp/irelandmail/travel-extras-sunday-supplement-august-20-2017
Tweet Picks:
@Airlineroute American Airlines in S18 to fly 767 instead of 757 on Philadelphia – Amsterdam and Philadelphia – Lisbon route.
@Airlineroute American Airlines is converting Los Angeles – Auckland to seasonal service. Flight suspended from 23MAR18 in Norther summer season.
@Airlineroute SilkAir 737MAX 8 to serve Bangalore, Hiroshima, Hyderabad and Kathmandu from the week of 29OCT17.
@marklenahan Cut costs, funky uniforms, marketing spin – been done before. Millenials will fly if it’s cheaper, as will everyone else.
@marklenahan Lots of inflation in #airline #loyalty programs in US. Stick to credit card for the best results.
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