Daily Aviation Brief – 24/11/2017
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 20 November: http://bit.ly/2AVbHPy
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 20 November: http://bit.ly/2Afd530
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 20 November: http://bit.ly/2izqit8
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 20 November: http://bit.ly/2hEzHP8
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 20 November: http://bit.ly/2mJcVuN
Aircraft Update:
EI-STO Boeing 737-43Q(F) c/n 28490 ASL Airlines (Ireland) Positioned Shannon-Cologne 23/11/17 after paint ex VT-SVA.
EI-FVY Boeing 737-800 c/n 42092 Norwegian Air International Delivered Boeing Field-Oslo 22/11/17.
LZ-CMC Airbus A320-232 c/n 7974 CMIG Aviation Delivered Toulouse-Malta 22/11/17 VN-A576 ntu.
2-PMIL Airbus A321-231 c/n 3522 Lanmei Airlines Painted at Dublin 23/11/17 ex G-ZBAL.
Global Aviation News:
Are we set for a French revolution as HNA Group and David Neeleman join forces at Aigle Azur?
BA Executive Club to remain closed to Australian frequent flyers
Read more: https://www.ausbt.com.au/ba-executive-club-to-remain-closed-to-australian-frequent-flyers
Chinese Airlines Locked in Battle to Win Lucrative U.S. Routes
HNA partnership with David Neeleman could signal new direction for Aigle Azur
ImagineAir Eyeing Fleet Expansion, More Bases
Investors are sharing in the success of Europe’s low fare revolution
Read more: https://blueswandaily.com/investors-are-sharing-in-the-success-of-europes-low-fare-revolution/
The role of the regionals – smaller jets and turboprops retain ‘ongoing role’ in air transport system
Thai Airways: first new order in six years to provide overdue replacements for 747-400s, older 777s
US Immigration pre-clearance proposed for New Central Polish Airport
Read more: https://blueswandaily.com/u-s-immigration-pre-clearance-proposed-for-new-central-polish-airport/
Irish Aviation News:
Belfast International Airport passenger numbers to reach record 5.7 million
Brightwater survey: Aviation leasing sector now expects highest senior-level salaries
Confirmation of Attainment of Pier 2 Segregation Project Trigger
EI-FVY Boeing 737-800 Norwegian Delivered
Read more: http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.ie/2017/11/ei-fvy-b737-800-norwegian-delivered.html
EI-NEO Boeing 787-9 Neos First Flight
Read more: http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.ie/2017/11/ei-neo-787-9-neos-first-flight.html
IAG boss Walsh to address Shannon chamber lunch
Read more: http://clareherald.com/2017/11/iag-boss-walsh-to-address-shannon-chamber-lunch-81762/
Ireland needs more aircraft repair firms, not just lessors
New route to Turkey announced from Belfast
Read more: http://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/new-route-to-turkey-announced-from-belfast-1-8257415
Proposed runway at Dublin Airport is vital for Irish economy
Ryanair offers flights from Kaunas in 3 more directions
Read more: http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/good_for_business/?doc=135263
Time to ‘up the ante’ to get more female pilots says Qantas boss Alan Joyce
Westport shortlisted for Aer Lingus inflight video guide
Tweet Picks:
@airkarp Alaska Airlines’ LAX-Havana flight was a good litmus test for the viability of the US-Cuba air transport market. Alaska’s pullout from Cuba signals the market is not viable.
@airkarp Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare says there is more US-produced content on the CSeries than on the 787.
@Airlineroute Eurowings is scaling back planned new routes at Berlin, due to commence in January 2018.
@e_russell SkyWest has won the EAS contracts to serve Greenbriar and Shenandoah Valley on behalf of United. 12-weekly flights each to ORD and IAD on CRJ200s from 1APR18. #LWB #SHD.
@julianoneill Govt says work on APD and VAT on tourism in NI will report by next budget (review was pledged in DUP deal with Conservatives).
@marcusleroux Airbus UK boss Katherine Bennett: “Other countries would dearly love to build wings and believe you me they’re knocking at the door as a result of the situation we’re in”.
Video Picks:
Airbus A350-1000 Type Certification
Boeing’s Tinseth on 787-10 Dreamliner, 777X Program Updates, 747’s Farewell
Expect Ryanair to recover reputation following recent crisis: IHS Markit
Icelandair Hangar Foam Test
Resurfacing Dublin Airport’s Runway