Daily Aviation Brief – 07/02/2018
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 5 February: http://bit.ly/2s8usPR
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 5 February: http://bit.ly/2E2y5wf
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 5 February: http://bit.ly/2E2zXVN
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 5 February: http://bit.ly/2EgqXeZ
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 5 February: http://bit.ly/2nJEXUp
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Ryanair adds five new 737-800 fleet in January fleet increases to 418: http://bit.ly/2GLCeCC
Ryanair adds five new aircraft in October 17 increasing fleet to 408: http://bit.ly/2nArz5y
Ryanair increases fleet to 413 737-800s in November 17: http://bit.ly/2EBUaP7
Ryanair network growth resumes with 21 new routes announced: http://bit.ly/2nIXbp9
Ryanair welcomes 5 new aircraft into fleet in September 17: http://bit.ly/2EB0w1k
Aircraft Update:
5N-BVE Boeing 777-21H c/n Air Peace Ferried Lourdes-Dublin 06/02/18 for painting ex A6-EMK.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus A321neoLR: Is this the aircraft that could change airline route structures forever?
Boeing Surges as Fast 737 Max Start, U.S. Tax Cut Bolster Profit
Bombardier Sees Sales Pace Picking Up After Winning Boeing Suit
Brexit is ‘extremely unfortunate’ for the region’s aviation industry, says the European Commission
Dubai Airports to address 30% pax growth through data rather than construction
Etihad Airways CEO sees opportunity in ultra long haul operations
Read more: https://blueswandaily.com/etihad-airways-ceo-sees-opportunity-in-ultra-long-haul-operations/
Fleets: 777-300ER availability glut as early leased units enter market. Cheap deals and overcapacity
Overcapacity to propel airline industry downward in 2018
Read more: https://global.handelsblatt.com/companies/overcapacity-propel-airline-industry-downward-2018-883878
TAP Air Portugal to offer flights between the United States and the Azores – Portugal
United Continuing Used-aircraft Spree With Three 767s
Read more: http://www.mro-network.com/airlines/united-continuing-used-aircraft-spree-three-767s
Vienna Airport’s airline revolution. LCCs & Lufthansa Group win from NIKI/airberlin demise
Virgin Australia takes delivery of 80th and final Boeing 737-800
The Anker Report Monday 5 February 2018
Read more: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/f91e7ea1-3ed0-4ecd-a54c-55cff9d5319a/downloads/1c5dovlen_967951.pdf
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap selects GEnx engines to power additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Read more: http://newsroom.aviator.aero/aercap-selects-genx-engines-to-power-additional-boeing-787-dreamliners/
ASL Airlines Belgium Confirms Restructure Of Spanish Operations
Read more: http://newsroom.aviator.aero/asl-airlines-belgium-confirms-restructure-of-spanish-operations/
Direct Cork to New York flight are still on the table
Eurowings must become the new Ryanair [German]
Read more: https://www.demorgen.be/binnenland/eurowings-moet-het-nieuwe-ryanair-worden-b31d18ac/
Germany-Spain market grows for fifth straight year; Ryanair is largest carrier, while Palma de Mallorca is top airport
Irish Rail calls for Dart link between Dublin city and airport
Is this Ryanair’s most adventurous destination yet?
Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-jordan-flights/
Ryanair Holdings Lowest cost producer + best balance sheet = business as usual – Davy Research
Read more: https://www.davy.ie/research/public/article.htm?id=ST2_5315_1.xml.htm
Ryanair Makes Surprise Investor Payout After ‘Painful’ Pilot Row
Ryanair Q3 Profits Rise 12% To €106m On 4% Lower Fares
Read more: http://newsroom.aviator.aero/ryanair-q3-profits-rise-12-to-eu106m-on-4-lower-fares/
Ryanair says ticket price rises likely to lag oil by 12 months
Ryanair Tickets to Warn ‘Brexit Means Your Plane Might Not Fly’
United W18 Newark – Dublin operations as of 05FEB18
Tweet Picks:
@e_russell Air China aims to launch 2x weekly IAH-PTY service on 19MAR, has fifth freedom authority to carry local traffic on the route.
@FlySJC NUMBERS POSTED: Silicon Valley’s airport is growing fast. In 2017 we saw 15.6% pax growth vs. already-busy 2016, 1.7M more pax served, 2 new carriers launched, 5 new routes added, 6 new competitive routes begun. Growth anticipated to continue in ’18.
@ghimlay Spirit Airlines has converted another five A320neos for 2019 to A320ceos. Its current five A320neos are all back in service, airline has reached an agreement with P&W over engine issues.
@RAeSTimR VTOL flying cars prediction. In the future, 1 hour queues for taxis at international air shows will be replaced by 1 hour queues for aerial taxis. #avgeek #SGAirshow.
@winglets747 Qantas Group has 787 needs not just for flying kangaroo but 🍊⭐️. Disciplined group is managing capex. (But strategically should accelerate?).
Video Picks:
Airborne 02.05.18: Reckless Drone Vid, Goulian Wins, Global 7000 FTV
Arrival of our first Boeing 737 MAX at Brussels Airport
Boeing’s Keskar Says Asia Is Fastest-Growing Market in the World
Qantas’ CEO on Long-Haul Routes, Fuel Prices, Dividends
TUI Group: Arrival of the first 737 MAX