Daily Aviation Brief – 27/02/2018
Acumen Aviation Blog Posts:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 February: http://bit.ly/2Cn6CnZ
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 February: http://bit.ly/2CknJGJ
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 26 February: http://bit.ly/2BR0Aur
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 26 February: http://bit.ly/2CJDp23
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 February: http://bit.ly/2CpXAX8
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Cello Aviation establishing new Dublin Base: http://bit.ly/2CGDjZb
Cityjet Takes Delivery of 21st New Bombardier: CRJ900: http://bit.ly/2HKPuYK
Aircraft Update:
HL8304 Boeing 737-8JP c/n 37816 Jeju Air Delivered Lasham-Baku-Gimpo 26-27/02/18 ex LN-NOT.
Global Aviation News:
Air Canada expects new Air China JV to compete ‘more aggressively’
Read more: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1090224.shtml
Air Canada will use cost transformation programme to ‘further entrench cost discipline’: CEO
Air France-KLM margin trails airline rivals – and Air France lags its successful KLM partner
Airbus A321neoLR orders: Jetstar the ninth airline, third LCC, to order the new long haul narrowbody
Airline Darling Better Watch Out as Foe Takes Off, Bradesco Says
Airlines May Want Higher Fuel Prices Despite How Contrarian That Seems
Read more: https://skift.com/2018/02/22/airlines-may-want-higher-fuel-prices-despite-how-contrarian-that-seems/
Boeing order at risk if US steps back from Open Skies, says Emirates president
Europe’s biggest LCC trio: prospects of growth and partnerships
Heathrow under fire for £525m dividend payment from IAG
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/298376/heathrow-under-fire-for-525m-dividend-payment
How demand drove Icelandair to increase flights from Tampa International
IAG Cargo reports €1,084m in revenues for 2017, focus is on digital and technology
IAG expects better 2018, eyes ‘sensible growth’
Read more: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/iag-expects-better-2018-eyes-sensible-growth-2018-02-23
IAG Presses On With Expansion in Crowded Skies
IAG nears Level fleet decision as LCC has strong start
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airline-financials/iag-nears-level-fleet-decision-lcc-has-strong-start
IAG Takes On Low-Cost Rivals With Transatlantic Capacity Binge
Read more: https://skift.com/2018/02/23/iag-goes-on-the-offensive-with-transatlantic-capacity-binge/
IAG to expand in Austria this year
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/iag-results-austria/iag-to-expand-in-austria-this-year-idUSL8N1QD1MA
LEVEL lobbying hard for Cardiff hub
Read more: http://newsroom.aviator.aero/level-lobbying-hard-for-cardiff-hub/
Low-cost long-haul tipped to lead way in 2018
Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/298390/low-cost-long-haul-tipped-to-lead-way-in-2018
Irish Aviation News:
APD removal would drive ‘double digit growth’ in NI says Ryanair
Aer Lingus agrees Dublin Airport expansion deal as profits rise 15pc
Aer Lingus fliers face charges of €20-€60 for return of lost items
IAG CEO Willie Walsh Interview on Aer Lingus growth plans and how its linked to Dublin Airport infrastructure
International Consolidated Airlines Group’s (ICAGY) CEO William Walsh on Q4 2017 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Ireland Hits Record High with Canadians
Read more: https://ca.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/ireland-hits-record-high-with-canadians.html
Profit at Aer Lingus reaches €269m in 2017
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/world/profit-at-aer-lingus-reaches-269m-in-2017-36635488.html
Ross opens door for appeal
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/ross-opens-door-for-appeal-36619188.html
Ryanair adds nine new routes in biggest ever Irish winter schedule
Ryanair chief backs ‘vital’ capacity boost at Stansted
Ryanair launches new Cork to Faro flight starting next winter
Ryanair To Fly From Berlin (Tegel) & Dusseldorf For The First Time
Read more: http://newsroom.aviator.aero/ryanair-to-fly-from-berlin-tegel-dusseldorf-for-the-first-time/
Tweet Picks:
@Airlineroute @Airlineroute Norwegian’s long-haul service from London Gatwick will switch to Norwegian Air UK’s DI-coded flight numbers from 25MAR18, instead of 28OCT18.
@Airlineroute Norwegian Air Argentina’s IATA code is DN, replacing Senegal Airlines.
@ghimlay In response to qn from analyst Hunter Keay, Copa CEO Pedro Heilbron (in his 30th year as CEO) says most important success factor for Copa is its people and culture. “Most airlines say that, but we do have a very highly committed and dedicated team.”
@ghimlay Volaris says it will begin work on a frequent flyer programme, given its growing share of the Mexican domestic market.
@LeehamNews @Boeing continues to publicly say “797” EIS is targeted for 2024-2025. We reported some time ago 2027 seemed more likely. On earnings call, @Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said, “By 2026, when this aircraft is proposed to be produced….”
Video Picks:
A Day in the Life of Heathrow
Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018 – AINtv Express
Changing Trends of Aviation
Latest Aviation Barometer shows growth in passenger numbers
Weston to Sligo Airport in a Mooney M20J