Daily Aviation Brief – 10/05/2018
Acumen Aviation Newsletters 8 May:
Acumen’s Marco Clalüna successfully qualifies as ISTAT Appraiser: http://bit.ly/2FZjPjY
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 8 May: http://bit.ly/2woIv5R
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 8 May: http://bit.ly/2wnefsl
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 8 May: http://bit.ly/2ruvL84
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 8 May: http://bit.ly/2wqevGS
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 8 May: http://bit.ly/2KJJBML
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus commences ASL Airlines Boeing 737-300 wet-lease operation from Belfast City Base: http://bit.ly/2Ifb9Ln
Ryanair increases fleet to 441 aircraft in April with a further six to be delivered: http://bit.ly/2wbPDT4
Aircraft Update:
D-ABZE Airbus A320-214 c/n 3464 Eurowings Ferried Dusseldorf-Vienna 03/05/18 after storage on transfer ex EI-DSO.
N775AX Boeing 767-281(F) c/n 22790 DHL International Aviation ME Ferried Wilmington Air Park-Shannon-Bahrain 04-07/05/18 on transfer.
Global Aviation News:
Air France Staff Should Look in the Mirror
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-05-07/air-france-staff-should-look-in-the-mirror
Air France Will Disappear If Unions Block Reforms, French Finance Minister Warns
American Airlines: I Placed Too Much Importance On High Debt Levels
Read more: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4168540-american-airlines-placed-much-importance-high-debt-levels
Delta Air Lines SWOT: challenges after years-long industry leadership
Full abolition of Austria’s air passenger taxes could increase GDP by EUR320 million per annum and create 1000 new jobs by 2030
Hawaiian Airlines -6.5% after Southwest plans ‘low fares’ between islands
How The ‘Big 3’ Airlines Are Forming In Europe
Read more: https://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2018/05/05/how-the-big-3-airlines-are-forming-in-europe/
Iberia SWOT: LatAm a key strength, Nth America leading growth
Interview: LaudaMotion CEO returns to airline race track
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/interview-laudamotion-ceo-returns-airline-race-track
Loftleidir Icelandic prequalifies for 49% of SATA lnternacional
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airlines/loftleidir-icelandic-prequalifies-49-sata-lnternacional
Philippines domestic market: airport constraints restrict growth
Qantas Group: All business segments delivering ROIC better than 10%
United and Azul: JVs on Latin America and airlines make their move
United Airlines Is Taking Things Away From Its Most Important Passengers (and They’re Mad as Hell)
Vietnam Airlines Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue
VistaJet’s Flight Hours Soar 22%, Led by U.S. Demand
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap completes 114 aircraft transactions in 1Q2018
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/news/aercap-completes-114-aircraft-transactions-in-1q2018-797252
AirCastle’s (AYR) CEO Michael Inglese on Q1 2018 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
APD ‘tax on tourists’ sees a million passengers abandon Northern Ireland airports
Avolon launches $5bn refinance, tweaks loan rate
Bombardier jet order boost for Belfast
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/manufacturing/bombardier-jet-order-boost-for-belfast-1.3483268
Fly Leasing Limited (FLY) CEO Colm Barrington on Q1 2018 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Largest trade mission ever visits China ahead of direct flights next month
Ryanair adds Dusseldorf base from June 2018
Tourism Ireland Heads Directly to China to Train Travel Agents
Read more: https://jingtravel.com/tourism-ireland-and-finnair-head-directly-to-china-to-train-travel-agents/
Tourism Ireland Soar – March 2018 Situation and Outlook Analysis Report
Tweet Picks:
@Airlineroute British Airways to resume service to Durban from 29OCT18, 3 weekly 787-8. The airline previously served Durban with 747-400 4 times a week as London Heathrow – Johannesburg – Durban, until March 1999.
@airlinewriter Fallout from #wn1380: Traffic on @SouthwestAir slipped 0.3% in April after rising 3.7% the first three months of the year. Remember, $LUV estimated a loss of $50 million to $100 million due to weak bookings after the fatal accident.
@CAPA_Aviation .@PITairport VP of air service development Bryan Dietz: “In the end of the day it is about the airlines entering the market. I do believe there is a long way to go between airports and airlines and to develop that trust.” #CAPASummit
@e_russell Delta and Kenya Airways plan codeshare, launch within 30 days of DOT approval. Initially it will cover 4 routes from Nairobi, including JNB.
@e_russell ICYMI: United eyes Newark base for 787-10, exec says aircraft is “well-suited for European destinations”.
Video Picks:
Budapest Airport is happy to see back American Airlines
Celebrating The Year of Zayed | Emirates Airline
Dalton Philips strong growth from Aer Lingus
French economy minister warns Air France could ‘disappear’
Jess gets her wings
Best Regards,
Trev