Daily Aviation Brief – 31/08/2018
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 27 August: http://bit.ly/2BQAk55
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 27 August: http://bit.ly/2wheGBQ
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 27 August: http://bit.ly/2MwTbqJ
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 27 August: http://bit.ly/2oczW7m
USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 27 August: http://bit.ly/2oeTZ5a
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
100th Boeing 787 Dreamliner Visits Dublin Airport: http://bit.ly/2Mp7WvU
Aircraft Update:
EI-FJG Boeing 737-8JP c/n 37818 Norwegian Ferried Budapest-Bournemouth 30/08/18 for FlyBondi as LV-HXQ.
OY-JZU ATR72-212A(500) c/n 723 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried Billund-East Midlands 29/08/18 ex M-ABEV.
OY-YCP ATR72-212A(500) c/n 1020 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried Billund-Toulouse-Toulouse/Francazal 30/08/18 ex PR-ATK.
Global Aviation News:
Airlines Are Reducing Capacity To Create Supply Squeeze (Radio)
American Airlines’ transatlantic capacity to grow in S19 as result of network restructure
Read more: https://www.anna.aero/2018/08/22/american-airlines-transatlantic-capacity-to-grow-in-s19/
Get Ready for Higher Fares and Fees to Jolt Sagging U.S. Airline Profits
IndiGo goes from strength to strength at Delhi; LCC accounts for more than one quarter of airport’s capacity, 36 routes flown in S18
Kenya Airways Plans to Hire Pilots as Fleet Expands, CEO Says
London’s airports handle 44 million more passengers than in 2010; four of the top five airlines don’t serve Heathrow
Read more: https://www.anna.aero/2018/08/23/london-airports-handling-44-million-more-passengers-then-2010/
US traffic increases by 19% from 2008 to 2017; Stewart was fastest expanding airport last year, Cuba leads international growth race
W/Europe-M/East capacity: only British Airways exploits opportunities
Irish Aviation News:
CAPA commercial aircraft lessor rankings: GECAS, AerCap & Avolon lead
Ryanair and easyJet show Macedonia interest
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2018/08/ryanair-and-easyjet-show-macedonia.html
Ryanair Recognises Forsa Union For Irish Based Cabin Crew
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/ryanair-recognises-forsa-union-for-irish-based-cabin-crew/
Ryanair to launch first flight from Ukraine
Read more: https://www.kyivpost.com/business/ryanair-to-launch-first-flight-from-ukraine.html?cn-reloaded=1
Weston Airport owner seeking permission to increase traffic of executive jets
Tweet Picks:
@Airlineroute British Airways’ London Heathrow – Cairo service to be operated by Air Belgium A340-300 from 03SEP18 to 05SEP18 (LHR departure).
@Airlineroute Previously not highlighted, British Airways has leased Privatair 737-700 aircraft (C20Y66) since late-July 2018. The 737 operates selected BA service to/from London Gatwick until 30SEP18.
@e_russell US-China capacity is beginning to rationalize as airlines begin to pull back routes after years of heady growth.
@KianiKress the new @ryanair now even accepts union in Ireland – a union a day keeps the unrest away.
@McWhirterAlex KLM has urged staff to oppose plans for a new airport tax.
Video Picks:
Bombardier – The Cockpit Experience with Lance Stroll
Flying with the Dassault Falcon FalconEye Combined Vision System – AINtv
Inside the Boeing 737 MAX 7
US airlines set for record Labor Day weekend travel
WestJet redefines comfort