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Published on September 7th, 2018 | by Alan Dwyer

Daily Aviation Brief – 07/09/2018

Acumen Aviation Newsletters:

China Aviation Industry Newsletter 3 September: http://bit.ly/2wELKUq

India Aviation Industry Newsletter 3 September: http://bit.ly/2PxeOo6

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 3 September: http://bit.ly/2wBMv0s

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 3 September: http://bit.ly/2MH4s86

USA Aviation Industry Newsletter 3 September: http://bit.ly/2Q1akqB

Aircraft Update:

A6-FDJ Boeing 737-8KN c/n 40237 FlyDubai Ferried Dubai-Bratislava-Shannon 05/09/18 for FlyBondi LV-HYK.

OY-JZU ATR72-212A(500) c/n 723 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried East Midlands-Billund 05/09/18 after paint into Air Europa Express colours prior lease to Aeronova.

Global Aviation News:

Air connectivity key to unlock India’s inbound tourism potential

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/air-connectivity-key-to-unlock-indias-inbound-tourism-potential-435879

Air Transport Leaders Sound Alarm over India’s Future

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-09-05/air-transport-leaders-sound-alarm-over-indias-future

Emirates Announces Codeshare Partnership with Jetstar Pacific

Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/emirates-announces-codeshare-partnership-with-jetstar-pacific/

Flybe reveals ‘no cost’ new livery

Read more: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/310957/flybe-reveals-no-cost-new-livery

Iberia retrieves A340-600 damaged in Quito hard landing

Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iberia-retrieves-a340-600-damaged-in-quito-hard-land-451580/

Low cost long haul narrowbody: AirAsia X, NokScoot join the party

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/low-cost-long-haul-narrowbody-airasia-x-nokscoot-join-the-party-436441

Norwegian Air starts selling $18 tickets for Argentina flights

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-04/norwegian-air-braves-argentina-s-meltdown-to-start-18-flights

Norwegian Upholds Growth Strategy, Plans To Sell 140 Aircraft

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-09-06/norwegian-upholds-growth-strategy-plans-sell-140-aircraft

Primera Air announces four transatlantic flights from Frankfurt

Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/primera-air-announces-four-transatlantic-flights-from-frankfurt-including-new-york-from-eu149/

Qatar Airways Seeks Clarity On FDI Norms, Puts India Airline Plan On Hold

Read more: https://www.bloombergquint.com/markets/2018/09/04/qatar-airways-puts-on-hold-plans-for-setting-up-airline-in-india-awaits-clarity-on-fdi-norms#gs.dDLY4LA

SE Asia-London market: Garuda Indonesia learns a difficult lesson

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/se-asia-london-market-garuda-indonesia-learns-a-difficult-lesson-436003

Swedish seats soar by 64% over past 10 years; foreign flights lead growth, Germany is top international destination in S18

Read more: https://www.anna.aero/2018/09/04/swedish-seats-soar-by-64-over-past-10-years-foreign-flights-lead-growth-germany-is-top-international-destination-in-s18/

Transitioning Travel To The Millennial Market

Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffromm/2018/09/05/transitioning-travel-to-the-millennial-market/#4be751373219

Why Do National Airlines Still Exist?

Read more: https://skift.com/2018/09/04/why-do-national-airlines-still-exist/

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus regional adds 20 extra flights to Bristol for Bath v Leinster December 8-9

Read more: http://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-regional-adds-extra-flights-to-bristol-for-leinster-rugby-fans/

Aer Lingus is crowned ‘The Fastest Airline in the World’ at the Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run 6.0

https://www.anna.aero/2018/09/05/aer-lingus-crowned-fastest-airline-at-budapest-airport-anna-aero-runway-run/

Aer Lingus tops Heathrow ‘fly quiet and green’ table

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/310974/aer-lingus-tops-heathrow-fly-quiet-and-green-table

EI-GSF Boeing 737-800 Ryanair First Flight

Read more: http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2018/08/ei-gsf-b737-800-ryanair-first-flight.html

Gardens International base for Nordic Aviation Capital

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2018/09/05/gardens-international-base-for-nordic-aviation-capital/

Irish aerospace subcontractor progresses to 5-axis machining

https://www.aero-mag.com/irish-aerospace-subcontractor-progresses-to-5-axis-machining/

Kenya plans to court Ryanair and easyJet in an attempt to boost its beach tourism, minister says

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-05/kenya-plans-to-court-ryanair-easyjet-to-boost-beach-tourism

Laudamotion details A320/321 Vienna-Dublin operations in W18

Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/280384/laudamotion-details-a320321-vienna-operations-in-w18/

Ryanair New Cork To Poznan Route Launched

https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/new-cork-to-poznan-route-launched/

Ryanair set to scrap plans to cut Irish fleet after pilot vote

https://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/ryanair-set-to-scrap-plans-to-cut-irish-fleet-after-pilot-vote-118090501074_1.html

Tweet Picks:

@e_russell $AAL’s decision to end its Chicago-China routes will save it ~$30m in annual losses, says president Isom.

@e_russell “Our balance sheet is strong enough to self-insure for the fluctuation in fuel prices,” says Laderman on the current run up in fuel prices. $UAL.

@e_russell WestJet is the latest airline to exit the Mexico City market, joining Alaska in ending service this fall.

@e_russell “We now have a fleet that really matches up with our network and the demand we see out there,” says $AAL president Isom on its recent fleet moves.

@tedreednc @AmericanAir CFO Derek Kerr at investor conference: “@CLTAirport is the most efficient cost airport in the country. They do a wonderful job of making sure we have a great place to fly.”

Video Picks:

Airline Pilot Survey Highlights Need for Mental Health Support

https://youtu.be/AjnLVso6Fp4

Flybe introduces a new livery

https://youtu.be/c9DXwSwpG_4

Kenya to court Ryanair, easyJet to promote tourism

https://youtu.be/2ui9WlJUHE0

TUI Is Building Hotels Across the Caribbean, CEO Says

https://youtu.be/fY9IJmhPgaQ

The world’s largest commercial air charter of horses | Emirates SkyCargo

https://youtu.be/fTdi3iYvtDk

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