Aircraft Update:
OE-LOB Airbus A320-232 c/n 2928 Laudamotion Delivered Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen-Shannon 05/11/18 ex TC-JPC.
Global Aviation News:
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Norwegian ‘needs lower cost base’
Norwegian to cut routes to offset oil and engine costs
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Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus aims to become leading value carrier across the North Atlantic
CDB Aviation and SpiceJet Sign Lease Agreement for Three 737 MAX Aircraft
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Ryanair forced to cancel 300 flights in October
Ryanair Launches New Malta To Amman Route
Ryanair plans EX-YU expansion in 2019
Sirius Aircraft Leasing Fund targets mid November 2018 initial placing and offer
SMBC Aviation eyes opportunities as airlines come under stress
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@e_russell Airbus’ pitch in July was that the A330-800 was customisable, where airlines could lower the MTOW or thrust rating for improved economics.
@e_russell Airbus still sees the A330-800neo as a replacement for remaining 767 fleets – even though it has yet to land another US order to do so.
@ghimlay But Mexico City airport situation is concerning, says Avianca CEO. “The [current] airport is not an airport for a city of that magnitude and relevance.”
@Oliver__Clark EasyJet’s Johnan Lundgren describes Icelandair’s takeover of Wow as ‘not surprising’ #WTM2018.
@staralliance .@tapairportugal is the first #airline in the world to operate the new A330-900neo aircraft. Equipped with the new version of the Airspace cabin, it consumes up to 14% less fuel per seat and is set to be the world’s most #efficient wide-bodied aircraft.
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