Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Market insights – Risk Exposure for airlines and lessors: https://lnkd.in/fPHkmUE
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 11 May: https://bit.ly/3dLMNp1
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 11 May: https://bit.ly/2SQn9ao
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 11 May: https://bit.ly/2SWfFTh
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 11 May: https://bit.ly/2YRB3Nl
North America Newsletter 11 May: https://bit.ly/3cp19et
Aircraft Update:
VP-CGI Airbus A330-243 c/n 1249 TC Skyward Aviation Ireland Ferried Newquay-Nîmes 07/05/20 ex ZS-SXV.
9H-QDY Boeing 737-800 c/n 44781 Malta Air Re-Registered at London Stansted 11/05/20 on transfer in Ryanair colours ex EI-FZH.
Global Aviation News:
Antoine Cros, Air France-KLM: “There will be an airfare war in September”
Read more: https://qcostarica.com/antoine-cros-air-france-klm-there-will-be-an-airfare-war-in-september/
Air Astana Resumes Flights To Regional Centres Across Kazakhstan
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/air-astana-resumes-flights-to-regional-centres-across-kazakhstan/
Belgrade Airport expansion gains pace
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2020/05/belgrade-airport-expansion-gains-pace.html
Hungary’s Wizz Air takes off
Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-05-13/Hungary-s-Wizz-Air-takes-off-QrnZ0MSufm/index.html
JetBlue: Add It To The List Of Likely Winners
Read more: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4344629-jetblue-add-to-list-of-likely-winners
JetBlue, Spirit Airlines say leisure flyers beginning to return — slowly
Read more: https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-spirit-airlines-leisure-flyers-beginning-to-return/
JetBlue Will Face Off With Delta For Free Slots At London Heathrow Airport
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhorton1/2020/05/08/jetblue-will-face-off-delta-for-free-slots-at-london-heathrow-airport/#618beb4550d0
THG agrees partnership with Singapore Airlines to charter 100+ flights, and confirms plans to launch “THG Air”
Read more: https://www.thg.com/blog/2020/04/30/thg-agrees-partnership-with-singapore-airlines-to-charter-100-flights-and-confirms-plans-to-launch-thg-air/
Tui boss calls on EU states to develop ‘roadmap for travel’
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/369968/tui-boss-calls-on-eu-states-to-develop-roadmap-for-travel
Travel and air connectivity critical to economic growth, says IndiGo CEO
Read more: https://indiacsr.in/travel-and-air-connectivity-critical-to-economic-growth-says-indigo-ceo/
Irish Aviation News:
Fingal Dublin Chamber calls on political parties to support Dublin Airport’s North Runway
Read more: https://www.fingaldublinchamber.ie/news/details/fingal-dublin-chamber-calls-on-political-parties-to-support-dublin-airport-s-north-runway
IAG not in a position where it needs bailout – Walsh
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0511/1137680-iag-on-state-aid/
IAG’s Willie Walsh Expects Disruption Until 2024
Read more: https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/covid-19-iags-willie-walsh-expects-disruption-until-2024/
Most people will ignore 14 day quarantine, says Ryanair
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-52629948/coronavirus-most-people-will-ignore-14-day-quarantine-says-ryanair
Ryanair Sues Over Air France Aid in Fight to Halt Virus Bailouts
Read more: https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/ryanair-sues-over-air-france-aid-in-fight-to-halt-virus-bailouts
Ryanair Demands That Spain’s PM Sanchez Scraps Airport Charges in Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca and Says It Wants to Resume Flights As Soon As Possible
Read more: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/11/ryanair-demands-that-spains-pm-sanchez-scraps-airport-charges-in-costa-del-sol-and-costa-blanca-and-says-it-wants-to-resume-flights-as-soon-as-possible/
Willie Walsh: ‘No prospect’ for and ‘no need’ of Aer Lingus re-nationalisation
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/willie-walsh-no-prospect-for-and-no-need-of-aer-lingus-re-nationalisation-998263.html
Tweet Picks:
@Tim_the_Pilot BA (not IAG) is profitable because it operates predominantly out of a capacity/slot limited LHR hub where BA alone have about 41% & with Iberia and Aer Lingus added, IAG control about 55% of valuable LHR slots. It also utilises all of Terminal 5 and overspills into Terminal 3.
@UPSAirlines “You know you’re carrying lifesaving equipment down below, and you know it’s going to make a difference to those who need it on the front lines. It’s very humbling.” – @UPS 747 Captain Kelly Lepley.
@winglets747 The French government is requiring Air France to source 2% of its fuel requirements from sustainable sources by 2025.
@winglets747 “This hibernation presents a rare opportunity for deep cleaning and upkeep maintenance of AirAsia’s cabin. “All the removable panels in the cabin will be opened and thoroughly cleaned. The carpet and the curtains will be washed.”
@winglets747 Southwest Airlines has received an initial $428 million cash payment from Boeing as compensation for the 737 MAX. That’s just over half of the $828m that Southwest estimates it lost in operating profit in 2019 due to the MAX.
Video Picks:
Boeing CEO: Some carriers will not survive the coronavirus crisis
https://youtu.be/VanL3Qm3O0s
Former Spirit Airlines CEO on helping travellers feel safe again
https://youtu.be/4lXFMBCRWvg
Go To Team Dallas, TX Cameraman covers interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker
https://youtu.be/EtgexmzkTC0
Ryanair Keep Europe Flying And Healthy
https://youtu.be/kqCkr8o7uRU
‘Smart Helmets’ at Rome Airport Check On Passengers’ Temperatures
https://youtu.be/ubkSf1L19Tk
