Daily Aviation Brief – 19/05/2020
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 18 May: https://bit.ly/3bAVyAE
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 18 May: https://bit.ly/2X2Kh6S
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 18 May: https://bit.ly/2AyHCdu
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 18 May: https://bit.ly/3dSSBNp
North America Newsletter 18 May: https://bit.ly/3cJhpHg
Aircraft Update:
N640SW Boeing 737-3H4(F) c/n 27713 Rostrum Leasing Ferried Victorille-Bangor 15/05/20.
9H-QDQ Boeing 737-800 c/n 44766 Malta Air Re-Registered at London Stansted 13/05/20 in Ryanair colours ex EI-FTP.
9H-QDY Boeing 737-800 c/n 44781 Malta Air Position London Stansted-Marseille 12/05/20 after transfer in Ryanair colours ex EI-FZH.
Global Aviation News:
Aeroflot asks president Putin to relax passenger quarantines in the regions Read more: http://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-asks-president-putin-to-relax-passenger-quarantines-in-the-regions/
Australia’s Rex considering 737s/320s for thick routes; clever move or risking everythingRead more: https://www.anna.aero/2020/05/15/australias-rex-considering-737s-320s-for-thick-routes-clever-move-or-risking-everything/
Azul Closes Acquisition of TwoFlex
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/azul-closes-acquisition-of-twoflex/
Cargo demand pushes Delta to reignite Europe passenger services
Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/cargo-demand-pushes-delta-to-reignite-europe-passenger-services/
China’s major airline sees traffic rebound in April
Read more: https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/chinas-major-airline-sees-traffic-rebound-in-april-2020-05-16
Croatia Airlines expands operations and fleet
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2020/05/croatia-airlines-expands-operations-and.html
EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-05-15/easa-readies-rollout-covid-health-safety-protocol
Estimating COVID-19 outbreak risk through air travel
Read more:
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.16.20067496v2.full.pdf
IndiGo sets new cargo record for A320 passenger aircraft
Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/indigo-sets-new-cargo-record-for-a320-passenger-aircraft/
Maybe it’s time for Emirates and Etihad to consider a merger
Read more: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/comment/446620-maybe-its-time-for-emirates-etihad-to-hook-up
Norwegian Air pulls off equity sale
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/371487/norwegian-air-pulls-off-equity-sale
Why the United States might not open up to international travellers any time soon
Read more: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-usa-travel-analysi-idUKKBN22Q2TB
Who Wants to Buy an Airline Now? Virgin Australia Is Wooing
Read more: https://skift.com/2020/05/15/who-wants-to-buy-an-airline-now-virgin-australia-is-wooing-bidders/
Irish Aviation News:
Aircastle Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aircastle-reports-first-quarter-2020-results-301058168.html
Amedeo Air Four Plus: Company Update – Thai Airways & Emirates
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/amedeo-air-four-plus-company-update-thai-airways-emirates/
Europe’s largest Carrier Ryanair has delayed the Resumption of its Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read more: https://www.sarajevotimes.com/europes-largest-carrier-ryanair-has-delayed-the-resumption-of-its-operations-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
FPG Amentum arranges the acquisition of two IndiGo A321NEOs for investor customers
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/fpg-amentum-arranges-the-acquisition-of-two-indigo-a321neos-for-investor-customers/
Government Agrees to Provide a State-Guarantee for Refund Credit Notes Issued by Irish Licensed Travel Agents and Tour Operators
Read more: https://www.ittn.ie/news/government-agrees-to-provide-a-state-guarantee-for-refund-credit-notes-issued-by-irish-licensed-travel-agents-and-tour-operators/
Limerick-based Nordic Aviation sees more pay deferral pleas
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/limerick-based-nordic-aviation-sees-more-pay-deferral-pleas-39208178.html
Lufthansa Group to resume flights from Manchester, Birmingham Edinburgh and Dublin
Read more: https://www.ittn.ie/news/lufthansa-group-to-resume-flights-from-manchester-birmingham-edinburgh-and-dublin/
Lufthansa like ‘drunken uncle at a wedding’, says O’Leary
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/lufthansa-like-drunken-uncle-at-a-wedding-says-o-leary-1.4253825
Podcast Emirates Airlines with Enda Corneille Ireland Country Manager
Podcast: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/down-to-business/emirates-airlines-enda-corneille
Ryanair expects post-Covid-19 price war
Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/ryanair-expects-post-covid-19-price-war/138422.article
Ryanair 3Q20 UK operations as of 16MAY20
Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291306/ryanair-3q20-uk-operations-as-of-16may20/
Visit Portugal Prepares to Welcome Irish Visitors
Read more: https://www.ittn.ie/news/visit-portugal-prepares-to-welcome-irish-visitors/
What business owners can learn from Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary
Read more: https://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/what-business-owners-can-learn-from-ryanairs-michael-oleary-2557588/
Tweet Picks:
@AAAndreadis Greece is leading the effort to restart tourism in Europe. There is a coordinated effort by our government and all private sector to open the majority of our destinations and facilities by July 1st. Bilateral agreements and flight connectivity will be key.
@CamWallace_NZ Pretty solid first few days of demand for @FlyAirNZ in level 2. We have increased some capacity and reopened most city-pairs across NZ. A bit anxious about the build in corporate demand, the next couple of weeks will be an important marker for that. @andykirton.
@HardeepSPuri Easing restrictions on utilisation of the Indian air space will make civilian flying more efficient & lead to a benefit of about ₹1000 crores per annum by enabling optimal utilization of airspace & saving on fuel use & time. This will also have a positive environmental impact.
@HardeepSPuri FM Smt @nsitharaman Ji has also announced to make India a global hub for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO). Tax regime for MRO ecosystem has been rationalized.
@HardeepSPuri Still further towards making of an #AtmaNirbharEconomy, major global engine manufacturers would set up engine repair facilities in India in the coming years. There will be convergence between defence sector & the civil MROs to create economies of scale.
Video Picks:
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https://youtu.be/Oo5L3SW1XgQ
Dubai Airports Has Measures to Make Sure Everyone Safe: CEO
https://youtu.be/_OEg_uTRIYc
‘It’s been a smooth operation’: India’s Consul General in Chicago on Vande Bharat Mission
https://youtu.be/JjeXQIhoihs
Plane Spotting During the Coronavirus Pandemic
https://youtu.be/2Syox9ARj8M
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