Daily Aviation Brief – 18/08/2020
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Introducing ‘SAM’; A New Solution for the Aviation Industry: https://bit.ly/31IB9GU
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 17 August: https://bit.ly/3g5PnXA
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 17 August: https://bit.ly/2Y8JGSl
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 17 August: https://bit.ly/2FxYnbm
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 17 August: https://bit.ly/3iM5wDd
North American Newsletter 17 August: https://bit.ly/342PW1Y
Aircraft Update:
EI-GTG Embraer 190LR c/n 19000548 BA Cityflyer Delivered Guangzhou-Colombo International-Muscat-Cairo-Amsterdam-Warsaw 15-16/08/20 to become G-LCAF.
EI-GTT Airbus A330-343 c/n 713 JLPS Leasing Virgo Registered 11/08/20 at Dresden for P2F-conversion ex 9M-XBD.
N547CC Boeing 737-8AS(F) c/n 33544 ASL Airlines Ireland at Shanghai 14/08/20 in full Prime Air colours ex EI-DAD.
Global Aviation News:
Air Arabia plans to rebuild network, workforce after Covid lockdowns
Read more: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/450860-air-arabia-plans-to-rebuild-network-workforce-after-covid-lockdowns
Alex Cruz for Transport Select Committee
Read more: https://www.btnews.co.uk/article/16482
Canada’s smaller airlines: different approaches to crisis management
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/canadas-smaller-airlines-different-approaches-to-crisis-management-533690
European airline capacity planning: uncertainty is increasing
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/european-airline-capacity-planning-uncertainty-is-increasing-533951
Government of Canada releases Canada’s Flight Plan for safe air travel
Read more: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-releases-canada-s-flight-plan-for-safe-air-travel-839973229.html
Integrators’ global networks: A topology analysis with insights into the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic
Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7417909/
Qatar Airways resumes 4 weekly flights to Lisbon
Read more: https://menafn.com/1100625919/Qatar-Airways-resumes-4-weekly-flights-to-Lisbon
Restructuring of TAP: Boston Consulting Group chosen to prepare the plan
Read more: https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/en/news/restructuring-of-the-tap-boston-consulting-group-chosen-to-prepare-the-624471-plan
Irish Aviation News:
GECAS Slashes Milestone’s Value by $729M
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2020-07-31/gecas-slashes-milestones-value-729m
JRC trains Irish aviation authorities on Explosive Trace Detection
Read more: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/eusciencehubnews/item-detail.cfm?item_id=684843
North American Aerospace Industries Names Martin O’Boyle Business Development Manager – MRO
Read more: https://www.avitrader.com/2020/08/11/north-american-aerospace-industries-names-martin-oboyle-business-development-manager-mro/
Only re-integration will solve Shannon Airport crisis
Read more: https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/08/14/only-re-integration-will-solve-shannon-airport-crisis/
Ryanair resumes Serbia and Bosnia flights
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2020/08/ryanair-resumes-serbia-and-bosnia.html
Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine is interviewed on Clare FM’s Morning Focus show with Pat Kenny
Read more: https://www.shannongroup.ie/news-media/latest-news/2020/ceo-mary-considine-interview-on-morning-focus
We want to protect Cork Aer Lingus base, says Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath
Read more: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/We-want-to-protect-Cork-Aer-Lingus-base-says-Minister-51070a9b-f7ae-4839-93e1-24ff05d92646-ds
Tweet Picks:
@gary_kelly Last week, we introduced stringent changes to our mask policy. We will no longer allow face coverings that don’t fit snugly under the chin, or anything made of mesh fabrics. For full details on how we are prioritizing the health of our Customers.
@GEAviation From passenger deck to a full cargo compartment, a peek into transforming the Boeing 777-300ER to a “special freighter.”
@justinbachman The 47-year record of consecutive profitability by @SouthwestAir is almost certain to end in 2020 due to #COVID19, @gary_kelly tells the Texas Tribune today. $LUV #ttevents #airlines.
@RollsRoyce We’ve started the next phase of testing our low-emissions combustion technology, ALECSys, for the next generation of engines. #UltraFan will offer 25% fuel saving compared to the first Trent engine #IntelligentEngine.
@SamChuiPhotos Qantas has confirmed it will be sending most of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Victorville. However, the airlines will also operate 787 on Antarctica Sightseeing flights!.
Video Picks:
ISTAT Chats Featuring Peter Barrett and Conor McCarthy
https://youtu.be/4caer–WA-Y
Jet It CEO on why private jet flights are soaring amid the pandemic
https://youtu.be/uliOoz3LJ3A
Shannon will be disproportionately impacted by Government travel policy
https://youtu.be/RAIiMv_l5Wk
Take a breath of fresh air on board | Emirates Airlines
https://youtu.be/zagDN0PpRog
United Airlines Is Adding Flights From DIA To Alamosa, Rochester, MN and Sioux City, IA
https://youtu.be/ZEKsUfTLjyk