Daily Aviation Brief – 11/12/2020
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Acumen Launches New Digital Success Advisory (DSA) Service: https://bit.ly/2VqRPQl
Certificate Program in Aircraft Technical Records Review During Redelivery: https://bit.ly/36GNVIn
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 7 December: https://bit.ly/3gujREw
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 7 December: https://bit.ly/36S3AFY
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 7 December: https://bit.ly/2VOTi3b
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 7 December: https://bit.ly/3ovaIhv
North American Newsletter 7 December: https://bit.ly/37MiXPs
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus announces new Santorini route for Summer 2021: https://bit.ly/3qvPd1W
Ryanair grows its firm Boeing 737 MAX order book to 210 aircraft: https://bit.ly/36HRf7r
Ryanair Resumes Dublin-Santorini Route For Summer 2021: https://bit.ly/2VM9wdo
US DOT Filing Reveals planned Aer Lingus UK-US Flights: https://bit.ly/2KgXRRa
Aircraft Update:
M-ABLW Airbus A330-302 c/n 1370 Nordwind Airlines Ferried Dublin-Teruel 25/11/20 for interim storage prior delivery to become VP-BUP.
N2106A Boeing 737-55S c/n 26542 Sky Capital Leasing Ferried Lima-Orlando Sanford 19/11/20 in LC Perú colours.
OE-ISF Boeing 737-808 c/n 34710 SASOF Aviation Registered at Bucharest 24/11/20 ex HL8048.
OE-IOV Airbus A321-211 c/n 6038 Air Lease Corporation Ferried Lasham-St Anthan 30/11/20 ex G-TCDD.
Global Aviation News:
AELF FlightService Partners With Avianor on A330 Auxiliary Cargo Conversions
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/aelf-flightservice-partners-with-avianor-on-a330-auxiliary-cargo-conversions/
airBaltic announces summer 2021 schedule
Read more: https://www.airbaltic.com/en/airbaltic-announces-summer-2021-schedule
BA CityFlyer adds 11 routes from Southampton – strong performance likely
Read more: https://www.anna.aero/2020/12/10/ba-cityflyer-adds-11-routes-from-southampton-strong-performance-likely/
Boeing needs to develop a smaller mid-market aircraft: analysts
Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-needs-to-develop-a-smaller-mid-market-aircraft-analysts/141521.article
Boeing 737 MAX: Key In Recovery
Read more: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4393409-boeing-737-max-key-in-recovery
EASA certifies new ATR 72-600F cargo turboprop
Read more: https://www.airway1.com/easa-certifies-new-atr-72-600f-cargo-turboprop/
Etihad terminates Belgrade service, Air Serbia partnership on thin ice
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2020/12/etihad-terminates-belgrade-service-air.html
Fitch Ratings Global Airline Outlook: Ratings Pressure Continues into 2021 amid Historic Downturn
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/fitch-ratings-global-airline-outlook-ratings-pressure-continues-into-2021-amid-historic-downturn/
Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-12-09/myanmar-airways-refuses-stagnate-during-pandemic
United Airlines Pledges Boeing 777-300ERs To Increase Govt Loan
Read more: https://timesnest.com/united-airlines-pledges-boeing-777-300ers-to-increase-govt-loan/
Irish Aviation News:
Call for change to non-essential international travel advice
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/1208/1183217-travel-covid-testing/
Forsa Calls On Government To Realign Shannon Airport With Dublin & Cork
Read more: http://www.clare.fm/news/aviation/forsa-calls-government-realign-shannon-airport-dublin-cork/
Jet lessor Goshawk saw profits hit $148m in 2019
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/jet-lessor-goshawk-saw-profits-hit-148m-in-2019-39824287.html
Linklaters acts on Nordic Aviation Capital’s US$6bn debt restructuring
Read more: https://www.linklaters.com/en/about-us/news-and-deals/deals/2020/december/linklaters-acts-on-nordic-aviation-capitals-us$6bn-debt-restructuring
Ryanair’s debt to triple to €1.2bn by next March – S&P
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/ryanairs-debt-to-triple-to-12bn-by-next-march-s-and-p-39846541.html
Social dialogue key to aviation recovery – Forsa
Read more: https://www.forsa.ie/social-dialogue-key-to-aviation-recovery/
Stobart Air sale talks at ‘advanced’ stage with suitor
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/stobart-air-sale-talks-at-advanced-stage-with-suitor-39846563.html
Tweet Picks:
@ByERussell Qatar Airways will connect new Oneworld hub Seattle with Doha, form pact with Alaska Airlines.
@JohnLStrickland New #airline emerging in Norway, #Flyr The start up team has lots of experience and comes from Norwegian #aviation #Braathens heritage.
@justinbachman NEWS from @juliejohnsson: Boeing’s first 737 Max delivery (N27519) following its 20-month grounding is leaving KBFI today for @united , a Max 9. The first Max flight (with a -8) will be operated by GOL Wednesday morning from Sao Paulo. $BA $UAL $GOL.
@routesonline During #RoutesReconnected @icao’s secretary general told delegates “it’s more important than ever right now to remember that we’re one sector working together” and “our continued solidarity and cooperation will be critical to overcoming this crisis”.
@routesonline Speaking during the #RoutesReconnected conference programme last week, Viva Air CEO Felix Antelo said VFR and leisure traffic has been driving the resumption of services, as well as the ULCC’s entry into new markets.
Video Picks:
American Airlines’ new testing strategy for passengers
https://youtu.be/zx9EGGIVO-g
Boeing’s backlog is at 4,240 planes
https://youtu.be/DlNfGFQ0qd0
Singapore Airlines prepares for mass shipments of Covid-19 vaccines
https://youtu.be/IeCRXOQIhqQ
SMART MRTT – Refuelling goes automatic
https://youtu.be/FQMscNisUVM
Toxicity around travel needs to end Donal Moriarty of Aer Lingus
https://youtu.be/I7EvFyi1pUE