Daily Aviation Brief – 04/05/2021
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Webinar: Focusing On Asset Management And Commercial Aircraft Values: https://lnkd.in/eaVZKAD
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 April: https://bit.ly/3nnHlyp
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 April: https://bit.ly/3gFIwYU
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 26 April: https://bit.ly/3xq7scJ
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 26 April: https://bit.ly/3sTnbxw
North American Newsletter 26 April:https://bit.ly/3gDYrGS
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus operates Airbus A330-300 US Cargo charters: https://bit.ly/2RgKggz
Moldovan carrier HiSky inaugures new Dublin Airport routes: https://bit.ly/2RiVUY6
Ryanair announces new Irish Greek connections for Summer 2021: https://bit.ly/3f5Flaz
Aircraft Update:
EI-DPB Boeing 737-8AS(F) c/n 33603 ASL Airlines France Painted into FedEx colours at Shannon 29/04/21 to become F-HIQD.
EI-GTV Boeing 737-8KV c/n 63406 Silver Aircraft Leasing Ferried Tallinn-Basle 30/04/21 ex ES-MBE.
N877CS Boeing 737-86J c/n 30877 GECAS Registered at Jinan prior cargo conversion ex HL8206.
Global Aviation News:
Cargolux achieves record results in its Jubilee year
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/cargolux-achieves-record-results-in-its-jubilee-year/
Embraer: New order for 30 E195-E2s
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/embraer-new-order-for-30-e195-e2s/
FAA Awards STC For 321 Precision Conversions A321-200PCF
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/faa-awards-stc-for-321-precision-conversions-a321-200pcf/
JetBlue takes delivery of A321LR with the first Airspace interior
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/jetblue-takes-delivery-of-a321lr-with-the-first-airspace-interior/
Pegasus’ new routes: Batumi, Georgia; Odesa, Ukraine and Iğdır, Turkey
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/pegasus-new-routes-batumi-georgia-odesa-ukraine-and-igdir-turkey/
State aid: Commission approves €462 million Portuguese support to compensate TAP for damage suffered due to coronavirus outbreak
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/state-aid-commission-approves-eu462-million-portuguese-support-to-compensate-tap-for-damage-suffered-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/
Transat secures $700 million in funding from the Government of Canada
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/transat-secures-700-million-in-funding-from-the-government-of-canada/
Vaccines put U.S. airlines on runway to recovery
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/airlines-results-usa/wrapup-2-vaccines-put-u-s-airlines-on-runway-to-recovery-idUSL4N2MF3NK
Voyageur Aviation awarded contract to upgrade Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) fleet
Read more: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/voyageur-aviation-awarded-contract-to-upgrade-canada-s-national-aerial-surveillance-program-nasp-fleet-807136758.html
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus: The North America-Europe Connection Machine
Read more: https://simpleflying.com/aer-lingus-connection-machine/
British Airways CEO Sean Doyle – “we’ll come out the other end”
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/capa-live-ba-ceo-sean-doyle—well-come-out-the-other-end-559303
Belfast Travel Team Open Their Doors as Holiday Bookings Soar
Read more: https://ittn.ie/ireland/news/belfast-travel-team-open-their-doors-as-holiday-bookings-soar/
Department of Transport Statement of Strategy 2021-2023
Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/70e6d-statement-of-strategy-2021-2023/
Eddie Ryan leaves behind incredible legacy on Clare’s aviation story
https://www.clareecho.ie/eddie-leaves-behind-incredible-legacy-on-clares-aviation-story/
Ireland Wins Two Travel Awards in China
https://ittn.ie/ireland/news/ireland-wins-two-travel-awards-in-china/
Irish Travel Agents Association disappointed at 10-week closure of Cork Airport for runway upgrades
http://www.limelight.ie/irish-travel-agents-association-disappointed-at-10-week-closure-of-cork-airport-for-runway-upgrades/#more-5401
‘Mother of all charm offensives’ needed to bring airlines back to Ireland – DAA CEO Dalton Philips
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/mother-of-all-charm-offensives-needed-to-bring-airlines-back-to-ireland-40371234.html
New Ryanair Faro to Belfast route
Read more: https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2021-04-30/new-ryanair-faro-to-belfast-route/59579
Ryanair Launches New Price Checker And Verified Seal To Further Protect Customers From Online Travel Agents
Read more: https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-launches-new-price-checker-and-verified-seal-to-further-protect-customers-from-online-travel-agents/?market=ie
Tweet Picks:
@HofmannAviation Air Tanzania plans to expand its fleet by adding two Airbus A220-300 and one De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 later this year, despite suffering a massive financial loss for 2020.
@kcreedy It’s all about investing in the leading technology companies, @United Kirby said of electric aircraft. “We are going to need a lot of technology to solve climate issues. We are tying to be in the mix to so we can think in a forward way about solutions that solve the problems.”
@kforfitz_Wayne Chairman of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has called for #AirCorps to be awarded the country’s next #SearchAndRescue contract, worth up to €1 billion, to boost its operational capacity & channel state funds into the public service. #DefenceForces
@kylelarnold “We know how to manage growth, and we would be foolish to pass on what I think is the opportunity of a lifetime to grow this airline in this environment. We are so well positioned.” @southwestair CEO @gary_kelly.
@lesliejosephs United says ready to resume “quite a bit of flying to the U.K. this summer” if country opens up.
Video Picks:
JetBlue takes delivery of our first A321LR | Transatlantic Experience
https://youtu.be/zEnghpgIDkk
Prime Time Green passports and hospitality full report
https://youtu.be/WZv1cvQvrKg
Recovery Plan for Irish Aviation Sector – Michael McNamara TD
https://youtu.be/g7y6h5yqeh8
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly on Boeing 737 Max groundings
https://youtu.be/Dy5uwiflmpE
The European Digital Green Certificate- 3 ways to travel
https://youtu.be/AnDkQBNNxIM