Daily Aviation Brief – 28/10/2021
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
National Institute of Management and Research Studies (NIMR) Guest Lecture: https://lnkd.in/ewyRXzxg
Certificate Program Aircraft Technical Records Review During Redelivery: https://bit.ly/3BYEAu8
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 October: https://bit.ly/3pElbeo
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 26 October: https://bit.ly/3ClUlLG
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 26 October: https://bit.ly/3Gmn1Xo
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 26 October: https://bit.ly/3BhrWVQ
North American Newsletter 26 October: https://bit.ly/3pyC8Hg
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus Rebuilds Dublin Airport Hub connectivity: https://bit.ly/3FSJnQ8
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana commences re-registering fleet in Ireland: https://bit.ly/3pAbRIJ
Ryanair Group increasingly deploying Boeing 737-8200 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft on Irish route network: https://bit.ly/3osgYtS
Aircraft Update:
EI-WLA Boeing 777-3Q8 c/n 35783 Azur Air rolled out at Shannon 18/10/21.
F-HUYC Boeing 737-800 c/n 42086 Transavia France Delivered Dublin-Dinard 18/10/21 ex OE-IWS.
OE-ITG Airbus A320-232 c/n 5076 Glenveagh Aviation Registered at Istanbul 11/10/21 ex VT-IER.
Global Aviation News:
airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss: probably private after 2023 IPO
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/airbaltic-ceo-martin-gauss-probably-private-after-2023-ipo-574719
Air Belgium takes delivery of its first A330neo
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/air-belgium-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a330neo/
Air India sale will affect us, says Emirates President Tim Clark
Read more: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/interview/air-india-sale-will-affect-us-emirates-president-tim-clark-7547841.html
Australia’s new low-cost airline Bonza aims for mid-2022 launch
Read more: https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/bonza-airlines-boeing-737-max
British Airways to ramp up South Africa and Mexico flights
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/british-airways-to-ramp-up-south-africa-and-mexico-flights
Canary Islands announce €5 million in grants to restore air connectivity to the archipelago
Read more: https://www.travelmedia.ie/press-releases/canary-islands-announce-e5-million-in-grants-to-restore-air-connectivity-to-the-archipelago/
Flyr introduces newest generation of Boeing 737 aircraft to its fleet
Read more: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FLYR-AS-119601170/news/Flyr-introduces-newest-generation-of-Boeing-737-aircraft-to-its-fleet-36663591/
Heathrow pushes for SAF mandate
Read more: https://www.heathrow.com/latest-news/-eathrow-urges-ministers-to-announce-a-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate-at-cop26-to-cut-aviation-emissions
Hong Kong Can Retain International Aviation Hub Status, Lam Says
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-06/hong-kong-can-retain-international-aviation-hub-status-lam-says
IAG Cargo announces new cargo route flying direct from Madrid to Dakar marking a first for the company
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/iag-cargo-announces-new-cargo-route-flying-direct-from-madrid-to-dakar-marking-a-first-for-the-company/
Irish Aviation News:
Rail spur significant for Shannon Airport
Read more: http://clareherald.com/2021/10/rail-spur-significant-for-shannon-airport-53019/
Ryanair passenger numbers continue their recovery
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/1004/1250556-ryanair-passenger-numbers/
Ryanair urges Government to extend Covid-19 travel recovery scheme at Dublin Airport
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/ryanair-urges-government-to-extend-covid-19-travel-recovery-scheme-at-dublin-airport-40896785.html
SenAer Trading Formally Launches Innovative Trading Platform
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/senaer-trading-formally-launches-innovative-trading-platform/
Speech by Catherine Martin at Fáilte Ireland Tourism Conference/Industry Briefing, Convention Centre Dublin
Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/speech/44ef9-failte-ireland-tourism-conferenceindustry-briefing-convention-centre-dublin/
TruJet In talks with Irish aircraft lessor Elix Aviation for equity stake – The Hindu Business
Read more: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ex-promoter-vankayalapati-umesh-regains-control-of-trujet-from-meil/article36971346.ece
USA all the Way, Aer Lingus takes off for Newark and Orlando
Read more: https://mediacentre.aerlingus.com/news/01102021/usa-all-the-way-aer-lingus-takes-off-for-newark-and-orlando
When Willie Walsh had a few things to say…
Read more: https://airinsight.com/when-willie-walsh-had-a-few-things-to-say/
Tweet Picks:
@ByERussell “The long-term recovery remains on track,” says United CEO Scott Kirby at the outset of the carrier’s Q3 call. He reiterates his view that business demand will see an inflection point in January. $UAL.
@ByERussell United hired nearly 1,000 pilots in first nine months of 2021, which is more than in all of 2019, says President Brett Hart. $UAL.
@ByERussell United plans to return all 52 of its grounded 777s with P&W engines to service in the first half of 2022, says CFO Gerry Laderman.
@ByERussell “We are simply making [Alaska’s] hub stronger by having an alliance with Alaska … It’s not a new hub. If you see that, be concerned,” says American CEO Parker when asked to frame the airline’s growth at @flySEA. $AAL
@CNBCTV18News Aviation Minister @JM_Scindia says airlines need to move to high volume, low cost & margin model to ensure access & affordability. Govt wants airlines to proliferate, will act as a collaborator not restrictive regulator. “Good Luck” to a ‘reborn’ #JetAirways & all new #AkasaAir.
Video Picks:
ETF Spotlight: U.S. Global Jets ETF dips after airlines report earnings
https://youtu.be/y0wE85viAV4
Etihad raises $1.2 billion in sustainability-linked debt
https://youtu.be/__jS2zZ7r5s
It may be till 2022 before we see sustained profitability – Southwest CEO Gary Kelly
https://youtu.be/OMnJp8SIz5w
JD Logistics Shops for Planes to Tap Air Freight Demand
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United CEO Scott Kirby: Higher fuel prices ultimately lead to higher ticket prices
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