Daily Aviation Brief – 31/03/2022
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Certificate Program Aircraft Mid-Term Lease Inspection: https://bit.ly/3tmbgdQ
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 28 March: https://bit.ly/3ILBITG
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 28 March: https://bit.ly/3Lkv9cG
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 28 March: https://bit.ly/3iOjCpv
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 28 March: https://bit.ly/3Ns9RM1
North American Newsletter 28 March: https://bit.ly/3tIKXzW
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Delta Airlines restores connectivity between Atlanta and Dublin: https://bit.ly/3uyXe98
EI-EIK Airbus A330-300 Aer Lingus Ferried Bordeaux to Dublin: https://bit.ly/3IMu4bI
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana re-registers aircraft in Ireland: https://bit.ly/3IL4LXD
Aircraft Update:
LN-NIK Boeing 737-8FZ c/n 29659 Norwegian Air Shuttle Delivered Shannon-Oslo 24/03/22 ex OE-IPV.
OE-IIC Boeing 737-8AS c/n 35005 SMBC Aviation Capital Registered at Ostrava 21/03/22 ex UR-PSS.
OE-IJT Boeing 737-8AS c/n 37534 SMBC Aviation Capital Registered at Ostrava 21/03/22 ex UR-PST.
Global Aviation News:
Airlines, industry join together to spur sustainable jet fuel growth in Canada
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/8639298/airlines-industry-sustainable-jet-fuel-canada/
As post-pandemic travel reopens, direct flights from N.L. to Europe still not on the itinerary
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/newfoundland-flights-uk-europe-1.6389376
Antonov Has Launched A Fundraiser To Restore The An-225 Mriya
Read more: https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/24/an-225-fundraiser/
British Airways Leases In Aircraft At Gatwick
Read more: https://londonairtravel.com/2022/03/25/british-airways-iberia-express-gatwick-wetlease/
Malaysia Airlines Resumes Flights to Wider International Destinations
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/malaysia-airlines-resumes-flights-to-wider-international-destinations/
Norwegian reopens base in Helsinki
Read more: https://media.uk.norwegian.com/pressreleases/norwegian-recruits-150-crew-in-finland-reopens-base-in-helsinki-3170985
Oman Shell and Oman Airports partner in green hydrogen for mobility project
Read more: https://timesofoman.com//article/114361-oman-shell-and-oman-airports-partner-in-green-hydrogen-for-mobility-project-1
Volotea boosts its fleet in 2022 with the addition of 6 Airbus A320
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/volotea-boosts-its-fleet-in-2022-with-the-addition-of-6-airbus-a320/
WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group announce partnership expansion to better serve Canada’s express cargo market
Read more: https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2022-03-21-WestJet-Cargo-and-the-GTA-Group-announce-partnership-expansion-to-better-serve-Canadas-express-cargo-market
Irish Aviation News:
Flybe reveals first 23 routes involving 16 airports; much more focus on Belfast than Birmingham
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/flybe-reveals-first-23-routes-involving-16-airports-much-more-focus-on-belfast-than-birmingham/
Ryanair plans further growth in Croatia in “near future”
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2022/03/ryanair-plans-further-growth-in-croatia.html
Ryanair unveils 15 new summer routes from Vienna for 2022 (91 in total)
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-unveils-15-new-summer-routes-from-vienna-for-2022-91-in-total/
SMBC Aviation Capital signs up to IATA 25by2025
Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2022/smbc-aviation-capital-signs-iata-25by2025
Special Colours for IAC PC-12
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2022/03/special-colours-for-iac-pc-12/
Squawk 7000 – EASA Pilot Licencing Requirements Changes Coming into Effect 20th June 2022Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2022/03/squawk-7000-easa-pilot-licencing-requirements-changes-coming-into-effect-20th-june-2022/
State needs better data on international arrivals to Ireland
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/state-needs-better-data-on-international-arrivals-to-ireland-1.4834538
Tweet Picks:
@ByERussell “Berlin is looking toward a strong summer … Particularly with point-to-point city connections, Berlin will be connected with Europe just like before the pandemic,” said @BerlinTourism CEO Burkhard Kieker.
@ByERussell Berlin, a “tourist magnet” in the words of Eurowings, is ready to pop this summer. 8 airlines are adding at least 11 new routes to @berlinairport, and overall seat capacity will be up compared to 2019.
@ByERussell “Buy now pay later could play a key part in the recovery of airlines … Flexibility and affordability are key influencing factors for younger travellers,” said GlobalData analyst Ralph Hollister. Remember Delta’s new buy now, pay later offering with AmEx?.
@ByERussell United plans to return its Pratt-powered 777s to service by late March or early April, says Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella. $UAL.
@ByERussell United Airlines expects passenger numbers to “approach pre-pandemic, 2019 levels” over the Spring Break period — March 11 to April 24 — when it anticipates carrying 18 million flyers. $UAL.
Video Picks:
Away CFO Catherine Dunleavy on Future of Travel
https://youtu.be/EpaS1knTY10
Ceremony held to mark 100th anniversary of Irish Aer Corps
https://youtu.be/QbXDQTBHrVs
Options bulls say airlines are set to soar
https://youtu.be/pz0QKSg_TEE
Outgoing FAA chief Steve Dickson on Boeing Dreamliner issues and China Eastern Airlines crash
https://youtu.be/cMebbqrhgas