Daily Aviation Brief – 09/08/2022
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
Acumen Aviation and Fabrik Announce Strategic Partnership Agreement: https://bit.ly/3vGu0H0
Certificate Program Aircraft Redelivery Management: https://bit.ly/3zjcwT0
China Aviation Industry Newsletter 8 August: https://bit.ly/3pldSap
India Aviation Industry Newsletter 8 August: https://bit.ly/3QiylrI
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 8 August: https://bit.ly/3Q8sipY
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 8 August: https://bit.ly/3BOt0nS
North American Aviation Newsletter 8 August: https://bit.ly/3daSqSs
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus to deploy new Airbus A320neo’s predominantly on London Heathrow routes: https://bit.ly/3OmDa2t
SAS Connect (Ireland) Takes Delivery Of 15th Airbus A320neo: https://bit.ly/3OIPaLn
Vueling Airlines extends Cork to Paris Orly year round, announces new Shannon route: https://bit.ly/3baA8jj
Aircraft Update:
A6-FPE Boeing 737-8 c/n 61003 FlyDubai Delivered Boeing Field-Shannon-Dubai05-07/08/22.
EI-GUR ATR72-212A(600)F c/n 1727 ASL Airlines Ireland Delivered Toulouse-Shannon 05/08/22 in FedEx colours.
EI-SIT Airbus A320-251N c/n 10937 SAS Connect Delivered Toulouse-Copenhagen 07/08/22.
Global Aviation News:
American Airlines Announces Investment in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Developer ZeroAvia
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/american-airlines-announces-investment-in-hydrogen-electric-engine-developer-zeroavia/
European air traffic domestic capacity recovery rates vary from 50% in Germany to 117% in Italy
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/european-air-traffic-domestic-capacity-recovery-rates-vary-from-50-in-germany-to-117-in-italy/
Jalan-Kalrock Consortium Selects IBS Software to Power Passenger Service, Booking, and Loyalty Systems for Jet Airways
Read more: https://www.ibsplc.com/news/jalan-kalrock-consortium-selects-ibs-software-to-power-passenger-service-booking-and-loyalty-systems-for-jet-airways
JetBlue’s 2nd European destination will be revealed this year, CEO says
Read more: https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-new-european-route-coming/
Travel restrictions drastically cut COVID-19 cases entering Canada, but didn’t stop new outbreaks: study
Read more: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/travel-restrictions-drastically-cut-covid-19-cases-entering-canada-but-didn-t-stop-new-outbreaks-study-1.6012105
Vertical Aerospace and Babcock International partner to explore new variants for the VX4
Read more: https://vertical-aerospace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PRESS-RELEASE-Vertical-Aerospace-and-Babcock-International-partner-to-explore-new-variants-for-the-VX4.pdf
Virgin Atlantic To Fly eVTOL Air Taxi Trials in the UK
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-07-18/virgin-atlantic-fly-evtol-air-taxi-trials-uk
Vistara inducts its Third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner; Ramps up Frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/vistara-inducts-its-third-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-ramps-up-frequencies-to-frankfurt-and-paris/
ZeroAvia Secures Additional $30 Million in Funding from IAG, Barclays, NEOM & AENU
Read more: https://www.zeroavia.com/series-b-round
Irish Aviation News:
Aergo Capital announces the successful delivery of two (2) B737-8 (MAX) aircraft to Batik Air Malaysia
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/aergo-capital-announces-the-successful-delivery-of-two-2-b737-8-max-aircraft-to-batik-air-malaysia/
Analysis: the Ryanair-Wizz showdown in depth
Read more: https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/08/analysis-the-ryanair-wizz-showdown-in-depth/
AV AirFinance Names Stephen Murphy as New Chief Executive Officer
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/av-airfinance-names-stephen-murphy-as-new-chief-executive-officer/
Darren Moloney, Managing Director, Sky Handling Partner Opening Statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Committee – 26th July 2022
Read more: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/33/joint_committee_on_transport_and_communications/submissions/2022/2022-07-26_opening-statement-darren-moloney-managing-director-sky-handling-partner_en.pdf
Deucalion Aviation sells one A320 to ST Engineering
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/deucalion-aviation-sells-one-a320-to-st/
EI-HGF Boeing 737-8200 Ryanair Third Flight
Read more: https://boefamily.flights/737/62317
EI-NSB Airbus A320-251N Aer Lingus Delivered
Read more: https://aibfamily.flights/A320/10786#post-delivery
How Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary regained his throne as king of the skies
https://www.independent.ie/life/how-ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-regained-his-throne-as-king-of-the-skies-41875519.html
Ryanair August 2022 UK / Ireland Network Adjustment
Read more: https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220726-fraug22gbie
That Makes 30 Italian Airports: Ryanair Returns To Forlì After 14 Years
Read more: https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-forli-return-30-italian-airports/
Tweet Picks:
@airlinewriter “Obviously, we’ll be taking out a loan,” (@JetBlue President Joanna) Geraghty said. “But we feel good about our ability to pay for this.” I think bankers want a wee bit more confidence in $JBLU’s ability to repay.
@airlinewriter Editorial board of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to @SouthwestAir: “Y’all come on over to DFW Airport, ok?” Can’t happen before 2025.
@airlinewriter SWA chief commercial officer, explaining why @SouthwestAir serves multiple airports in LA and the Bay Area, says travellers like their “neighbourhood airport.” I’d never heard that one.
@ByERussell Allegiant Air reports a $4.4 million net profit in Q2 on revenues of nearly $630 million, a revenue record for the airline. But, as at other carriers, expenses grew faster driven primarily by fuel. $ALGT.
@David_Slotnick At the start of the Q&A, JetBlue CFO Ursula Hurley says the airline plans to take a $3.5 billion bridge loan to close the transaction with a 6% interest rate. Once the deal closes, it’ll assess long-term debt or other asset liquidation options.
Video Picks:
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says bookings are strong even as workers return to the office
https://youtu.be/MWjUiNZid0o
Brussels Airlines Safety Video 2022
https://youtu.be/wcDDxty3zdA
Delta CEO Ed Bastian : Pilot contract negotiations ‘not a wage fight’
https://youtu.be/Dkl9D-t4C-0
DOT Seeks To Tighten Rules For Airline Refunds