Daily Aviation Brief – 07/02/2023
Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XUXYDi
India Aviation Industry Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3kPEjWy
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3HGRQZq
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update:http://bit.ly/3HhBq8s
North American Aviation Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3Jrw4dE
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Ethiopian Airlines launches new Atlanta route with Dublin tech stop, eyes Denver route: http://bit.ly/3RAY14z
PLAY airlines links Dublin to Toronto Hamilton via Keflavik: http://bit.ly/3ZyZhc6
Ryanair’s new route from Dublin to Zakynthos: http://bit.ly/3l4fc2l
Aircraft Update:
LN-FGA Boeing 737-82R c/n 40014 Flyr Ferried Oslo-Shannon 03/02/23 by lessor.
LN-FGB Boeing 737-82R c/n 40881 Flyr Ferried Oslo-Shannon 03/02/23 by lessor.
LN-FGC Boeing 737-82R c/n 40261 Flyr Ferried Oslo-Shannon 03/02/23 by lessor.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus to hire 13,000 extra staff to ramp up aircraft production rate
Read more: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/airbus-to-hire-13000-extra-staff-to-ramp-up-aircraft-production-rate
Air France-KLM CEO Slams Schiphol Flight Cuts
Read more: https://skift.com/2023/01/27/air-france-klm-ceo-slams-schiphol-flight-cuts/
AirAsiaX relaunch gains momentum
Read more: https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2023/01/airasiax-relaunch-gains-momentum/
Boeing, Atlas Air Celebrate Delivery of Final 747, an Airplane that Transformed Aviation and Global Air Travel
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/boeing-atlas-air-celebrate-delivery-of-final-747-an-airplane-that-transformed-aviation-and-global-air-travel/
Boeing plans to add a new 737 Max production line to meet strong demand
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/30/boeing-new-737-max-production-line.html
British Airways Announces Resumption Of Flights To Mainland China
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/british-airways-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-mainland-china/
Capacity growth accelerates for Cathay Pacific
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/capacity-growth-accelerates-for-cathay-pacific-but-challenges-loom-635938
Norwegian to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Read more: https://media.uk.norwegian.com/pressreleases/norwegian-to-lease-six-boeing-737-max-8-aircraft-3231858
Pyka Unveils The World’s Largest Autonomous Electric Cargo Airplane: Pelican Cargo
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/pyka-unveils-the-worlds-largest-autonomous-electric-cargo-airplane-pelican-cargo/
‘Prices should come down’: Emirates Chairman Tim Clark eyes lower ticket prices as airlines boost capacity
Read more: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/prices-should-come-down-emirates-boss-eyes-lower-ticket-prices-as-airlines-boost-capacity-20230127-p5cg0y.html
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Celebrates The Delivery Of Its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/aercap-celebrates-the-delivery-of-its-50th-737-800-boeing-converted-freighter/
Aer Lingus / Emerald Airlines Further Expands Belfast City Network in NS23
Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230203-eibhd
Air Nostrum, CityJet Revive Merger Plan
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/air-nostrum-cityjet-revive-merger-plan
Bologna Airport announces consolidation of partnership with Ryanair
Read more: https://www.borsaitaliana.it/borsa/notizie/price-sensitive/download/1766_121501_2023_oneinfo.html
Belfast International Airport welcomes £2.3m Levelling Up support from UK Government
Read more: https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-news/2023/january/belfast-international-airport-welcomes-23m-levelling-up-support-from-uk-government
Cassidy Travel and Travel Escapes announced as Travel Agencies of the year at the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2023 Awards
Read more: https://itaa.ie/2023/01/30/cassidy-travel-and-travel-escapes-announced-as-travel-agencies-of-the-year-at-the-itaa-travel-agency-of-the-year-2023-awards/
Expect cheaper fares, fewer delays: Qantas chief Alan Joyce
Read more: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/expect-cheaper-fares-fewer-delays-qantas-chief-alan-joyce-20230202-p5chia.html
IAA Chief Executive, Peter Kearney, takes over chair of the A6 Alliance for 2023
Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/news/2023/02/01/iaa-chief-executive-peter-kearney-takes-over-chair-of-the-a6-alliance-for-2023
Ryanair has 75 Vienna routes this summer but 58 have direct competition; had over 90 routes in S22
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/ryanair-has-75-vienna-routes-this-summer-but-58-have-direct-competition-had-over-90-routes-in-s22/
Tweet Picks:
@lesliejosephs Despite talk of economic weakness, @Southwest CFO Tammy Romo says at investor day that airline sees “no signs of a slowdown” in current strong travel trends. $LUV.
@lesliejosephs United’s CEO says revenue is still rising, even though biz travel demand growth levelling out. Walmart’s CEO echoed his comments about consumers spending on travel.
@lesliejosephs Walmart CEO told @CNBC this morning that he’s seeing a shift in consumer spending to travel. “So many people didn’t get to travel during the pandemic…they’re spending that money to do that because it’s a priority.”
@lesliejosephs LUV: Actually, “We continue to see no noticeable signs of a slowdown in macro travel demand and our booking trends” this year, Southwest chief commercial officer Ryan Green says. Airline earlier noted some cancellations and weaker bookings until March after the holiday meltdown.
@melissa_repko Delta says the travel boom is still going strong. It expects 2023 earnings to nearly double, @lesliejosephs reports. That shift to experiences vs. stuff is another threat for retailers, along with inflation.
Video Picks:
Air India Goes Shopping, Plans To Buy 220 Boeing Planes | Business 360 | CNBC-TV18
https://youtu.be/xuHY8OCNlV0
Amazon Launches Its Cargo Service Amazon Air In India | Digital | CNBC-TV18
https://youtu.be/bqQN23yaSKI
American Airlines Expects a Sharp Rise in Profits
https://www.youtube.com/live/gkh674iisBs?feature=share#
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on 747 End, China Orders and Autonomous Jets
https://youtu.be/5MexsN5ksho