Acumen Aviation Newsletters:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://rb.gy/02hum
India Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://t.ly/DLaqR
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: https://t.ly/DGzPs
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: https://t.ly/_ik2I
North American Aviation Newsletter: https://t.ly/mJMMw
Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:
Aer Lingus Regional bases 7th ATR72 at Belfast City, boosts frequencies: https://bit.ly/45ltCwu
Lynx Air secures permission for Ireland-Northern Ireland services: https://bit.ly/48AKQsu
LOT Polish Airlines Targets Dublin route: https://bit.ly/3PPPOJu
Aircraft Update:
EI-IHW Boeing 737-8200 c/n 67089 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 18/10/23 (Aircraft Number 126).
HS-THR Airbus A350-941 c/n 245 Thai International Delivered Malta-Bangkok 16/10/23 ex OE-IPK.
OE-IPF Airbus A320-232 c/n 4247 Fly2Sky Ferried Sofia-Lagos 14/10/23 for wet-lease to United Nigeria.
Global Aviation News:
ACI Europe Director: Multiple Threats To Industry Recovery
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/aci-europe-director-multiple-threats-industry-recovery
Airbus and Embraer forecast supply-chain improvements amid airline frustration
Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/airbus-and-embraer-forecast-supply-chain-improvements-amid-airline-frustration/155424.article
Air France to reorganise domestic traffic based on own hub in Paris CDG and Transavia hub in Paris Orly
Analysis: SAS ‘rescue’ mirrors Lufthansa deal for Italy’s ITA
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/analysis-sas-rescue-mirrors-lufthansa-deal-for-italys-ita
CMA issues final determination in Heathrow Airport appeals
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-issues-final-determination-in-heathrow-airport-appeals
Gulf Airlines To Commit To Big Dubai Airshow Orders
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/gulf-airlines-commit-big-dubai-airshow-orders
Honeywell Forecast Sees Strong Appetite For Bizjets
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-10-15/honeywell-forecast-sees-strong-appetite-bizjets
737 Classics find airspace in Latin America
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/737-classics-find-airspace-in-latin-america/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus UK posted €5m profit as Manchester routes took off
Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/aer-lingus-uk-posted-5m-profit-as-manchester-routes-took-off/a1631337068.html
Aeroflot Resolves Lease Disputes with Irish Lessors
Read more: https://www.rustourismnews.com/2023/10/12/aeroflot-resolves-lease-disputes-with-irish-lessors/
Airport revamp is good news for NI
Read more: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/viewpoint/airport-revamp-is-good-news-for-ni/a1435108780.html
Dublin Airport in talks with airlines on staying below 32m passenger ‘cap’ for flights
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2023/10/17/dublin-airport-in-talks-with-airlines-on-staying-below-planning-cap-for-flights/
Eoghan Corry Talks Travel – October 2023
Read more: https://thetravelexpert.ie/news-and-reviews/eoghan-corry-talks-travel-october-2023/
How the daa is establishing a blueprint for sustainable airport operations
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ihSwqhON2EnsI0DKdHvWM?si=S3egArzcSMCNCdwppbBT6g
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary charts flight path to continued growth
Read more: https://www.fdiintelligence.com/content/interview/ryanair-ceo-charts-flight-path-to-continued-growth-82996
Tweet Picks:
@AviationWeekMRO Delta Air Lines is anticipating the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G accelerated inspection program will have minimal impact on its Airbus A321neo fleet.
@AviationWeekMRO Kellstrom Aerospace asserts proactive planning, infrastructure investments, workforce development and other factors will be crucial for meeting growing demand.
@AviationWeekMRO Lufthansa Technik Malta is moving into heavy maintenance for Boeing 787 aircraft. The firm will invest “several” million euros in training, tooling and materials, with the goal of starting base maintenance services for the 787 in spring 2024.
@AvWeekSean The FAA has approved Boeing’s plan to retrofit 737NG nacelles. Deadline is July 31, 2028. Service bulletins must be out by the end of 2024, paving the way for work to start. If mandated globally, ~6000 aircraft could be affected, depending on retirements.
Video Picks:
Air India CEO To NDTV: Aligned With Centre On Making India Aviation Hub Like Dubai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pn7-FgwUO0
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom: I see robust demand going into 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BfRXGBxhhs
Building a resilient future with Emirates Chairman Sir Tim Clark
United Airlines trying out new boarding process to alleviate boarding bottlenecks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq3Gn4_csRI
