Daily Aviation Brief – 04/09/2024

Acumen Aviation Newsletters:

China Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/phfav8mn

India Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/52scupdu

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4mvjm9zc

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: https://tinyurl.com/un46k247

North American Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yckveuhp

Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:

Air Astana Group Expands Irish A320neo Fleet: https://tinyurl.com/yeymxuan

Maharashtra Mandal Ireland seeks direct service to India: https://tinyurl.com/32tuf45y

Vista America enters Irish Market: https://tinyurl.com/2zsw3peb

Aircraft Update:

N991CM Airbus A321-232(F) c/n 1675 Cargo Aircraft Management Delivered SFB-Gander-Shannon 31/07/24.

2-REJA ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1239 Abelo Ferried to Iqaluit 09/08/24 for P2F conversion ex 5R-EJA.

2-XNIV ATR72-212A(500) c/n 767 Abelo Ferried to Exeter 21/08/24 ex SX-NIV.

Global Aviation News:

Emirates doubles partnership connectivity in a year
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-doubles-partnership-connectivity-in-a-year-opening-opportunities-for-travellers-to-reach-nearly-1700-global-cities-beyond-its-network

Norse Atlantic reports strong Q2 growth with strategic shifts ahead
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/norse-atlantic-airways/norse-atlantic-reports-strong-q2-growth-with-strategic-shifts-ahead/

TAP Air Portugal reports €72.2 million profit in Q2 2024
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/tap-portugal/tap-air-portugal-reports-e72-2-million-profit-in-q2-2024-driven-by-strong-passenger-growth-and-financial-discipline/

Travelport partners with Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines 
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/travelport-partners-with-hong-kongs-greater-bay-airlines/

Two additional Chinese airlines set to begin operating China-made COMAC C919 jets
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-china/two-additional-chinese-airlines-set-to-begin-operating-china-made-comac-c919-jets/

Irish Aviation News:

Global Flight Training Solutions (GFTS) Commences Next Phase of Development at Immokalee Regional Airport
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2024/08/global-flight-training-solutions-gfts-commences-next-phase-of-development-at-immokalee-regional-airport/

Iberia Hosts Irish Travel Trade Event with Plenty of Prizes
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/iberia-hosts-trade-event-in-dublin/

Next London runway won’t be at Heathrow or Gatwick, says Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary
Read more: https://www.cityam.com/next-london-runway-wont-be-at-heathrow-or-gatwick-says-ryanair-boss-michael-oleary/

‘No one flies to Dublin’ – Experts thought Ireland’s UAE flights would flop
Read more: https://www.newstalk.com/news/no-one-flies-to-dublin-experts-thought-irelands-uae-flights-would-flop-1759819

Ryanair reduces traffic at Berlin-Brandenburg airport by 20pc and demands cost cut  
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-reduces-traffic-at-berlin-brandenburg-airport-by-20pc-and-demands-cost-reductions/

Tweet Picks:

@NASAArmstrong Upcycling the past to create a more sustainable future!. The @NASAaero  Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project is taking the term “sustainable” to heart by reusing an old MD-90 cockpit as a base for its new X-66 simulator.

@PolitlcsUK NEW: The Labour government has given the green light to allow London City Airport to expand its passenger numbers by more than a third in one of its first major decisions intended to boost UK growth.

@simonasbartkus It is disappointing news that @flydubai postponed its plans to start all Baltic routes due to the delay in the delivery of Boeing 737MAXs. Looking forward to seeing them in 2025.@airbaltic  will resume flights from Vilnius to Dubai this October, codeshared with @emirates.

@WandrMe Looking at the new fare bundles for Spirit this morning. Pricing is definitely variable by market.

Video Picks:

Ethiopian Air CEO Talks Boeing, Nigerian National Carrier Plans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCm6rxLS6E8

More Direct Flights From Nigeria To US – United Airlines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ_Wr6RvkjI

Not as many people are traveling to China these days. Here’s why
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNMJhKFEkrw

Irish Aero – Irish Aviation Research Institute 

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