Aircraft Update:
D-AZMO A300F4-622R c/n 872 EAT Leipzig in Basic TMA Cargo colours to Eirtech Aviation Shannon 13/08/15 for painting into EAT Leipzig colours.
EI-DSN Airbus A320-216 c/n 3295 Alitalia Ferried Rome Fiumicino-Dublin 14/08/15 for paint, for Congo Airways.
EI-LED Airbus A321-211 c/n 6726 Transaero Airlines Delivered Hamburg Finkenwerder-Belgrade 14/08/15.
N674AC Boeing 737-7L9/W c/n 28006 Jet Test International Ferried Norwich-Shannon-Portsmouth 13/08/15 in basic Moskovia Airlines colours.
RA-64024 Tupolev Tu-204-100C c/n 1450743164024 Aviastar Departed Eirtech Aviation Shannon to Moscow Sheremetyevo 13/08/15 after repaint in DHL colours.
VQ-BOU Boeing 767-33A(ER) c/n 27909 Azur Air Delivered Shannon-Moscow Domodedovo 13/08/15 ex LZ-AWB/ET-AMQ.
Global Aviation News:
Airberlin widens net losses in 2Q, 1H
Read more: http://atwonline.com/finance-data/airberlin-widens-net-losses-2q-1h
Airline reveals its concerns about new Airbus lavatory/galley option
AirAsia Malaysia’s CEO Says She’s Ready to Help the Brand Take Over Asia
Read more: http://skift.com/2015/08/14/airasia-malaysias-ceo-says-shes-ready-to-help-the-brand-take-over-asia/
Alaska Air Is America’s Best Run Airline
Read more: http://seekingalpha.com/article/3435936-alaska-air-is-americas-best-run-airline
Emirates to Launch World’s Longest Flight: Dubai – Panama City
European airports: The Juncker Plan (EFSI) should encourage investment in Europe’s infrastructure
Eurowings reports promising bookings for first flights
Read more: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/eurowings-reports-promising-bookings-first-flights
Garuda Indonesia´s Letter of Intent for 30 A350s could be cancelled
Read more: http://bloga350.blogspot.ie/2015/08/garuda-indonesias-letter-of-intent-for.html
IAG, Parent of British Airways, Has a Long Runway for Profits
JetBlue eyes measured growth for Mint premium product
Read more: http://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/2015/07/29/jetblue-eyes-measured-growth-for-mint-premium-product/
‘Leopard ’ company Marshall claws through business jungle
Lion Group continues Singapore push as Batik Air enters world’s second largest international route
Mexico’s domestic market remains stable as the four largest airlines sustain their market share
Pets on jets: caring for yourself and your fury friend
Read more: http://www.klasjet.aero/en/news/view/pets-on-jets-caring-for-yourself-and-your-furry-friend
Qantas is stuffing an extra 6 seats in economy
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com.au/qantas-is-stuffing-an-extra-6-seats-in-economy-2015-8
Rising power of leasing drives Airbus changes in Australia
Singapore Airlines says discussions on a possible equity investment in Jeju Air have now ceased
Read more: http://centreforaviation.com/news/singapore-airlines-general-statement-473471
The next versions of iOS and OS X will track your flights
Read more: http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/12/ios-9-el-capitan-flight-tracking/
The top ten airlines, according to Skyscanner
Venerable Boeing 727 Prototype To Fly Again
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/blog/venerable-boeing-727-prototype-fly-again
Virgin Australia and Etihad seek to renew Kangaroo route ties
Wall Street Ex-Trader Swaps Arbitrage for AirAsia Ambitions
World’s longest flight
Read more: http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2015/08/worlds_longest_flight.html
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus doubles winter flights to Tenerife from Munster
A look into Northern Irelands Aerospace manufacturing Industry
Arctic Aviation Assets to lease 12 A320neo to unknown client
Avolon delivers one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Lion Air
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/24681
Eirtech CAMO Awarded Asset Management Contract
Read more: http://www.aviator.aero/press_releases/24673
EU funding boost for Knock airport
Form 10-Q for AERCAP GLOBAL AVIATION TRUST
Read more: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/150814/160379410-q.html
Growing passenger numbers at Dublin Airport make future delays a hot topic
How and why Dublin will become “London’s third airport” and how Aer Lingus will be a key transatlantic player
Irish plane-leasing executives share $12.3m pay bonanza
Overhaul Of Ryanair’s Business Model Is Pending
Read more: http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/overhaul-ryanair-s-business-model-pending
Pat Dawson CEO of the ITAA to be awarded at the behest of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain
Ryanair becomes Poland’s #1 carrier; UK biggest market
Read more: http://www.anna.aero/2015/08/14/ryanair-becomes-polands-1-carrier-uk-biggest-market/
Shannon Passenger Numbers Up Despite Flights Drop-Off
Read more: http://www.clare.fm/news/shannon-passenger-numbers-despite-flights-drop
Spike in UK bookings as fans gear up for Rugby World Cup
Why your next trip to London and beyond might make a Dublin pit stop
IrishAero Blog Posts:
IAG Takeover of Aer Lingus means more competition: http://bit.ly/1KnKTEC
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 08-08-15: http://bit.ly/1PcBZxV
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 15-08-15: http://bit.ly/1Pr1dbX
Tweets of the day:
@CaroleSmith Fly the #EthiopianDreamliner Dub-Lax from €392 + tax.
@CorkAirport Cork Airport welcomes the announcement that @AerLingus is to double its services to Tenerife for the upcoming winter season. #flyfriendly.
@dcatchpole Boeing CFO says there’s still demand for the 767, company looking to improve airplane’s performance.
@gavreilly Bill Hader hearing the words ‘Aer Lingus’ and confusedly replying, ‘Aer Cunni-what?’ is literally the funniest thing in history. @todayfm.
@Michaelkelly707 From tomorrow, Irish passport holders can travel to #India using e-visa. No more standing in line at the Indian embassy #travel #eVisa.
@pfmflan Thanks @DublinAirport for the 45 min wait for a stand after a transatlantic. Everyone on AA290 really appreciated it… #useless.
@pfmflan Actually make that a 60 minute wait. Some quality planning there @DublinAirport. You’ve had at least 7 hours notice. #farce.
Today’s Video Picks:
Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate – Dustin Means (Captain, Mesa Airlines)
Azerbaijan Airlines connetting Baku to do world
Longtime Airport Executive Discusses Love of Aviation
Pilot makes a textbook emergency landing with no nose landing gear
Ryanair Runs on Couchbase Mobile
