Daily Aviation Brief – 29/02/2024

Acumen Aviation Newsletters:

China Aviation Industry Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/3hcyvcnn

India Aviation Industry Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/3dp5dkzz

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/3k3jjtez

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: http://tinyurl.com/2key637x

North American Aviation Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/2svy93nm

Irish Aviation Research Institute Blog Posts:

ASL Aviation Ireland Downsizes Boeing 737 Classic fleet: http://tinyurl.com/3v7csejn

Lauda Europe withdraws one Airbus A320 from service: http://tinyurl.com/4wzfe8f8

Nolinor Aviation returns former Aer Lingus Boeing 737-200 to service: http://tinyurl.com/ywmudbwc

Aircraft Update:

G-TAWL Boeing 737-8K5 c/n 37243 TUI Airways Ferried Birmingham-Shannon 27/02/24 for Fly4 Airlines as EI-FFB.

OE-IZA Boeing 737-8 c/n 42832 Icelandair Delivered to Keflavik 27/02/24.

Global Aviation News:

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Three New Boeing 787 Aircraft with Thai Airways International
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/air-lease-corporation-announces-lease-placement-of-three-new-boeing-787-aircraft-with-thai-airways-international/

Cargojet proceeds with 767-200BDSF conversions
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/cargojet-proceeds-with-767-200bdsf-conversions/

Charting the Trends: Asia-Pacific aircraft orderbook is rising; region set to become world’s largest
Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/charting-the-trends-asia-pacific-aircraft-orderbook-is-rising-region-set-to-become-worlds-largest-676865

Delta is Brisbane-bound with a brand-new flight from LAX
Read more: https://newsroom.aviator.aero/delta-is-brisbane-bound-with-a-brand-new-flight-from-lax/

Exploring new routes and keeping costs low at Warsaw Modlin Airport
Read more: https://www.internationalairportreview.com/video/191207/exploring-new-routes-and-keeping-costs-low-at-warsaw-modlin-airport/

Tui Group chief criticises German government over aviation policies
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/tui-group-chief-criticises-german-government-over-aviation-polices

Irish Aviation News:

How Joanna Geraghty Can Win at JetBlue
Read more: https://www.theairlineobserver.com/p/how-joanna-geraghty-can-win-at-jetblue

John McGrillen: ‘Ongoing investment is needed to deliver on positive outlook for tourism in 2024’
Rea more: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ulsterbusiness/features/john-mcgrillen-ongoing-investment-is-needed-to-deliver-on-positive-outlook-for-tourism-in-2024/a989703859.html

Macquarie AirFinance to acquire portfolio of 23 aircraft from ALAFCO
Read more: https://www.macquarie.com/au/en/about/news/2024/macquarie-airfinance-to-acquire-portfolio-of-23-aircraft-from-alafco.html

Meath County Council supports plans for Dublin Airport expansion
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/02/25/meath-county-council-supports-plans-for-dublin-airport-expansion/

Ryanair expands Summer 2024 routes with four new connections from Sweden
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-expands-summer-2024-routes-with-four-new-connections-from-sweden/

Ryanair is Malta’s top airline; plans 67 routes in S24; 25 airports cut since 2006
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/ryanair-is-maltas-top-airline-plans-67-routes-in-s24-25-airports-cut-since-2006/

Tweet Picks:

@ATWOnline Google’s Travel Impact Model is an open-source tool that passengers can use to predict their flight emissions when booking airline tickets.

@ATWOnline Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) Zipair expects to receive more Boeing 787s in 2025 to continue its network growth, and it is also considering fleet options for its next expansion phase in 2026 and beyond.

@ATWOnline Riyadh Air expects deliveries of its Boeing 787-9s to begin in the second quarter (Q2) of next year, and is planning for a commercial launch by the end of June 2025.

@ATWOnline Some Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines undergoing required checks for cracking in certain parts are getting new, full-life components installed during the visits.

Video Picks:

Airbus Annual Press Conference 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMahjqbFYp4

Aircraft manufacturer ATR says Asia Pacific is their most important market
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=079RRRyW0qY

Airtel’s Global Connectivity Boost Launches In-Flight Roaming Facility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxcl99UG5rA

Aviation fuel and tax Eoghan Corry & Oisin Coughlan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gli94qxhoE4