Irish Aviation Research Institute

                                                    American Airlines announced its launching a new daily Dublin to New York JFK route from the 13th June 2013 till 27th October 2013, using Boeing 757-200 equipment operated in conjunction with Atlantic Joint-Business (JBA) partners British Airways and Iberia Airlines, subject to receiving US DOT Approval. American Airlines AAL290 departs New York JFK at 1855 arriving into Dublin 0655 and AAL291 departs Dublin 0900 arriving New York JFK 1130 enabling connections to over 50 cities through American Airlines network, passengers will be able to clear US CBP in Dublin . American Airlines Sales Director UK and Ireland Graham Bell said "This announcement is further confirmation of American's long-term plan to enhance its global network. We have over 550 new aircraft on order and we are responding to demand in each of our existing markets: growing our network and increasing frequencies where our customers require it". Min

                                                    Ryanair announced that between January and September 2012 it carried 135,000 passengers to and from Perugia, a growth rate of 17%, however this winter it will cease the Perugia to Milan Bergamo from 27th October due to insufficient traffic on the route, on the plus side is to extend the Charleroi route to year round, and is considering expansion at Perugia with new European routes, as the region looks to develop religious tourism. Ryanair Sales & Marketing Executive for Ryanair Italy said "We recorded a total of 135,000 passengers, an increase of 17% compared to 2011. We are very pleased with the results, which demonstrate the success of the connections introduced as from the end of 2010 from Perugia to Trapani and Brussels (Charleroi) and always good for London (Stansted). Ryanair started its operations from Perugia in December 2006 with the route to London (Stansted) and up to September 30, 2012 delivered to / from