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 Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 14 December: https://bit.ly/3mpW75T 

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                                                           An Aer Lingus filing with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) dated 9 December revealed planned UK-Flights from Manchester to Boston, New York and Orlando year-round with a joint application by Aer Lingus and its new subsidiary Aer Lingus (U.K.) Limited with four based Airbus A321LR/330 aircraft. The airline sees a market opportunity in Manchester following the collapse of Thomas Cook Airlines with all routes to be served by one carrier and 70% of the peak summer capacity is anticipated to be operated by Virgin Atlantic.  In the first year of operations it anticipates to operate daily flights to New York (JFK), daily summer flights and four flights per week in the winter to Orlando, and daily summer flights to Boston.  The carrier has applied for US DOT approval to code-share with its IAG sister company British Airways on the routes.  The authority requested by Aer Lingus (U.K.) Limited is consistent with the UK & US

                                                                  Irish budget carrier Ryanair is  resuming its seasonal Dublin to Santorini Route for Summer 2021 operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1st May to 31st October using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In Summer 2020 Ryanair launched three new routes to Greece from Dublin to Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini which commenced in July and August due COVID-19 travel restrictions until Greece become 'Green' on the Irish Government's travel list.  For Summer 2021 Corfu and Mykonos are visible on Ryanair's online booking engine but no dates are presently available.  Also Dublin to Thessaloniki is operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays from 29 March to 31 October.  Image courtesy of Ryanair  Irish Aviation Research Institute © 7 December 2020 All Rights Reserved.

                                                                  Boeing  and Ryanair announced the airline is placing a firm order for 75 additional 737 MAX aircraft, increasing its order book to 210 aircraft . Ryanair again selected the 737 8-200, a higher-capacity version of the 737-8, citing the aircraft's additional seats and improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance. Boeing CEO & President Dave Calhoun said "Ryanair will continue to play a leading role in our industry when Europe recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and air traffic returns to growth across the continent. We are gratified that Ryanair is once again placing its confidence in the Boeing 737 family and building their future fleet with this enlarged firm order Boeing remains focused on safely returning the full 737 fleet to service and on delivering the backlog of airplanes to Ryanair and our other customers. We firmly believe in this airplane, and we will continue the work to re-earn the trus

                                                                   Aer Lingus has announced a new route from Dublin to Santorini for Summer 2021 operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A320-200 aircraft from 1st May to 25th September. Aer Lingus Chief Commercial Officer David Shepherd said "We are delighted to announce our new service to Santorini as part of Aer Lingus’ Summer 2021 schedule and really give Irish holidaymakers something to look forward to. With the encouraging developments regarding vaccines and the introduction of improved testing regimes we are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. Our customers can book their summer holidays with confidence thanks to our flexible booking options and travel in the knowledge that the airline prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our customers and our people at all times."  Santorini will bring the airline’s total number of Greek routes to four for Summer 2021, including Rhodes, Corfu and Athens. Image

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                                                                  Gulf global connector carrier Qatar Airways has activated its fleet of seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft on scheduled cargo-only flights operating routes to Bangkok, Brussels, Budapest, Dublin, Kuwait, London Heathrow, Maastricht, Mumbai, and Paris CDG.  The carrier is occasionally using non-converted Boeing 777-300(ER)'s to operate cargo-only flights to Dublin.  A7-BHG Boeing 787-9 MSN 64211 operated its first commercial revenue on 9th November QTR8864/5 routing Doha-London Heathrow-Dublin-Doha.  In October 2016 Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs, valued at $11.7 billion at list prices. The airline was the first to operate the 787-8 in the Middle East.  The 787-9, a stretch of the 787-8, can carries 290 passengers with a range of 7,530 nautical miles (13,950 km) in addition to more cargo capacity (154.4 cubic metres).  On 27 December 2019 the carrier took delivery of the

                                                                   De Havilland Aircraft announced 23rd October the delivery of another two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines including the airline's milestone 30th Dash 8-400 aircraft which transited Dublin Airport on delivery on 28th October. ET-AXX DHC8-402 MSN 4615 "Ethiopian 9201" arrived Dublin 1112 local departed at 1208 local. ET-AXY DHC8-402 MSN 4517 Ethiopian 9202" arrived Dublin 1118 local departed at 1212 local. The delivery flight route according to German Aviation website Skyliner Aviation Toronto Downsview-Goose Bay-Keflavik-Dublin-Rome Fiumicino-Addis Ababa between 24-28 October.  De Havilland Regional Vice President, Sales – Europe and Russia, Middle East, Africa, and South America/Caribbean Sameer Adam said "We congratulate Ethiopian Airlines on continuing a phenomenal growth trajectory and increasing connectivity within Africa. Ethiopian has taken tremendous positive steps to strengthen t

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                                                                   Irish ACMI carrier CityJet said farewell on Monday 2nd November to the last of its Avro RJ85/Bae 146 aircraft which has served the airline for almost 27 years.  The airline announced it's Avro fleet flew 475,000 flights and 580,000 hours since 1993 equivalent to 67 years in the air and a distance approximating to around 1,000 times to the moon. In 2006 the carrier acquired 23 of the ex-Mesaba Airlines RJ85's were acquired from BAE Systems and US-based financial underwriters and securitisation specialist MBIA in an investment that the airline valued at the time at $221 million (approx €198.2 million).  The RJ85's replaced its fleet of 20 BAe 146s citing shared characteristics and enhanced performance, better economics and reduced maintenance costs with four-abreast seating in business class and six-abreast in economy. Cityjet Executive Chairman Pat Byrne said "Today is a momentous day as we bid farewell

                                                                   Delta Airlines has launched a scheduled cargo-only flight between New York JFK and Dublin with effective from 1st November in response to consumer demand. The flight operates  three-times weekly operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, to carry essential pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical supplies and general cargo. The carrier has approved the DoKaSch Opticooler RAP container for use on its aircraft as part of its cold chain pharma program for the safe transportation of vaccines. The high-end, state-of-the-art climate-control solution offers pharmaceutical and life science companies a controlled and reliable 2-8 degrees Celsius and 15-25 degrees Celsius options, enabling it to be used for Pharma 1 transportation including vaccines, without the need for dry ice. Delta's Vice President - Cargo Shawn Cole stated "Given the travel constraints within Europe, we are strategically adding cargo capacity in Spain, Irel

 Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 3 November: https://bit.ly/385xPuj

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                                                           Moldavian Start-Up carrier HiSky founded by private investors has deferred indefinitely the launch of its new twice weekly from Chisinau to Dublin route. This is a competitive market with two carriers currently operating on the route Air Moldva and FlyOne. The service was originally due to start 11 April and was further deferred to 31 October. HiSky's website currently shows no booking available through to the 31 March 2021. The YR-SKY Airbus A320-232 MSN 4493 HiSky Moldova Registered in Ostrava on 8th September prior delivery, the aircraft was formerly registered as OE-IEV.  2-SSFG Airbus A319-131 MSN 2326 Air Lease Corporation was ferried Shannon to Ljubljana  on 15th September for for HiySky Moldova , the aircraft was formerly registered as ZS-SFG. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 26 October 2020 All Rights Reserved.

                                                          United Airlines has deferred the launch of its new SFO to Dublin to 27 March 2021 the start of official IATA Summer 2021 season. The route was formally announced on 18th December 2019. The service will initially operate four times weekly increasing to a daily service operated by Boeing 787-8 aircraft.  The route is critical to Ireland's post pandemic recovery linking two of the world's leading centres of technology and innovation Dublin and Silicon Valley. Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said "San Francisco is the global tech centre of the world and many of the companies based there have offices in Ireland. This new route will further grow tourism and trade between Ireland and the US and provide greater choice and flexibility for both business and leisure passengers. We will work closely with United’s management team to ensure this new service is a success in both directions." Patrick Quayle,

                                                                            EI-LRD Airbus A321-253NX MSN 9187 Aer Lingus  which has been in storage at Dublin since 20th April other than for a test flight on 17th September, returned to service on 20th October operatin EIN154/5 to and from London Heathrow. The aircraft operated first North American service since 20th April as EIN137/6 to and from Boston on 21st October. Aer Lingus operates a fleet of 4 Airbus A321N-251NX (EI-LRA, EI-LRB, EI-LRC, EI-LRD) and is due to take delivery of a further four aircraft on lease from Air Lease Corporation for Summer 2021. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 26 October 2020 All Rights Reserved.

 Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 21 October: https://bit.ly/2T9OELY

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                                                                  SAS Airlines Ireland Ltd Airbus A320-251N EI-SIC MSN 7979 has been re-registered to parent company as SE-DYM at Copenhagen on 14 October. The carrier operates a total of six Airbus A320-251N registered as EI-SID, EI-SIE, EI-SIF, EI-SIG, EI-SIH and EI-SII.  The airline announced the successful implementation of OpenAirlines' SkyBreathe® eco-flying solution to pursue their commitment to sustainable development. From system data points versus actual flown the airline benefits from an accurate and deep understanding of fuel usage through all phases of flight to implement the most efficient procedures without compromising safety. Eoin O'Malley, Flight Operations Manager at SAS Ireland said "As part of SAS Group, SAS Ireland has many initiatives in motion to lower its CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts. To go further, we needed to have a better understanding of our fuel consumption, that's why we se

                                                                  EI-CPH Airbus A321-200 Aer Lingus  which has been in storage at Dublin since 21st March other than for a test flight on September 5th, positioned Dublin-Ciudad Real on 7th October as EIN2592 for long term storage. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 16 October 2020 All Rights Reserved.

                                                                    EI-CPG Airbus A321-200 Aer Lingus  which has been in storage at Dublin since 20th March other than for a test flight on September 5th, positioned Dublin-Ciudad Real on 24th September as EIN2592 for long term storage. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 16 October 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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                                                                   AVAIAREPS one of the leading sales agents and marketing companies operating within the travel sector has been appointed to serve as General Sales Agent (GSA) and marketing representative in Ireland by South African carrier Airlink. CEO and Managing Director Rodger Foster Airlink said “We are delighted to appoint AVIAREPS in these key European markets and look forward to working with their team of highly experienced professionals as we engage more closely with customers and industry partners in these territories.” Chief Operating Officer Aviation Oliver Küchler AVIAREPS said “The African tourism industry is now the second-fastest growing in the world, but as demand increases, having reliable and convenient ways to get to and around the continent will become even more important. We are proud to support Airlink’s international growth and their efforts to bring seamless travel options to Europe.”  In 2019 Airlink carried 2

 Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 21 September: https://bit.ly/2Ek2GGW

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                                                         Dublin based European Aviation Wellbeing Committee and BeFit2Fly Ltd represented by Valentina Fitzpatrick and Andrea Biundo respectively, proudly announce establishing a partnership agreement between the two organisations. Both entities share the vision of providing pilots with professional support to successfully manoeuvre the current crisis in the aviation industry. BeFit2Fly serves pilots, aviation professionals as well as frequent travellers by providing in depth training and support in physical fitness and nutrition. BeFit2Fly’s support system is tailored around the unique requirements that both aviators and business travellers are facing on a daily basis.  The European Aviation Wellbeing Committee is a non-profit organisation and has the sole purpose of discussing, analysing and proposing practical & sustainable wellbeing solutions specific to the Aviation industry. The Committee works in co-ordination with both EASA an

 Irish Commercial Aircraft Update 14 September: https://bit.ly/3kcfqyL

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                                                            ACASS announced continued expansion of its global footprint with the formation of ACASS Ireland. The operation combines the resources of Montreal-based ACASS and Irish private aviation operator SONAS Aviation. As an Irish AOC holder it enables free circulation and unfettered traffic rights throughout Europe and the 44 countries covered by EU bilateral agreements including North America. On 23rd June ACASS Ireland took delivery of its second Challenger 605 registered EJ-ROXY MSN 5726 formerly registered as T7-UMT ACASS Canada Ltd routing Farnborough to Shannon.  The aircraft allocated callsign 'SON 002' ACASS Ireland President Graham Williamson told Corporate Jet Investor that ACASS Ireland can offer two components that complement the other ACASS products and services. “Ireland adds a fully Commercial AOC in Europe that can manage aircraft for HNWI [High Net Worth Individuals] and corporate clients who need European reg

                                                             GainJet Ireland has added another Gulfstream G550 to its growing fleet the aircraft registered EJ-KGRP MSN 5050 formerly OE-IKH was delivered Farnbourgh to Shannon on 15 August.  The aircraft is allocated callsign 'GJI 55H' operating its first revenue service to Nice on 7th September. The aircraft is registered to  KGP Aviation Ltd at Shannon Airport House, Shannon Free Zone, Shannon, Co. Clare according to Flying In Ireland aircraft register and is to alternate between GainJet's Athens and Shannon bases reports Business Air News.  GainJet president, Captain Ramsey Shaban said “We're excited about this new addition to our fleet. With the current worldwide situation impacted by COVID-19, we take pride in being able to continue to serve our clients to the best of our abilities, which includes expanding the fleet to fit with their needs. The comfort, size and range the G550 offers combined with its onboard featur

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                                                EJ-AWES Bombardier Challenger 605  Shannon based Sonas Aviation has added first aircraft for their Irish AOC with EJ-AWES delivery from Jersey to Shannon on 20 March. The 2014 built Bombardier Challenger 605 registered EJ-AWES formerly T7-YES has  allocated callsign SON001 . On 23rd March the aircraft undertook a series of training flights from Shannon to Belfast International and Cork Airport. The aircraft positioned Shannon Airport to Farnborough via Cork Airport on 27th March. Graham Williamson CEO Sonas Aviation said "Ireland (with its EJ registry) offers a simple importation and tax environment for owners.  It is a renowned and secure legal jurisdiction for financiers and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is committed to developing and growing its already strong aviation sector.” Some of the currently fashionable and established European jurisdictions, such as Malta, are struggling to keep up with the volume of ai

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                                                  SE-RYH Boeing 737-8 MAX Norwegian  Norwegian has re-registered EI-FYH Boeing 737-8 MAX MSN 64992 as SE-RYH on 10th March during storage at Dublin.  The aircraft was positioned from west apron parking area to Aer Lingus Hangar 6 for the re-registration. Norwegian Air Sweden is a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA operating in Sweden. Norwegian received and AOC from the Swedish Transport Agency and took delivery of its first Swedish registered Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on 21st November 2018. Norwegian Air Sweden has a fleet of 48 Boeing 737-800, 8 Boeing 737-8 MAX (Storage) and 3 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Image courtesy of Mark Willis Irish Aviation Research Institute © 29 March 2020 All Rights Reserved.

                                                  Laudamotion Airbus A320-200 Laudamotion (Lauda) has taken delivery of its 27th Airbus A320-200 MSN 3613 registered as OE-LMP according to German aviation website Skyliner Aviation , formerly operated by IndiGo Airlines as VT-WAH. The aircraft was delivered on 13-14th March Hyderabad-Muscat International-Cairo to its new home base in Vienna. According to Planespotters the aircraft is leased is from GECAS. The registration OE-LMP was previously allocated to Map Jet Airbus A310-304. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 29 March 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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                                                  EI-FYE Boeing 737-8 MAX  Norwegian Air Shuttle has completed an intra-group transfer from Norwegian Air International to Norwegian Air Sweden, this week of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft in storage at Dublin Airport since the global fleet grounding in March 2019. Skyliner Aviation reports EI-FYC Boeing 737-8 MAX MSN 42825 was re-registered at Dublin 4th March as SE-RYL to Norwegian Air Sweden and its sistership EI-FYH to be re-registered as SE-RYF on 5th March. According to reader David Hennigan as of Saturday 7th March was still registered as EI-FYH. Norwegian Air Sweden is a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA operating in Sweden. Norwegian received and AOC from the Swedish Transport Agency and took delivery of its first Swedish registered Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on 21st November 2018. Norwegian Air Sweden has a fleet of 48 Boeing 737-800, 8 Boeing 737-8 MAX (Storage) and 3 Boeing 787-9

                                                  Laudamotion Airbus A320-200 Laudamotion (Lauda) has taken delivery of its 25th Airbus A320-200 MSN 4603 registered as OE-LMG according to website Skyliner Aviation, formerly operated by IndiGo Airlines as VT-IYA. The aircraft was delivered on 5-6th March routing Soekarno–Hatta International-Nagpur Airport-Dubai World Centre to its new home base in Vienna. According to Planespotters.net database aircraft is leased is from Orix Aviation. Skyliner reports Laudamotion (Lauda) is due take delivery of a further four A320s formerly operated by Air Asia, Flynas and Frontier Airlines. In Summer 2020 the carrier's fleet is planned to grow to 38 Airbus A320 aircraft read here Irish Aviation Research Institute © 6 March 2020 All Rights Reserved.

                                                  EI-LRA Airbus A321LR image courtesy of Airbus  Irish carrier Aer Lingus part of International Airlines Group (IAG) plans to exploit Airbus A321LR North Atlantic growth opportunities, as outlined in IAG Full Year Results 2019 released on Friday 29 February during investor call.  The strategy was further enforced with the release of IAG 2019 Annual Report entitled "Leading Sustainable Aviation". International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh in 2019 Annual Report described the introduction of the long-range version of the Airbus A321 as "A Game-Changer", adding "It allows Aer Lingus to target cities on the eastern side of North America where there is unlikely to be demand for a direct service with a larger aircraft" in reference to A330 platform. On investor conference call outgoing CEO Willie Walsh said "Aer Lingus has introduced the A321LR on the transatlantic, showing about a 22%, 23