Irish Aviation Research Institute

                                                                  Irish budget carrier Ryanair has launched a new route between Dublin and Nimes operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 29 March to 29 October using a mix Boeing 737-800 and new Boeing 737-8200 aircraft.  The ingural service on Tuesday 29th March was operated by EI-EVL Boeing 737-8AS msn 40299 receiving a water canon salute from the airport fire service on arrival.  The Saturday flight on 2nd April was operated by Ryanair's new 'Gamechanger' aircraft EI-HEY Boeing 737-8200 msn 62307.  President of Nimes Métropole Franck Proust stated “France is Ireland’s closest European neighbour and, with the launch of this new route, we are celebrating a reciprocal friendship between our two countries sharing the same core values.” Ryanair DAC’s CEO, Eddie Wilson stated "We are pleased to announce our largest ever flight schedule at Dublin Airport this summer. This extensive programme will see Ryanair ope

                                                                  Norwegian Airlines recommenced services on its Copenhagen (CPH) to Dublin (DUB) route with effect from Monday 28th March operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays using Boeing 737-800 & Boeing 737MAX8 aircraft.  The first service was operated SE-RTC Boeing 737 MAX 8 msn 63973 named Felix Rodríguez de la Fuente colours operated by Norwegian Air Sweden AOC. Norwegian CEO Geir Karlsen stated "This summer schedule we will continue to deliver on our strategy of investing in Norway and the Nordic region. In recent months, we have noticed an increased demand from customers, and we look forward to welcoming them on board to their favourite Nordic destinations". Flight Details NAX3606 departs Copenhagen (CPH) 1100 arrives Dublin (DUB) 1215  NAX3607 departs Dublin (DUB) 1255 arrives Copenhagen (CPH) 1605  The carrier will operate twice weekly flights from Dublin (DUB) to Copenhagen (CPH) and Oslo (OSL) for Summer