Multiple studies have shown the economic multiplier benefits of international air service.
The process presents a unique opportunity for North American airports and their local communities to invest alongside AerLingus in the introduction or expansion of AerLingus service. "AerLingus has launched a Request for Information for Commercial Support for Transatlantic Network Development (RFI). I can't recall but usually route announcements are September to November time. If it is a problem it’s a problem that can be easily addressed, but it might cost them a few bob. I don’t know anything about what’s supposed to be happening at Aer Lingus but theres currently a very buoyant jobs market for well trained and highly experienced staff and with so many opportunities at home and abroad it could be difficult for any operator to hold on to their staff. I’ve never heard of a regulator anywhere imposing operational restrictions on an airline for failing to have sufficient staff but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. They’re quite detailed and there are also set limits on things like the ratio of contract staff to permanent employees (it used to be maximum of 50%) which have to be observed. Operators have to provide a maintenance man hour plan to the regulator (IAA) to show they have sufficient manpower resources to cope with the operation they run. Perhaps they have reached the limit of their goal of "do more with less"Ĭan I assume that you cant just build up your engineering dept in a matter of weeks? Assuming that the ex-QR A332 is due to operate within 3 weeks? And indeed statements by EI Execs over the last 18 months contiually focus on their lean operation. If true (and I dont mean to disparage your info) this would show that the very healthy expansion by EI is not being backed up by similar growth in personnel behind the scenes.
“Equally, these more environmentally-friendly aircraft incur lower landing charges in some key airports so the new A320neos will help us to reduce costs.Interesting. “The new generation Airbus A320neo aircraft is much more sustainable in terms of fuel burn and CO2 emissions and this is not only important to Aer Lingus but also to our customers. Renewing our fleet is one of the key ways for Aer Lingus to meet our sustainability targets, which is a priority for us over the coming years. “This is a great opportunity to bring new, state-of-the-art aircraft into our short-haul fleet. Meanwhile Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus’ CEO, commented: They will join the carrier’s short-haul operations, and will “predominantly” be used on the Heathrow-Dublin route.Īer Lingus said that it expects to acquire two additional A320 neos in 2023.ĬDB Aviation’s chief executive officer Patrick Hannigan said that the company’s had “worked hand in hand to expediently execute this transaction as an important element of the Irish flag carrier’s recovery plan from the impact of the pandemic on air travel”.
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The airline said that the new aircraft would be delivered “in full Aer Lingus livery, branding and cabin interior”, and would offer a total of 186 seats. It will mark the debut of the next-generation Airbus aircraft in Aer Lingus’ fleet, with the A320 neos replacing two A320 ceo aircraft which will then be retired. The aircraft had been destined for Russian carrier Smartavia, but the ongoing war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions have led to them becoming available.Īer Lingus has signed a lease agreement with CDB Aviation, with both aircraft set to be delivered to the Irish carrier towards the end of next month. Aer Lingus has confirmed it will take delivery of two leased A320 neo aircraft from July.
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