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Sun Country Airlines is today’s zacks.com “Bear of the Day”

With very expansive top and bottom line growth expected over the next few years, investors may be wondering why Sun Country Airlines (Nasdaq: SNCY) stock is down -5% year to date.

The answer to this question lies in the trend of earnings estimate revisions which have largely declined landing Sun Country’s stock a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and the Bear of the Day.

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Bear of the Day

 

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K5-Aviation Takes Delivery of its First ACJ330-300

Toulouse, France February 9, 2022 –  K5-Aviation has taken delivery of its first ACJ330-300 Airbus (OTC: EADSY) aircraft. K5-Aviation is the largest ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets) operator in Europe with four ACJ319’s and one ACJ350-900 in its fleet.

Designed for highly-demanding VIP and private markets, the  ACJ330-300 delivers top-end luxury, comfort and true nonstop range to the world. The ACJ330-300 aircraft will feature a 243m² VIP cabin, installed by Fokker Techniek, the outfitter selected by K5-Aviation. Onboard guests can experience ultimate comfort over 8,650 nm/16,000 km or up to 18.5 hours, enough to fly nonstop from Europe to Australia.

At the end of December 2021, Airbus’ A330 Family had won over 1,800 orders, making it the world’s most successful widebody aircraft. More than 210 Airbus corporate jets are in service worldwide, flying on every continent, including Antarctica, and more than 1,800 private and business aviation Airbus helicopters are in service worldwide. 

Ryanair Launches Seat Sale To Top Winter Sun Destinations

80,000 Seats, Fares From Just £9.99, Over 530 Routes

Ryanair (LSE: RYA.L), Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (5th Oct) launched a sizzling Winter Sun seat sale, with over 530 routes to choose from across the Ryanair network. With fares available from just £9.99 across 80,000 seats this November and December, it’s the perfect time to bag a bargain sunny getaway to the beach this winter.

British families, friends and couples can choose from a range of favourite winter sun destinations this November and December from only £9.99. To avail of these great low fares, customers must act fast and visit the Ryanair.com website to book their flights before midnight, 14th November 2021.

Top destinations for Irish winter sunseekers include: 

  • Faro: Renowned for its stunning coastline, dream golf courses, wellness retreats and dreamy beaches – not to mention delicious seafood within its quaint fishing villages – the Algarve is a firm year-round favourite, with Irish holidaymakers returning to the likes of Albufeira, Faro, Quinta do Lago, Lagos and Vilamoura year after year. Winter temperatures remain around 18°/ 20°- making it the perfect escape from the Irish winter and ideal for visiting with young children.
  • Lanzarote: Known for its year round warm weather – this gem is a must-visit winter destination with an array of popular destinations including Puerto Del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. Visit Timanfaya National Park or enjoy activities in Playa de Papagayo – an untouched beach with crystal clear waters – perfect for snorkelling, diving or just soaking up the sun with family and friends this winter.
  • Malaga: A winter visit to Spain’s south coast is always a good idea. Perfectly encapsulating the traditions of Spain with its gothic architecture, small winding streets and a wonderful foodie culture – Malaga is a must-visit. With winter temperatures averaging 18° / 19°- visitors can expect to enjoy delicious authentic tapas and seafood al fresco on a sunny afternoon.
  • Tenerife: Renowned for its diverse volcanic landscapes, pine forests and green valleys with stunning views across numerous hiking routes and winter temperatures of 21° – Tenerife is the perfect winter getaway for family and friends looking to explore the volcanic areas on the slopes of the highest peak in Spain or relax and take in the sun on one of the many beaches on the island.

QANTAS to Open Pop-up Transit Lounge at Darwin International Airport

Qantas will open a temporary lounge to cater for eligible customers travelling between Sydney and London via Darwin from next month.

It follows the recent announcement that Qantas’ flagship Australia to United Kingdom route would operate via Darwin once Australia’s international borders open on 1 November until at least April 2022 due to WA border closures.

Qantas will lease Darwin International Airport’s Catalina lounge, which will have space for approximately 100 guests utilising existing furniture and fittings. The offering will feature:

  • Service delivered by local Qantas lounge team members, including a signature welcome mocktail (Top End Lemonade) and refreshing cold towels.
  • Generous lounge and dining areas with a serviced buffet
  • Tailored menus for time of day, drawing on local culinary influences such as a Darwin markets inspired Asian style soup.
  • Premium Australian wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks offered by a dedicated bar attendant
  • Power points through the space to recharge on the fly
  • Bathroom facilities

Qantas Group Chief Customer Officer, Stephanie Tully, said the national carrier is delighted to work with Darwin International Airport to ensure a comfortable transit experience for its top tier frequent flyers and customers travelling in Business Class.

Customers eligible to visit the Qantas Darwin International Transit Lounge include:

  • Platinum One, Platinum, Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members
  • Customers travelling in Business Class
  • Eligible oneworld partner members

Qantas will also reopen its Sydney International First Lounge from 1 November and its London and Los Angeles lounges in December.  In the interim few weeks of operation, eligible Qantas customers will be able to visit the British Airways T3 Lounge at London Heathrow and the Star Alliance Lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal in LA.  Other international lounges will reopen to align with the return of further international routes.

Falcon Support AIN and Pro Pilot Rankings

Aviation International News (AIN) and Pro Pilot magazines recently released the results of their annual customer support surveys for 2021 for the business jet industry.

For the third consecutive year, Dassault (OTC: DASTY) Aviation was ranked “top” in the AIN survey.

Its industry leading “overall average” score was 8.7 (the highest for any company in the history of the survey), up from 8.3 in 2020. Dassault took top scores in parts availability, parts cost, AOG response, warranty fulfillment, technical manuals, and technical representatives. The company also earned a 9.2 mark for overall aircraft reliability.

Click on the link below to visit the Dassault Falcon Website!

https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/Pages/Home.aspx

Frontier Airlines Expands in Las Vegas With Five New Nonstop Routes

Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announces five new nonstop routes via McCarran International Airport (LAS): Bentonville, Arkansas; Bloomington, Illinois; Memphis; Madison, Wisconsin and Tucson, Arizona beginning this August. Frontier now offers 48 nonstop Las Vegas routes and, to celebrate the new service, is offering introductory fares starting at $19*.

New Routes via McCarran International Airport (LAS):

SERVICE TO/FROM: START DATE: SERVICE FREQUENCY: INTRO FARE: APPLICABLE DAYS FOR INTRO FARE: 
Bentonville, Arkansas (XNA) Aug. 13, 2021 2x Weekly $39* From LAS: Friday To LAS: Monday 
Bloomington, Illinois (BMI) Aug. 12, 2021 2x Weekly $49* From LAS: Thursday To LAS: Sunday 
Memphis (MEM) Aug. 12, 2021 2x Weekly $39* From LAS: Thursday To LAS: Sunday 
Madison, Wisconsin (MSN) Aug. 13, 2021 2x Weekly $39* From LAS: Friday To LAS: Monday 
Tucson, Arizona (TUS) Aug. 13, 2021 2x Weekly $19* From LAS: Friday To LAS: Monday 

Frequency and times are subject to change, so please check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.

Dassault Aviation Launches The Falcon 10X

Saint-Cloud, France, May 06, 2021 – Dassault Aviation today announced an all-new Falcon jet that will deliver a level of comfort, versatility and technology unmatched by any purpose-built business jet. Featuring a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X will fly nonstop from New York to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Sydney, Hong Kong to New York or Paris to Santiago. Top speed will be Mach 0.925.

The Falcon 10X is scheduled to enter service at the end of 2025.

The 10X will have the biggest and most comfortable cabin on the market and offer greater modularity than any other aircraft in its class, with a selection of multiple interior configurations. The 10X is large enough to accommodate four cabin zones of equal length but owners can configure their cabin to create a truly customized interior, including for example, an expanded dining/conference area, a dedicated entertainment area with a large-screen monitor, a private stateroom with a queen-size bed or an enlarged master suite with a private stand-up shower.

The 10X will have a cabin cross section larger than some regional jets. Its cabin will be 6-feet, 8-inches (2.03 m) tall and 9 feet, 1 inch wide (2.77 m). That will make it almost 8 inches (20 cm) wider and 2 inches (5 cm) taller than the widest and tallest purpose-built business jet flying today.

Pressurization will also be the best on the market, with passengers experiencing a 3,000-foot cabin pressure altitude while flying at 41,000 feet. A next-generation filtration system will provide 100-percent pure air. The aircraft will be at least as quiet as the Falcon 8X, currently the quietest business jet in service.

The 10X will feature an entirely new fuselage with extra-large windows—nearly 50 percent larger than those on the Falcon 8X. Thirty-eight windows will line the fuselage making for the brightest cabin in business aviation.

The high-speed wing will be made of carbon fiber composites for maximum strength, reduced weight and minimum drag. Tailored for speed and efficiency, the very-high aspect ratio wing will be equipped with advanced, retractable high-lift devices offering superior maneuverability at low approach speeds.

The twin-engine aircraft will be powered by business aviation’s most advanced and efficient engine, the in-development Rolls Royce Pearl® 10X. The 10X is the latest, largest and most powerful version of the Pearl series, delivering more than 18,000 pounds of thrust.

The Falcon 10X’s flight deck will set a new standard in intuitive design, with touch screens throughout the cockpit. A next-generation Digital Flight Control System, derived directly from Dassault’s latest military technology, will provide an unprecedented level of flying precision and protection, including a revolutionary, new single-button recovery mode.

A single smart throttle will serve as the primary power control, connecting both engines to the Digital Flight Control System which will automatically manage the power of each engine as needed in different flight scenarios.

Thanks to Dassault’s breakthrough FalconEye® combined vision system—the first to offer both enhanced and synthetic vision capabilities—combined with dual HUDs able to serve as primary flight displays, the 10X will be capable of operating in essentially zero ceiling/visibility conditions.

Sikorsky Continues Legacy With Latest Contract to Build Presidential Helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn. Feb. 10 – Continuing its 63-year legacy of providing safe and reliable transportation for the president of the United States, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is under contract to manufacture a total of 23 VH-92A® Presidential Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. Sikorsky is on schedule to deliver the next generation presidential helicopter later this year.

The award announced February 5, 2021 by the U.S. Navy for five aircraft is the final lot of VH-92A presidential helicopters set to deliver in 2023.  Sikorsky’s highly skilled workforce is completing final modifications on 12 of the production aircraft at its manufacturing facility in Stratford, Connecticut and Owego, New York.

The VH-92A will transport the president and vice president of the United States and other officials. Sikorsky brings unmatched experience and a proven track record to this mission having flown every U.S. commander-in-chief since President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The VH-92A, also called a “White Top” due to its notable white and green livery, will continue this legacy for decades to come.

The VH-92A program ensures long-term affordability and maintainability by utilizing the FAA certified Sikorsky S-92 aircraft which has industry leading reliability and availability. The S-92 aircraft is modified for the VH-92A mission based on government-defined requirements. The S-92 fleet surpassed 1.7 million flight hours in 2020 and averages 14,400 hours of safe flight per month.

Delta Only U.S. Airline to Block Middle Seats Through March 30, 2021

The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority. The Delta CareStandard encompasses more than 100 protective measures, such as sanitizing every flight, a comprehensive employee COVID testing program, and the use of industrial-grade HEPA filters that extract more than 99.99% of particles, including viruses. Read more about the Delta CareStandard.

Taking the Stress Out of Flying 

Delta is making it easier to plan and book your next trip.

Delta launched a new interactive map on delta.com that gives customers the power to search, view and click-to-book their desired destination all in one place, giving full control and a better understanding of current travel restrictions and what to expect upon arrival.

The data is curated from government agencies and the International Air Transport Association to provide detailed insight into quarantine and testing requirements, travel forms and paperwork, local health information, local COVID-19 guidelines, and links to necessary forms and applications needed prior to travel.

In addition to a new trip planning tool, we’re offering greater flexibility if you ever need to change your plans, including:

  1. No change fees for a U.S. domestic ticket or domestic award ticket, excluding Basic Economy fares.
  2. No change fees for all domestic and international tickets purchased through Dec. 31, 2020, even if scheduled to travel next year.
  3. Extending the use of travel credits through December 2022 for travel originally scheduled to depart before March 31, 2021 (if the ticket was purchased before April 17, 2020).

Aer Lingus to Review Social Distancing Following Packed Flight

LONDON (Reuters) – Irish airline Aer Lingus said it was reviewing its social distancing procedures after a flight on Monday was packed with passengers.

European flights have all but come to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic with only a few services operating for essential travel such as people going to work or being repatriated, or for cargo.

While there is no visibility on when travel restrictions will ease, airlines are considering how to safely restart services and give passengers confidence to fly.

Aer Lingus, owned by IAG <IAG.L>, said it would consider how it operates after its Belfast to London Heathrow flight on Monday had “unexpectedly high loads” and that due to the level of the demand for the route, it could need to make changes.

“Aer Lingus is reviewing its processes and procedures applicable to the operation of this service,” an Aer Lingus spokeswoman said, adding that safety was its top priority.

Some airlines have discussed leaving middle seats empty on flights to enable social distancing, while other airlines such as Germany’s Lufthansa <LHA.DE> and Hungary’s low cost airline Wizz Air <WIZZ.L> have made it compulsory for passengers to wear face masks on flights.

(Reporting by Sarah Young and Ian Graham; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

FILE PHOTO: The Aer Lingus EI-DER Airbus A320 makes its final approach for landing at Toulouse-Blagnac airport
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