Daily Aviation Brief – 27/05/2025

 Acumen Newsletters:

China Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/nha5bf8r

India Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3d37y2am

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/bdz5ya5u

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: https://tinyurl.com/4uh59mpv

North American Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/tdnkejhx

IrishAero News:

Aer Lingus parent IAG orders 53 Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft: https://tinyurl.com/mrxrxdwe

Emerald Airlines Expands Fleet with 19th ATR72-600: https://tinyurl.com/3yfkecpk

Fifth Former JetBlue Embraer 190 Arrives at Ireland West Airport: https://tinyurl.com/2r2kbx7h

Aircraft Update:

EC-OKI Airbus A320-232 c/n 7808 Vueling Delivered to Barcelona 15/05/25 ex OE-IOF.

EC-OOC Airbus A320-214 c/n 4347 Volotea Delivered to Verona 14/05/25 ex OE-IEL.

Global Aviation News:

TAP Air Portugal launches direct flights between Lisbon and Los Angeles

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/tap-portugal/tap-air-portugal-launches-direct-flights-between-lisbon-and-los-angeles/

Vietnam and Thailand Prime Ministers witness the agreement to transfer 50 Boeing aircraft to Vietjet Thailand

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/vietnam-and-thailand-prime-ministers-witness-the-agreement-to-transfer-50-boeing-aircraft-to-vietjet-thailand

With 26% of narrowbody fleet parked, capacity stability on horizon

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/freighter-aircraft/with-26-of-narrowbody-fleet-parked-capacity-stability-on-horizon/

ZeroAvia to Build Manufacturing Hub in Scotland

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/zeroavia-to-build-manufacturing-hub-in-scotland–

777F values elevated in limited widebody market

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/freighter-aircraft/777f-values-elevated-in-limited-widebody-market/

Irish Aviation News:

Extraordinary Kilkenny pilot celebrated for decorated career

Read more: https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/kilkenny-city/1806683/extraordinary-kilkenny-pilot-celebrated-for-decorated-career.html

Minister O’Brien announces funding of almost €8 million to support capital projects at Regional Airports 

Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/minister-obrien-announces-funding-of-almost-8-million-to-support-capital-projects-at-regional-airports/

Ryanair takes a swing at Danish airports

Read more: https://cphpost.dk/2025-05-17/news/round-up/ryanair-takes-a-swing-at-danish-airports/

Sirius Aviation Capital industry update 2024Q4

Read more: https://siriusavcap.com/2025/04/02/industry-update-q4-2024/

TUI launches new Dublin to Tunisia service with 3 hours 35 minutes flying time

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/tui-launches-new-dublin-to-tun-asia-service-with-3-hours-35-minute-flying-time/

Upgraded Helipad Opens On Inishturk Island

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/05/upgraded-helipad-opens-on-inishturk-island/

X Picks:

@LRosenblatt_ Boeing is sticking to the safety strategy it laid out after two deadly 737 MAX crashes. Its added new audits, officers and data.

@RyanairPress Ryanair FY25 Results = €1.61BN profit after tax .Traffic up 9% to record 200M despite Boeing delays, Average fare down 7%, 160+ new routes for S25.

@skift 2/3 of Expedia’s business comes from the U.S., and inbound travel dropped 7% during the first quarter of the year, executives said on Thursday. Inbound bookings from Canada dropped 30%. And Europeans are choosing to visit Latin America instead. 

@tkalatheef Bombardier’s Global 8000 flight test vehicle took to the skies of Toronto on Friday. The company said the maiden flight was flawless and exceeded expectations. The aircraft will enter service later this year.

Video Picks:

Ryanair CEO on Earnings, Tariffs, Buybacks, Boeing

SIA has strong balance sheet to withstand any shock that may come: CEO

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