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:
XA-VVE Airbus A320-271N c/n 8464 Volaris Delivered Shannon-Bangor-Mexico City 14/05/25 ex VP-CWE.
VP-CAN Airbus A320-232 c/n 3902 Genesis Lease Ferried to Ostrava 20/05/25 ex VN-A583.
Global Aviation News:
Air Canada’s network diversification efforts create a buffer against falling US demand
Maersk committed to 767-200Fs, Jordahn says
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/maersk-committed-to-767-200fs-jordahn-says/
Nanning Communications Investment Group invests in A321F platform
PK AirFinance Issues $729 Million Aviation Loan ABS
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/pk-airfinance-issues–729-million-aviation-loan-abs
StandardAero Adds Lease Engines To Its CFM International LEAP-1A And LEAP-1B Service Offering
STARLUX Airlines Announce Phoenix’s First Nonstop Flight to Asia
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/starlux-airlines-announce-phoenix-s-first-nonstop-flight-to-asia
Irish Aviation News:
daa steps up plans for new public viewing facility at Dublin Airport
Derry Dublin air service could be restored by October 2026 – McConalogue
Drukair Signs Letter of Intent (LOI) with SMBC Aviation Capital for New Airbus A320neo Lease
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/drukair-signs-letter-of-intent–loi–for-new-airbus-a320neo-lease
Michael O’Leary may stay on as Ryanair CEO beyond 2028
Read more; https://www.travelextra.ie/michael-oleary-may-stay-on-as-ryanair-ceo-beyond-2028/
New Route of the Day (15 May 2025): Aer Lingus between Cork and Bordeaux
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/new-route-of-the-day-15-may-2025-aer-lingus-between-cork-and-bordeaux/
Quadruple number of pilots trained in Ireland – report
Read more: https://www.newstalk.com/news/quadruple-number-of-pilots-trained-in-ireland-report-2164680
Ryanair maintains 737 Max 10 delivery planning as confidence in fleet catch-up rises
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