Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Takes Delivery of Eighth Airbus A320neo: https://tinyurl.com/yj29xhsr
ASL Aviation Ireland Leases Two A330 Freighters to Saudia Cargo: https://tinyurl.com/5f9unayk
Belfast based 247 Aviation Announces Major Strategic Expansion: https://tinyurl.com/49x56a6d
EI-FPV CRJ900 Cityjet Departs Fleet: https://tinyurl.com/n8vztuv5
Aircraft Update:
VP-CJD Boeing 737-4Y0(F) c/n 25180 MJets Delivered ex Shannon 03/08/25 ex F-GTZX.
VT-GSM Embraer 175 c/n 17000347 Star Air Delivered to Bangalore 12/08/25 ex SX-MTO.
Global Aviation News:
Milei’s liberalisation efforts bear fruit as Argentina’s aviation sector expands
Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/suppliers/10554/capa-centre-for-aviation/news/299664891/mileis-liberalisation-efforts-bear-fruit-as-argentinas-aviation-sector-expands/
Norse Atlantic Flags Softer Transatlantic Yields
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/norse-atlantic-flags-softer-transatlantic-yields
TAP Air Portugal Privatisation gets Go-Ahead
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/tap-air-portugal-privatisation-gets-go-ahead/
Turkish Airlines Says Air Europa Has Accepted $350M Bid
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/turkish-airlines-says-air-europa-has-accepted-350m-bid
United collaborates with Apple TV+ to set “new standard for a premium inflight experience”
Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/08/united-collaborates-with-apple-tv-to-set-new-standard-for-a-premium-inflight-experience/
WestJet and RBC introduce new business travel credit card for “greater flexibility, control and efficiency”
Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/08/westjet-and-rbc-introduce-new-business-travel-credit-card-for-greater-flexibility-control-and-efficiency/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus March 2026 A321LR Chicago Operations
Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250818-eimar26ord
ASL Aviation Holdings Confirms Refinancing of Credit Facility
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/asl-aviation-holdings-confirms-refinancing-of-credit-facility
Avolon Delivers First Of Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft To Virgin Australia
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/avolon-delivers-first-of-six-boeing-737-8-max-aircraft-to-virgin-australia
DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs talks record-breaking Summer in Dublin and Cork Airports
Podcast: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/the-anton-savage-show/daa-ceo-talks-record-breaking-summer-in-dublin-and-cork-airports
Delvin man tipped to lead Ryanair
Read more: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2025/07/31/delvin-man-tipped-to-lead-ryanair/
Jettime’s Parent Company Bids For CityJet
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/jettimes-parent-company-bids-cityjet
Ryanair’s Bold Winter Shift: French Capacity is Cut
Read more: https://www.oag.com/blog/ryanairs-bold-winter-shift-french-capacity-is-cut
X Picks:
@AINonline NBAA welcomed congressional passage of a budget reconciliation bill containing several business aviation-backed provisions. Already approved by the Senate, the measure now awaits the President’s signature.
@AINonline Pilatus Aircraft is temporarily pausing deliveries of PC-12 turboprop singles and PC-24 twinjets to the U.S., due to high tariffs—39%—recently imposed on Swiss imports to the U.S.
@AINonline Spike Aerospace is refining the aerodynamics, cabin configuration, and lower-boom performance of its Mach 1.6 S-512 Diplomat as it lays the groundwork to bring a supersonic business jet to market.
@AndythePandy_ Turkish Airlines continues growing at Dublin with a new 4 weekly 0720 departure form Dublin next summer, it’ll be the first time they overnight an aircraft there. The inbound arrives in Dublin at 2305 the night before.
Video Picks:
NTSB Board Meeting – Alaska Airline Flight 1282 Door Plug Departure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkixkD96ATE
Return of Shannon Ackert – SVP, Jackson Square Aviation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVyXNOOyV1Y
Summer 2025 Saw A Blip And Customer Acquisition Was Slow For Q2CY25: Thomas Cook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pINSrUl8SM
Best Regards,
Trev
Editor
Irish Aero
