Daily Aviation Brief – 28/08/2025

 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:

EI-ILF Boeing 737-8200 c/n 67067 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 22/08/25 (Aircraft No 188).

ER-00005 Airbus A320-214 c/n 5934 Fly One Delivered to Chișinău 21/08/25 ex  RP-C3277.

Global Aviation News:

IAG Group evaluating Podgorica service

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/08/iag-group-evaluating-podgorica-service.html

Iberia launches new subsidiary – Iberia Tech – to develop cutting-edge tech solutions

Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/08/iberia-launches-new-subsidiary-iberia-tech-to-develop-cutting-edge-tech-solutions/

Low-cost comeback: Budget carriers boost Jordan’s aviation network

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/low-cost-carriers-return-to-jordan/

Lufthansa now flies Allegris first class on 10 Airbus A350s

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/lufthansa-allegris-suite-plus-a350-mixed-reviews/

Schiphol welcomes ‘Wingstop’ as it aims to offer “surprising and high-quality food concepts”

Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/08/schiphol-welcomes-wingstop-as-it-aims-to-offer-surprising-and-high-quality-food-concepts/

Tampere Airport is well equipped to serve as Central Finland’s home airport

Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/destinations/13966/business-tampere-oy/news/299664932/tampere-airport-is-well-equipped-to-serve-as-central-finlands-home-airport/

TAP Air Portugal partners with Revolut

Read more: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/tap-air-portugal-partners-with-revolut/

6 +1 questions for the US-Athens market performance

Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/airports/2360/athens-international-airport-sa-eleftherios-venizelos/news/299664942/6-1-questions-for-the-us-athens-market-performance/

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus’ 11 Transatlantic Airbus A321LR & A321XLR Routes In September

Read more: https://simpleflying.com/up-to-9h-5m-aer-lingus-11-airbus-a321lr-a321xlr-routes-in-september/

Airliner Experience – Condor Technik – B757-300 Retirement

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/08/airliner-experience-condor-technik-b757-300-retirement/

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

Dublin Airport partners with SSP to launch new premium wine and food concept – The Reserve

Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/07/dublin-airport-partners-with-ssp-to-launch-new-premium-wine-and-food-concept-the-reserve/

Ryanair threatens to pull flights from even more Spanish airports

Read more: https://spanishnewstoday.com/ryanair-threatens-to-pull-flights-from-even-more-spanish-airports_1000229686-a.html

Tender Launched for Donegal-Dublin PSO Air Service

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/08/tender-launched-for-donegal-dublin-pso-air-service/

X Picks:

@Dept_Transport Minister @DarraghOBrienTD published a Request for Tenders for the Donegal–Dublin PSO air route from Feb 2026–2030. The twice-daily service supports regional growth, tourism, healthcare & Dublin Airport links.  Find more: https://bit.ly/3Jqu7QH #DonegalToDublin #IrelandByAir.

@elysiasegal NASA Tests Research Aircraft to Improve Air Taxi Flight Controls: Flying the friendly skies may one day include time-saving trips in air taxis to get from point A to point B – and NASA researchers are currently working to make that future a reality. 

@elroyair We’re proud to announce a major milestone for Elroy Air: our Chaparral aircraft has successfully transitioned from vertical takeoff to 70mph wingborne flight. To our team, partners, and supporters, thank you! Onward and upward!.

@etihad We are pleased to announce our partnership between Etihad Guest and e& Smiles, bringing together two of the UAE’s leading brands to offer members greater value and flexibility. 

Video Picks:

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