Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
ASL Aviation Registers Airbus A330-300P2F: https://tinyurl.com/yp57dbxd
Emerald Airlines transfers ATR72-600 to Emerald Airlines UK: https://tinyurl.com/y59mxhw6
IAG exercises A320Neo option for Aer Lingus: https://tinyurl.com/2s42jhv5
Aircraft Update:
D4-CCN ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1514 CVsky Delivered to Cape Verde 15/09/25.
LY-BQY Airbus A321-211 c/n 1881 Carlyle Aviation Partners Ferried to St Anthan 16/09/25.
Global Aviation News:
Delta partners with Maeve Aerospace to advance hybrid regional aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/delta-partners-with-maeve-aerospace-to-advance-hybrid-regional-aircraft
Edinburgh Airport inaugurates Scotland’s first airside solar farm
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/edinburg-airport-edi/edinburgh-airport-inaugurates-scotlands-first-airside-solar-farm/
EFW welcomes our new A380 customer
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/efw-welcomes-our-new-a380-customer-
European airlines and airports criticise Dutch air ticket tax hike
Read more:
https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/airlines-for-europe-a4e/european-airlines-and-airports-criticise-dutch-air-ticket-tax-hike/
Finnair CEO Hosts First U.S. Media Roundtable in New York
Read more: https://www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/finnair-ceo-first-u-s-media-roundtable
Fly2Sky Airlines secures new Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Malta
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/fly2sky-airlines-secures-new-air-operator-certificate-aoc-in-malta
Gen Z fuels rail boom to London Gatwick with over half choosing trains
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/london-gatwick/gen-z-fuels-rail-boom-to-london-gatwick-with-over-half-choosing-trains/amp/
Hong Kong’s long-haul draw lifts Cathay Pacific carryings
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/hong-kongs-long-haul-draw-lifts-cathay-pacific-carryings
Iberia to use A2321XLR to Brazil in its winter schedule
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/iberia-to-use-a2321xlr-to-brazil-in-its-winter-schedule/
‘Timeline remains on track’ for Lufthansa takeover of ITA by June – Carsten Spohr
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/timeline-remains-on-track-for-lufthansa-takeover-of-ita-by-june-carsten-spohr/
United CEO Frames A U.S. Airline “Trade Deficit” For Washington—But Considers Buying Airbus A350s
Read more: https://viewfromthewing.com/united-ceo-frames-a-u-s-airline-trade-deficit-for-washington-but-considers-buying-airbus-a350s/
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Cargo Delivers First Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-To-Freighter Converted Aircraft To Kalitta Air
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aercap-cargo-delivers-first-two-boeing-777-300ersf-passenger-to-freighter-converted-aircraft-to-kalitta-air
AerFin takes delivery of second B777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aerfin-takes-delivery-of-second-b777-300er-previously-operated-by-japan-airlines
Aer Lingus Hopes Expanded Transatlantic Offering From Shannon Will Boost Tourism
Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/aer-lingus-hopes-expanded-transatlantic-offering-from-shannon-will-boost-tourism/
Passenger numbers through Irish airports up by 7pc in second quarter – CSO
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/passenger-numbers-through-irish-airports-up-by-7pc-in-second-quarter-cso/
Ryanair and Shell sign up for Belfast firm Catagen’s patented tech for producing sustainable aviation fuel
Read more: https://www.irishnews.com/news/business/ryanair-and-shell-sign-up-for-belfast-firm-catagens-patented-tech-for-producing-sustainable-aviation-fuel-CSDUSAOTXFBUNPX7BSGJHUE57Y/
Ryanair: ‘UK’s biggest passenger airline’ with ‘double BA’s traffic’?
Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/suppliers/10554/capa-centre-for-aviation/news/299665097/ryanair-uks-biggest-passenger-airline-with-double-bas-traffic/
SMBC Aero Engine Lease Completes the First Delivery of One PW1127G-JM Engine to Group Engine Management GmbH
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/smbc-aero-engine-lease-completes-the-first-delivery-of-one-pw1127g-jm-engine-to-group-engine-management-gmbh
Thriving Business and Advocacy Relationships Secure Direct Flight to Dublin
Read more: https://ncchamber.com/2025/09/17/thriving-business-and-advocacy-relationships-secure-direct-flight-to-dublin/
WSA Delivers First of Several Committed 737-800 Freighters to SolitAir
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/wsa-delivers-first-of-several-committed-737-800-freighters-to-solitair?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
X Picks:
@OAG_Aviation This chart shows the dominance of the ‘big four’ in the US market – there are 83m scheduled seats between fourth placed United Airlines and Alaska Airlines in 5th.
@RollsRoyce Blazing speed, record-breaking range, and game-changing efficiency: The #Pearl700-powered @GulfstreamAero #G800 just entered into service. It’s the fourth application for our Pearl engine family, positioning us for sustainable and profitable future growth.
@SimonCalder Ryanair: from 3 November all passengers (except from Albania and Morocco) must show boarding passes on the airline app on their smartphone. If you lose your phone or it runs flat, you can get a boarding pass at the airport – as long as you have checked in.
@sn26567 .@KLM’s AI-powered “Airmail” reaches 6.3 million customers, cuts e-mail creation time by 90%.
Video Picks:
Aer Lingus Announces Increased Capacity on its Shannon-Boston Route
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7LibNNr7w
United Air CEO CEO Scott Kirby on Travel Demand, Pricing and Newark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl3YOn2VhPA
Welcome to SolitAir’s First Episode: “Middle Mile Reimagined”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTJPCnNllFE
