Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Adds Fifth Airbus A321XLR: https://tinyurl.com/msk6vwwc
Boeing Delivers 200th 737 MAX to Ryanair Group: https://tinyurl.com/489uu3k3
EI-FPT CRJ900 Cityjet Departs Fleet: https://tinyurl.com/4c39ce83
Aircraft Update:
N194AA Boeing 757-223(F) c/n 32388 AerSale Ferried to Tashkent 02/10/25.
PS-GFI Boeing 737-8AS(F) c/n 33533 GOL Airlines Ferried to Confins International 02/10/25 ex 2-BPDG.
UK33031 Airbus A330-343 c/n 1086 Centrum Air Delivered to Tashkent 06/09/25 ex VP-BRV.
Global Aviation News:
BA signals expansion of services to India following trade deal
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/ba-signals-expansion-of-services-to-india-following-trade-deal
Hong Kong’s aviation recovery gains altitude
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/hong-kongs-aviation-recovery-gains-altitude/
IAG invests in OXCCU to accelerate SAF development
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2025/10/02/iag-invests-in-oxccu-to-accelerate-saf-development/
IndiGo to launch first London route from Heathrow to Mumbai
Kalitta launches 777-300ERSF ops for DHL
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/kalitta-launches-777-300ersf-ops-for-dhl/
K-Mile begins 737-400F removal
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/k-mile-begins-737-400f-removal/
Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines expand JV partnership
Saltchuk Aviation removes youngest 737 Classic
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/saltchuk-aviation-removes-youngest-737-classic/
United, Delta tout NPS and wellbeing benefits of seatback IFE
Read more: https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/10/united-delta-seatback-ife-pac/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus Warns That New Landing Slots Could Affect On Time Performance
Aiken’s aviation amendment motion
Read more: https://www.antrimguardian.co.uk/news/2025/10/07/gallery/aiken-s-aviation-amendment-motion-59842/
Dublin airport could get 5,000 more flights next summer
EU Commission rules that baggage fines on Ryanair & others breach regulations
IATA’s Willie Walsh Rejects United CEO’s Claim That Low-Cost Model Is ‘Dead’
Ministers welcome launch of Belfast City Airport master plan
Read more: https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministers-welcome-launch-belfast-city-airport-master-plan
Passenger numbers soared to record levels at Dublin Airport in September
Pre-tax profits up 82% at Belfast International Airport
Ryanair’s CEO predicts the end of U.S. low cost carriers
X Picks:
@gulf_news Abu Dhabi airport wins ‘Best for Retail’ in Cannes. Airport stood out for its retail concepts, design-forward spaces, strong partnerships.
@IAApress EASA has launched a Rule Simplification Programme as part of the EU’s Better Regulation policy and the IAA is proud to represent Ireland on the Joint MAB/SAB Simplification Board (JSB).
@RiyadhAir From runway to roadway. We are excited to sign a long-term partnership with @Uber as two digital natives uniting to elevate the guest journey with premium service and exclusive rewards.
@SeanM1997 Wizz Air have further reduced its orders of Airbus A321XLR down to 7 (1 received, 6 outstanding). The remaining orders will be amended to A321neo. All 7 A321XLR will be based in the United Kingdom.
Video Picks:
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