Daily Aviation Brief 27 November
Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
ASL Airlines Ireland Transfers Boeing 737 Classic
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/58sp9hxc
Icelandair Upgauges Dublin–Keflavik Capacity
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5pthhekj
Pegasus Airlines Expands Winter Connectivity
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/mvysm9re
Aircraft Update:
CC-DOH Airbus A321-271NX c/n 12736 JetSmart Delivered to Santiago International 09/11/25 Wizzair Ntu.
CC-DOJ Airbus A321-271NX c/n 12832 JetSmart Delivered to Santiago International 06/11/25 Wizzair Ntu.
Global Aviation News:
Gulf Air Increases Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/gulf-air-increases-boeing-787-dreamliner-order
Lufthansa Group intends to play an active role in the privatization of TAP Air Portugal
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lufthansa-group-intends-to-play-an-active-role-in-the-privatization-of-tap-air-portugal
Riyadh Air selects CFM LEAP engines for launch of new A321neo fleet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/riyadh-air-selects-cfm-leap-engines-for-launch-of-new-a321neo-fleet
Silk Way West Airlines orders two additional Airbus A350F freighters
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/silk-way-west-airlines-orders-two-additional-airbus-a350f-freighters
Turkish Airlines sells Air Albania shares
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/turkish-airlines-sells-air-albania-shares
Uzbekistan Airways Expands Cooperation with CALC: Four New Airbus A321neo Aircraft to Join the Airline’s Fleet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/uzbekistan-airways-expands-cooperation-with-calc-four-new-airbus-a321neo-aircraft-to-join-the-airlines-fleet
Uzbekistan Airways Begins Cooperation with ICBC Aviation Leasing and Awaits Delivery of New Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/uzbekistan-airways-begins-cooperation-with-icbc-aviation-leasing-and-awaits-delivery-of-new-airbus-a321neo-aircraft
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Affirms Commitment for 30 CFM LEAP Engines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/willis-lease-finance-corporation-affirms-commitment-for-30-cfm-leap-engines
Wizz Air announces an amended Airbus delivery agreement
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/wizz-air-announces-an-amended-airbus-delivery-agreement
Irish Aviation News:
IATA Willie Walsh’s Speech at the 58th AACO AGM
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-speeches/2025-11-04-01/
IAT Leasing acquires two 2012 vintage Boeing B737-800 aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/iat-leasing-acquires-two-2012-vintage-boeing-b737-800-aircraft
Ryanair Announces Its 2025 Winter Flight Schedule for Wrocław
Read more: https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-announces-its-2025-winter-flight-schedule-for-wroclaw/
SEVEN key takeaways from the Travel Centres 2025 conference in Naas
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/seven-key-takeaways-from-the-travel-centres-2025-conference-in-naas/
Together Academy opens new vocational training college for young adults with Down syndrome at SMBC Aviation Capital HQ
Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2025/together-academy-opens-new-vocational-training-college-young-adults-down-syndrome-smbc
TrueAero Asset Management Ireland (“TAAMI”) acquires A330-300 MSN 714 equipped with two CF6-80E1A4 engines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/trueaero-asset-management-ireland-taami-acquires-a330-300-msn-714-equipped-with-two-cf6-80e1a4-engines-
UL and Aer Lingus to drive aeronautical innovation through new collaboration
Read more: https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-and-aer-lingus-to-drive-aeronautical-innovation-through-new-collaboration
What Makes Ryanair So Darn Profitable?
Read more: https://airlineweekly.skift.com/2025/11/what-makes-ryanair-so-darn-profitable/
William Fry advises investor in CityJet examinership
Read more: https://www.williamfry.com/knowledge/william-fry-advises-investor-in-cityjet-examinership/
X Picks:
@AirbusPRESS .@FlyEthiopian strengthens its position as Africa’s largest A350 operator with order for six additional A350-900s
@ByERussell Air Canada and Porter are about to duke it out over US traffic from Toronto’s downtown Billy Bishop Airport. But does the market need the growth? Traffic is down — a lot — this year compared to 2024. And AC has a history of steamrolling competitors.
@ByERussell The Pittsburgh Airport’s new $1.7 billion terminal opens this morning with a new “bold and impactful” take on airport wayfinding and signage.
@theaircurrent Customer consensus pushes Airbus toward shorter legs for A220 stretch.
Video Picks:
From Miles to Millions: How Copa Airlines Reimagines Loyalty as a Strategic Growth Engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPCjDKEgqPI
Inside Emirates Airlines: Boeing delays, Airbus talks and leadership tips with Sir Tim Clark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8dytCjNhx0
ITAA Conference in Alcobaça
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzAcO2Swzgo
