Daily Aviation Brief – 12/12/2025

 Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs 

IrishAero News:

Air Astana Adds Irish-Registered Airbus A321neo

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mvjpx9u9

Flyone announces new Dublin route

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mvtvwt25

FlyUs Appointed GSA for Riyadh Air in Ireland

Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bd7sstv2

Aircraft Update:

XA-OTB Boeing 737-8 c/n 42389 Aeromexico Registered at Mexico City 26/11/25 ex EI-GZB.

XA-OTC Boeing 737-8 c/n 42481 Aeromexico Registered at Mexico City 26/11/25 ex EI-GZC.

Global Aviation News:

Emirates orders 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/emirates-orders-8-additional-airbus-a350-900-aircraft-worth-us-3-4-billion-at-dubai-airshow-2025

Kazakhstan’s SCAT Plans More Aircraft, Routes In Next Few Years

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/kazakhstans-scat-plans-more-aircraft-routes-next-few-years

Loganair wet-leases ATR72-500 from DAT Denmark to provide rescue routes in Jersey

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/loganair-wet-leases-atr72-500-from-dat-denmark-after-jersey-rescue/

Luxair welcomes its first Embraer E195-E2 to Luiaxembourg, kicking off the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/luxair-welcomes-its-first-embraer-e195-e2-to-luxembourg-kicking-off-the-airlines-ambitious-fleet-renewal

Macedonia and UK ink air agreement

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/11/macedonia-and-uk-ink-air-agreement.html

Norse Hits Revenue High But Transatlantic Fares Drag Profit

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/norse-hits-revenue-high-transatlantic-fares-drag-profit

‘Not yet ready’: Emirates needs to make a decision on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/emirates-boeing-787-dreamliner-order-decision/

Saudi Arabia plans to launch 3 new airlines alongside Riyadh Air and Saudia

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/saudi-arabia-three-new-airlines/

Supply Chain Woes Fuel Neo Teardowns

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/mro-memo-supply-chain-woes-fuel-neo-teardowns

State to recapitalise Croatia Airlines in debt-to-equity swap

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/11/state-to-recapitalise-croatia-airlines.html

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Tromsø seasonal winter service

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-launches-inaugural-dublin-to-tromso-service

Emirates cabin crew recruitment days scheduled in Dublin next Sunday and Cork December 15

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/emirates-cabin-crew-recruitment-days-have-been-scheduled-in-dublin-and-cork

Minister O’Brien announces €4 million in operational funding to Irish Regional Airports

Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/minister-obrien-announces-4-million-in-operational-funding-to-irish-regional-airports/

Passenger numbers up +7% at Cork Airport and +11% at Dublin Airport in November 

Read more: https://www.daa.ie/passenger-numbers-up-7-at-cork-airport-and-11-at-dublin-airport-in-november/

Titan Aviation Leasing Delivers First of Two Airbus A330-200P2F to JD Airlines

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/titan-aviation-leasing-delivers-first-of-two-airbus-a330-200p2f-to-jd-airlines

Three million Irish visited Spain in the twelve months to October

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ireland-visits-to-spain-monthly

‘Tourism is good for whiskey and whiskey is good for tourism’ – Alice Mansergh at the launch of Irish Whiskey Way

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/tourism-is-good-for-whiskey-and-whiskey-is-good-for-tourism-alica-mansergh-at-launch-fo-irish-whiskey-trail/

Unleashing the Mighty Power of the Global Irish at IBGAA Annual Conference

Read more: https://evaint.com/issue-article/unleashing-the-mighty-power-of-the-global-irish/

X Picks:

@BoeingAirplanes We’re partnering with @flydubai to provide Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programs in support of the airline’s fleet operations. #DAS25. CBTA programs use competency and data-informed scenarios to build a more resilient and safety-focused workforce.

@business Ryanair has scrapped its subscription service eight months into the plan after finding it was costing the budget airline too much money.

@ByERussell The intercontinental debut of @FlySWISS ‘ first A350 and new Swiss Senses product was the culmination of years of work — and delay — for the airline. It’s a refined luxury without the ostentation of some other carriers, in short: very Swiss.

@ClimbingFast Canada has officially certified its first all-electric aircraft! Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has become the first all-electric aircraft certified in the country, following its earlier European and UK certifications.

Video Picks:

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