Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Emirates Operates Inaugural Starlink-Equipped Boeing 777 Service to Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/va8nz86k
Qatar Airways Boosts Dublin route
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mberj4rs
TAAG’s Fourth A220-300 Delivery via Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3v4nmsj5
Aircraft Update:
OE-LAL Airbus A330-243(F) c/n 832 TAI II – Aero Three Ltd Ferried to Shanghai 23/11/25 ex A6-EYN.
OY-JYG Boeing 737-8JP c/n 39163 JetTime Delivered to Bucharest Băneasa 19/11/25 ex LZ-DDG.
Global Aviation News:
AAA: More than 8 million Americans will fly this holiday season
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/AAA-travel-forecast-holidays-2025
Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000
IATA Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-09-01/
JetBlue Airlines founder shares why Frontier needs Spirit Airlines
Read more: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/jetblue-airlines-founder-shares-blunt-warning-about-cheap-flights
Lufthansa Group Appoints New CEOs for Eurowings and SunExpress
Read more: https://eturbonews.com/lufthansa-group-appoints-new-ceos-for-eurowings-and-sunexpress/
NetJets Installing Starlink on Midsize/Large Bizjet Fleet
Niceair poised for 2026 comeback as investor plans Akureyri-based relaunch
Wizz Air CEO: “Back to growth, we’ll be the second airline in Italy and we are ready for a price war with Ryanair”
Irish Aviation News:
Increase in passengers endangering lives by stopping to retrieve hand baggage’ – Willie Walsh
Ireland and UAE conclude inaugural Joint Economic Commission in Dubai
Read more: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2025/december/20251210.html
Limerick Flying Club Named Aviation Company of the Year at Industry Awards
‘Lessors earning as much from engines as from whole aircraft’ – Eirtrade acquires more A320s for SPARE PARTS
Low-cost airline model not broken – despite turbulence, says Avolon [Paywall]
Mayo minister reaffirms focus on driving Mayo airport SDZ and rail ambitions
Minister Canney Highlights €1.9 Million in 2025 Operational Supports for Ireland West Airport Knock
Moving train station closer to Kerry Airport ‘a no-brainer’ for connectivity
New era for Short Brothers as Belfast aerospace operation is broken up between Airbus and Boeing
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/
Ryanair adds Marrakesh, Tirana and Warsaw to Liverpool network
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/ryanair-to-add-marrakesh-tirana-and-warsaw-to-liverpool-network
Ryanair calls for Government support to regional airports
Read more: https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/ryanair-calls-for-government-support-to-regional-airports-463185
X Picks:
@GAManufacturers Bombardier delivered 34 aircraft in the third quarter, up four from a year ago, driving revenues to $2.3 billion, an 11% year-over-year gain. CEO Éric Martel said the company is entering the year’s final stretch with “excellent momentum,” highlighted by Global 8000 certification, expanding service centers, and growing defense activity.
@GAManufacturers Gogo began flight testing its new 5G air-to-ground network aboard a Pilatus PC-24, marking the final phase before commercial launch later this year. The next-generation system, capable of speeds up to 80 Mbps, is undergoing 40 to 50 hours of testing across multiple U.S. regions to validate in-flight performance for streaming, calls, and data use.
@krisvancleave FAA expanded its grounding order for the MD11s to include the DC10 because of similarities in engine & engine pylon design. Order calls for inspections before they can be flown. There are only a handful of DC10s still flying outside of military service. USAF flies KC10 refuelers
@krisvancleave After @SpiritAirlines, @JetBlue and @AveloAir cut back in the West…@SouthwestAir expands starting BUR-HNL service in august 2026 as well the resumption of SFO 3 time frequency and new nonstop service to Sonoma’s Santa Rosa airport.
@OAG_Aviation In OAG Megahubs 2025, 16 of the Top 25 Low-Cost Carrier Megahubs are in Asia Pacific, highlighting its role as the dominant region for low-cost connectivity.
Video Picks:
Dubai Airports CEO on Saudi Aviation Influence and Building a Gulf Super Hub
Hampton Roads’ CEOs look to start fund that’ll lure European flights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFxv4V15F_4
Ryanair closes Ryanair Prime Eoghan Corry & Matt Cooper
