Daily Aviation Brief – 24/12/2025

 Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

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

IrishAero News:

Aeromexico Re-Registers Irish Boeing 737s

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3st89cjw

Boeing Delivers first 737 MAX to Ryanair UK

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3625ny88

CityJet Phases Out EI-FPR CRJ900

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yk5z59f7

United Airlines Experiences Surge in Irish Christmas Bookings

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4wf8e6me

Aircraft Update:

AP-BPL Airbus A320-214 c/n 5668 Fly Jinnah Delivered to Karachi 28/11/25 ex VQ-CAQ.

AP-BPM Airbus A320-214 c/n 5691 Fly Jinnah Delivered to Karachi 03/12/25 ex VQ-CAR.

Global Aviation News:

airBaltic’s new CEO: Financial performance needs improvement

Read more: https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/17.12.2025-airbaltics-new-ceo-financial-performance-needs-improvement.a626747/

Air freight deserves fair airport slot access, says IATA cargo chief

Read more: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/air-freight-deserves-fair-airport-slot-access-says-iata-cargo-chief-1357441

Air Albania grounds fleet after investor exit, but denies bankruptcy

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-albania/air-albania-grounds-fleet-after-investor-exit-but-denies-bankruptcy/

Air Premia Expands U.S. Network With Washington, D.C. Route, Testing Korea’s Hybrid Airline Model

Read more: https://eturbonews.com/air-premia-expands-u-s-network-with-washington-d-c-route-testing-koreas-hybrid-airline-model/

Air Astana: Statement regarding BAE Systems disposal

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-astana-statement-regarding-bae-systems-disposal

Air Transport Services Group Appoints Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-transport-services-group-appoints-greg-mays-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer

Amadeus 2026 Travel Trends: How next-gen aircraft will shape future travel styles

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/industry-news/amadeus-2026-travel-trends-how-next-gen-aircraft-will-shape-future-travel-styles/

British Airways Holidays unveils the travel trends set to shape 2026

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-holidays-unveils-the-travel-trends-set-to-shape-2026/

Dubai Air Show 2025: repeat business dominates with agreements covering 176 engines

Read more: https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2025/28-11-2025-dubai-air-show-2025-repeat-business-dominates-with-agreements-covering-176-engines.aspx

Emirates ends the year on high scooping 5 more global awards

Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-ends-the-year-on-high-scooping-5-more-global-awards/

Irish Aviation News:

AerFin acquires third B777-300ER in 2025 previously operated by Japan Airlines

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aerfin-acquires-third-b777-300er-in-2025-previously-operated-by-japan-airlines

Aer Lingus & Cork Airport Host Fabulous Evening for Cork Travel Trade

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/aer-lingus-and-cork-airport-host-a-fabulous-evening-for-cork-travel-trade/

Aergo Capital Announces the Acquisition of one Boeing 737-MAX8, on lease to WestJet, from Aircastle

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aergo-capital-announces-the-acquisition-of-one-1-boeing-737-max8-on-lease-to-westjet-from-aircastle

ARI champions sense of place with The Irish Market at Dublin Airport

Read more: https://moodiedavittreport.com/on-location-ari-champions-sense-of-place-with-the-irish-market-at-dublin-airport/

Austrian Airlines criticizes Ryanair’s “complaining about local politics”

Read more: https://aviation.direct/en/Austrian-Airlines-criticizes-ticket-tax%3B-Ryanair-complains-about-local-politics

British Airways returns to Aer Lingus 14 weekly slots at London Heathrow

Read more: https://www.acl-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LHR-S26-BA_EI.png

Closing airspace for political reasons completely unacceptable IATA chief Willie Walsh

Read more: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2025/12/09/fes35-avi-iata-airspace-closures.html

EI-CVC: An Irish Aviationtag Story

Read more: https://www.aviationtag.com/blogs/blog/ei-cvc-an-irish-aviationtag-story

IAA 2026 Determination Conclusions – Dublin Airport

Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/media/2025/12/16/2026-determination-conclusions—dublin-airport

Ryanair and i6 Partner to Digitize Fuel Operations Across Europe

Read more: https://www.i6.io/blog/ryanair-i6-digitize-fuel-operations-europe

X Picks:

@BloombergTV .@JetBlue will launch its first airport lounge this month, part of the carrier’s push to court high-paying travelers and narrow the gap with larger rivals.

@Boeing Today, we welcome Spirit AeroSystems back to the Boeing family. This acquisition marks a significant step in our commitment to aviation safety and quality. We look forward to strengthening our production and supply chain stability together.

@businessposthq Regional carrier Emerald Airlines made an operating profit of €9.6 million in 2024, as revenues soared off the back of an 8.8 per cent increase in the airline’s capacity.

@ByERussell ITA Airways is making good on CEO Joerg Eberhart’s promise of US expansion. The Italian airline’s next US dot will be partner United’s Houston Bush (IAH) hub from May 1. 

@CAPA_Aviation Interesting discussion with @RollsRoyce  SVP Leasing & Marketing Luke Mallows on transformation in action: “We have to bring the Trent 1000 back to a point of competitiveness. It’s been a tough, tough journey and we’ve taken the industry on a learning journey with us” #CAPASummit.

Video Picks:

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