Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Airbus A330neo EI-TYG Joins ITA Airways
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/345nzaf6
Emirates Reports Record Irish Growth
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/26shbkv4
ITA Airways Receives Three Irish-Registered A220s
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/23bzb3kw
Aircraft Update:
SP-RNO Boeing 737-8AS c/n 35015 Buzz registered at Nuremberg 11/01/26 ex EI-EFC.
SX-LWD Embraer 190 c/n 19000391 Lumiwings Ferried to Exeter 30/10/25.
Global Aviation News:
IATA warns SAF mandates in EU and UK fail to boost sustainable aviation fuel production
JSX Starts ATR Public Charter Operations
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jsx-starts-atr-public-charter-operations
Lithuanian airports set new passenger record in 2025, overtaking Riga
MAG airports handle record 66m passengers in 2025
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/mag-airports-handle-record-66m-passengers-in-2025
Munich Airport leads passenger growth in German-speaking Europe in 2025
Powerhouse Engines Leases Two CFM56-5B Engines to Avianca
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/powerhouse-engines-leases-two-cfm56-5b-engines-to-avianca
Why Delta’s 787-10 Order Matters to Airbus
Read more: https://airinsight.com/why-deltas-787-10-order-matters-to-airbus/
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Signs Purchase And Leaseback Agreements With Virgin Atlantic For Six New Airbus A330neo Aircraft
Aer Lingus introduces fees for anyone selecting a seat on its budget-friendly service
Read more: https://www.thejournal.ie/aer-lingus-free-seat-selection-6922066-Jan2026/
Agents hope for long-haul replacements following Aer Lingus’ Manchester exit
ALI Release Video Highlighting Importance of Aircraft Leasing in Ireland
Aviation Leaders Series with Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/01/aviation-leaders-series-with-andy-cronin-ceo-of-avolon/
Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41772791.html
Dublin-based Avtrain eyes international drone market
Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/making-it-work/dublin-based-avtrain-eyes-international-drone-market/
Emirates celebrates 15 years in Ireland at event in Ballynagarvey village
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/emirates-celebrates-15-years-in-ireland-at-ballynagarvey-village
IATA’s Willie Walsh on the impact of Trump administration aviation policies
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Willie-Walsh-IATA
Ryanair cuts Bosnia and Serbia flights as Croatia sees summer growth
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/12/ryanair-cuts-bosnia-and-serbia-flights.html
X Picks:
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@AviationWeek #AirChina closed out 2025 by announcing an order for 60 #Airbus #A320neo-family aircraft, adding to a flurry of @Airbus narrowbody purchases by Chinese carriers in the final days of the year.
@AviationWeek #AlaskaAirlines has placed its largest-ever aircraft order, fueling future expansion 105 #Boeing 737-10s and five 787-10s.
@AviationWeek After retrenching from the U.S. West Coast last year, #AveloAirlines is further consolidating its operations, shuttering three bases and shrinking its fleet.
Video Picks:
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