Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Inaugural A321XLR to Shannon
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mumhtj5b
FlyArystan Adds EI-KFI A320neo
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycx5rc4y
Qanot Sharq Partners with Inflight Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8aduu6
Aircraft Update:
M-ABTS Airbus A320-216 c/n 5824 BBAM Aircraft Leasing Ferried to Amman 16/01/26 ex VT-RED.
N7452R CRJ200(F) c/n 7452 Value Jet Cargo Ferried via Shannon 03/01/25.
Global Aviation News:
IATA – Record Festive Season for Global Air Travel
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/publications/economics/chart-week/chart-of-the-week-16-january-2026/
The Air Travel Trends That Will Shape 2026
Read more: https://www.oag.com/blog/-air-travel-trends-that-will-shape-2026
UK SMEs to increase business trips to ‘emerging’ markets – study
United converts 56 787-9s to -10s as GE and Rolls spar for engine deal and A350 looms
Read more: https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/united-boeing-787-10-conversion-a350-rolls-pratt-ge/
US$200m JV to build autonomous cargo aircraft in Abu Dhabi
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/01/12/us200m-jv-to-build-autonomous-cargo-aircraft-in-abu-dhabi/
Werner Aero Announces Sale of A319 Aircraft MSN 2716 to Regourd Aviation
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/werner-aero-announces-sale-of-a319-aircraft-msn-2716-to-regourd-aviation
Wizz Air targets business travellers with new ‘Wizz Class’ service
3TOP Aviation Services acquires two Embraer 175 aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/3top-aviation-services-acquires-two-embraer-175-aircraft
Irish Aviation News:
Airlines for America launches official complaint over Dublin Airport cap
Mercuria and Airborne Capital launch open-ended aircraft fund
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/01/16/mercuria-and-airborne-capital-launch-open-ended-aircraft-fund/
Tampa International Airport-Dublin Airport Unserved Route
The Dublin Airport Passenger Cap: The Barrier To Brazil-Ireland Flights
The Best Ways to Fly to Ireland with Points and Miles
Read more: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/best-ways-to-fly-to-ireland-with-points-and-miles/
‘The risk that Belfast’s airports would lose out to Dublin has come to pass’
Tourism Bosses Eyeing 7% Jump in Inbound and Domestic Revenues in 2026
Read more: https://ittn.ie/irish-news/tourism-bosses-eyeing-7-jump-in-inbound-and-domestic-revenues-in-2026/
WSA: 2025 in Numbers
Read more: https://www.worldstaraviation.com/en/news/wsa-2025-in-numbers/290/
X Picks:
@SAS We’re excited to welcome a brand-new Airbus A350 to the SAS fleet, delivered from Toulouse and now arrived at our Copenhagen hub. With advanced aerodynamics and high comfort, it strengthens our long-haul operations and fleet renewal. Welcome on board!.
@SimonCalder 10% of Canada-US flight capacity has switched this winter to Latin America. Sharp declines in Canadians visiting Las Vegas and Orlando. “Snowbirds” are switching to Cuba, Mexico and Costa Rica instead. @OAG_Aviation says it could become a long-term trend.
@SimonCalder Club Europe passengers on eight prime BA short hops will no longer get a hot breakfast on morning flights. BA says: “Due to the limited time available on these journeys, serving and enjoying a hot breakfast has become challenging.” Thanks to @HeadForPoints.
@ththighland Direct flights between Inverness and Dublin will return from May 2026, strengthening links between the Highlands, Ireland, and onward routes to North America.
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