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:
OY-KAU Airbus A320-232 c/n 3227 South African Airways Delivered ex Shannon to Johannesburg 11/01/26.
TC-OHT Boeing 737-8 MAX c/n 67109 AJet Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin-Istanbul 16-17/01/26.
Global Aviation News:
IATA European Parliament Doubles Down on Damaging EU261 Revisions
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-13-01/
Kenya Airways CEO calls for more airline consolidation in Africa
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus partner on ‘Offer and Order’ products
Mamoun Kuzbari Assumes Role of Chief Operating Officer at Novus Aviation Capital
MSC Air Cargo adds second 777-200F under European AOC
Navan introduces NDC content from Emirates
Read more: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/TMC-Distribution/Navan-introduces-NDC-content-from-Emirates
Riga Airport maintains stability in 2025 with 7.1 million passengers and growing cargo volumes
Royal Aeronautical Society marks 160 years at the forefront of global aerospace
Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic break ground on world-leading aero engine maintenance facility
Sky Services Italy achieve IS-BAH certification
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/sky-services-italy-achieve-is-bah-certification
Irish Aviation News:
Click&Go Holidays identifies key destinations to watch
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/clickgo-holidays-identifies-key-destinations-to-watch
Dáil Éireann debate – Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 Dublin Airport
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2026-01-15/17/#s23
Ireland’s forgotten jumbo jets: The rise and fall of Aer Lingus’ 747s
Irish Air Spectacular 3 Book and Calendar Raises Over €60,000 for SVP
KKR Increases Ownership Stake In Altavair
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/kkr-increases-ownership-stake-in-altavair
Knock Airport still flying high after 40 years
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2026/0118/1553481-knock-airport-anniversary/
MSC Cruises Unveils Expanded 2026 Fly and Cruise Packages in Collaboration with Aer Lingus
Opinion piece on U.S. pre-clearance in Dublin sparks debate on efficiency of immigration checks
Riviera Travel Invites Irish agents to Riv Awards 2026
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/riviera-travel-invites-irish-agents-to-riv-awards-2026
Ryanair carried more than 50% of MIA passengers last year
Read more: https://timesofmalta.com/article/ryanair-carried-50-mia-passengers-last-year.1122509
SLOW tourism and fine food – Tourism Ireland launches 2026 marketing plans in Dublin
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@ATWOnline @KoreanAir_KE reported a higher net profit for the fourth quarter of 2025, boosted by strong short-haul passenger demand in key international markets.
@ByERussell “Ultimately, this combination is about expanding opportunity,” @Allegiant CEO Gregory Anderson said the airline’s proposed merger with Sun Country Monday morning. The deal is about getting bigger and creating more scale with a more diversified business.
@ByERussell “We don’t view this as all that meaningful to the industry, but it’s nice to have.” – JP Morgan analysts on the proposed Allegiant-Sun Country merger $ALGT $SNCY
@CAPA_Aviation ACI World projects global airport passengers to grow 3.7% in 2025, reaching 9.8B. Africa leads growth (+9.4%), Asia Pacific adds 202M passengers. By 2030, traffic hits 11.8B, driven by emerging markets.
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