Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Cork Airport hosts Air Calédonie ATR 72-600: https://tinyurl.com/e5w8va2e
Dublin Airport Hosts Silk Way West Boeing 747‑400F: https://tinyurl.com/3jfwhjwr
Jettime operates some Finnair Helsinki-Dublin services: https://tinyurl.com/ye9ndpjc
Aircraft Update:
N236NA Embraer 190 c/n 1900036 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried to Opa Locka 07/01/26.
N709AJ Embraer 190 c/n 1900313 ICBC Financial Leasing Ferried to Honolulu 15/10/25 ex B-3158.
Global Aviation News:
Level CEO Rafael Jiménez Hoyos: “We want to make Barcelona a very well-connected airport for long-haul flights.”
Paragon Aviation Group Celebrates 15 Years of Elevating the Global FBO Experience
Riyadh Air Launches “Riyadh Cargo”
Schiphol Group and KLM commission independent review after winter weather disruptions
Skyservice Business Aviation’s Napa FBO Joins the Paragon Aviation Group Network
SkyWorks and LuminArx Launch $1 Billion Lending Platform
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/skyworks-and-luminarx-launch-1-billion-lending-platform
UPS won’t resurrect MD-11 fleet after deadly crash, takes $137M charge
Vantage Aviation acquires Corporate Air FBO at Allegheny County/KAGC
volofin Announces 2025 Activity
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/volofin-announces-2025-activity
Wizz Air adds third aircraft to Catania base, expanding routes and frequencies
Irish Aviation News:
Capitalising on Scarcity: Acumen Aviation Reviews a Pivotal 2025
Dublin Airport opens new traditional Irish pub in Terminal 2
Dublin’s Airline Flight Academy Aims to Support Ryanair’s Goal of Hiring 1,200+ Entry‑Level First Officers in 2026
ÉireComposites Secures First Production Contract in Aircraft Seating Market
Fergal O’Keeffe Wins Travel Award for Morning Focus Slot
Read more: https://www.clare.fm/podcasts/morning-focus/fergal-okeeffe-wins-travel-award-for-morning-focus-slot/
Former Dublin destination Liège Airport loses last scheduled passenger service
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/liege-airport-ends-scheduled-passenger-services
How Pittsburgh’s Irish ties helped to land new Aer Lingus route
IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance – DG WIllie Walsh
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-20-01/
IAT Leasing announce the acquisition of two Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/iat-leasing-announce-the-acquisition-of-two-boeing-787-9-aircraft
Michael O’Leary plans Fox News ads to put passenger cap on White House agenda for St Patrick’s Day
SMBC Aviation Capital Plane Insights Q1 2026 published
Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/plane-insights-q1-2026-published
X Picks:
@business Ryanair raised its full-year guidance for passenger growth and fares as the Irish budget carrier benefits from improved Boeing aircraft deliveries and stronger travel demand.
@JMulliganIndo Michael O’Leary plans Fox News ads to put Dublin Airport passenger cap on White House agenda for St Patrick’s Day #aviation.
@Reuters Ryanair boosted its forecast for average fare growth after bookings for 2026 got off to a strong start and predicted annual after-tax profit would likely jump by a third.
@TourismIreland Our ‘Ireland Goes Beyond’ campaign is live across overseas markets. Since its launch, it has generated more than 600 million ‘opportunities to see’ what the island offers and over €20m in incremental bookings. We’re excited to welcome visitors to the island this year.
Video Picks:
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on Q4 results
CONCORDE – 50th Anniversary of the first commercial flights – Irish Skies Pod Episode 16
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian: Expect a 50% EPS increase in Q1 2026
