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:
OE-IKE Airbus A320-216 c/n 3299 Avolon Leasing at Kemble 24/01/26 ex PK-AZP.
OE-IWV Airbus A320-271N c/n 9091 Banc of America Leasing Registered at Sofia 19/12/25 ex VT-IJK.
Global Aviation News:
GHI Safety Conference, London Gatwick February 2026
GraySky Aviation reinforces strategic leadership with formation of Board of Advisors
Gulf Air expands Summer 2026 network with Málaga and Al Alamein routes
JetBlue Q4 2025 Earnings Summary
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jetblue-q4-2025-earnings-summary
Jetcraft Commercial delivers two CRJ-1000s to newly launched Basra Airlines
KGAL completes two aircraft transactions for APF5 fund
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/kgal-completes-two-aircraft-transactions-for-apf5-fund
KF Aerospace and AEI team up to produce world’s first 737-800 Combi
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/kf-aerospace-and-aei-team-up-to-produce-worlds-first-737-800-combi
IATA WLS to Address Liability Challenges in Global Aviation
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-22-01/
Malaysia Aviation Group Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/malaysia-aviation-group-announces-new-executive-leadership-appointments
MAX 8-200 Breaks 100 ASM/Gallon; Changes the Game
Read more: https://airinsight.com/max-8-200-breaks-100-asm-gallon-changes-the-game/
Irish Aviation News:
Government insists to US that Dublin Airport passenger cap is ‘not policy’
Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 30,000 visitors
Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025
Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Top 10 Holidays from Knock Ireland West Airport in 2026
Read more: https://thetravelexpert.ie/travel-guides/top-10-holidays-from-knock-ireland-west-airport/
Travel Counsellors reveal Irish top travel trends for 2026
Read more: https://travelbiz.ie/travel-counsellors-reveal-irish-top-travel-trends-for-2026/
Travel Media Awards returns for Meet the Media 2026
Read more: https://www.travelmedia.ie/blog/travel-media-awards-returns-for-meet-the-media-2026/
Waterford Airport and SETU partnership to be discussed in European Parliament
Witness History The Irish priest who built an airport
Podcast: https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct74nx
WSA Delivers Boeing 737-800BDSF Aircraft to Swiftair
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/wsa-delivers-boeing-737-800bdsf-aircraft-to-swiftair
X Picks:
@Airline_Weekly “American Airlines is positioned for significant upside in 2026 and beyond,” said American CEO Robert Isom in a statement. As part of its plan, it is continuing its premium push as part of an effort to chase the record profits at rivals Delta and United.
@routesonline Hamad International Airport served a total of 52.7 million passengers in 2024, and the momentum has carried into 2025, with Q3 being the busiest in its history. Hamad Al-Khater, Chief Operating Officer, spoke about the vision behind the airport’s growth:
@routesonline Regional & City Airports has experienced an uplift in passenger numbers over the last 12 months with 25% year-on-year growth. CEO Andrew Bell discusses the group’s latest successes and strategic opportunities for network growth during #RoutesWorld.
@RunwayGirl As Viasat supports KLM’s rollout of free Wi-Fi on European flights, it says it anticipates a healthy initial take-up rate of 30-40%, “which we fully expect to grow steadily as passengers become more accustomed to enjoying this complimentary service.”
Video Picks:
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary gives press conference amid Elon Musk row
Ryanair Group CFO Neil Sorahan on Q3 results, feud with Elon Musk and growth outlook
Watch CNBC’s full interview with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
