Daily Aviation Brief – 11/02/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

IrishAero News:

Aer Lingus Regional connects Dublin and Tours
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2nfmbvznAJet Takes Delivery of Boeing 737-8 MAX via Dublin:
Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/zefat3tf

Ryanair to boost Liverpool to Cork & Ireland West Airport routes
Read  more: https://tinyurl.com/4me8y2xt

Aircraft Update:

 
OY-NZD ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1482 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried to Banjul 03/02/26.
OY-NZU ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1482 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried to Sofia 21/01/26.
Global Aviation News:Bain Capital enters FBO sector with acquisition of APP Jet Center
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/bain-capital-enters-fbo-sector-with-acquisition-of-app-jet-center

German Airways expands fleet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/german-airways-expands-fleet-additional-embraer-e190-to-join-operations-for-summer-schedule-2026

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines Formalise Strategic Joint Business Partnership
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/malaysia-airlines-and-singapore-airlines-formalise-strategic-joint-business-partnership

National Jet Express (NJE) Welcomes Additional Q400 Aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/national-jet-express-nje-welcomes-additional-q400-aircraft

New Air Serbia Embraer Plane Arrives In Belgrade
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/new-air-serbia-embraer-plane-arrives-in-belgrade

Qantas And Japan Airlines Announce Intention For Strategic Transition Of Jetstar Japan
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/qantas-and-japan-airlines-announce-intention-for-strategic-transition-of-jetstar-japan-to-a-japanese-capital-led-ownership-structure

SkyWest Q4 2025 Earnings Summary
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/skywest-q4-2025-earnings-summary

Southwest Airlines Q4 2025 Earnings Summary
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/southwest-airlines-q4-2025-earnings-summary

Irish Aviation News:


Ryanair Holdings Continues to excel – Davy Research
Read more: https://www.davy.ie/research/public/article.htm?id=ST2_85512_1.xml.htmShannon Airliner Update
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/02/shannon-airliner-update-55/

Skyborne agrees deal to train Ryanair pilots amid continued growth of air travel
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/01/26/pilot-academy-to-take-on-ryanair-cadets-amid-continued-growth-of-air-travel/

SMBC Aviation Capital Completes Landmark A320neo Sale‑and‑Leaseback Deal with Lufthansa
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/01/smbc-aviation-capital-completes-landmark-a320neo-sale-and-leaseback-deal-with-lufthansa/

Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints – IATA DG WIllie Walsh
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-29-02/

TrueNoord successfully amends and extends its US$600 million revolving warehouse facility
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/truenoord-successfully-amends-and-extends-its-us600-million-revolving-warehouse-facility

Virgin Atlantic raises Manchester capacity to help fill Aer Lingus long-haul void
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantic-raises-manchester-capacity-to-help-fill-aer-lingus-long-haul-void

Waterford Coast Guard helicopter base completes National Aviation Transition
Read more: https://www.wlrfm.com/news/waterford-coast-guard-helicopter-base-completes-national-aviation-transition-2712179

‘We need billions and billions of dollars’: SMBC’s Peter Barrett on aircraft leasing’s big opportunity
Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/companies/we-need-billions-and-billions-of-dollars-smbcs-peter-barrett-on-aircraft-leasings-big-opportunity/

X Picks:


@skift “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.
@skift Delta was first to recognize that premium demand would become the industry’s profit engine. But United has been aggressive at expanding premium capacity — and is closing the gap quickly.
@skift Following a very public clash with Elon Musk, Michael O’Leary acknowledges that onboard Wi-Fi will soon be ubiquitous, but Ryanair won’t absorb the cost until the tech aligns with the economics.
@skift Southwest is forecasting a profitable 2026 after ripping up its business model to implement assigned seating and baggage fees. “We also outperformed our cost reduction goals,” said CEO Bob Jordan in a statement.
Video Picks:

How Boeing Turned Things Around After Years Of Decline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUdpLJNG1kEInside IAG’s sustainability journey with Jonathon Counsell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=870f9S7FYFI

IndiGo Q3 Profit Down 77%, Disruptions Cost ₹577 Cr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wD_L-YsFH8

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