Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Regional connects Dublin and Tours
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2nfmbvzn
AJet 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:
9M-MTX Airbus A330-223 c/n 911 Malaysia Airlines Ferried to Lourdes 27/01/26 ex EI-GFK.
2-LYRA Boeing 737-8AL c/n 61774 Safair Delivered to Johannesburg 31/01/26.
Global Aviation News:
Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX’s to Expand Single-Aisle Fleet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-india-orders-30-boeing-737-max-jets-to-expand-single-aisle-fleet
A321XLR Drives Innovation at Airbus’ Hamburg Factory
Emirates elevates next generation of commercial leaders
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-elevates-next-generation-of-commercial-leaders/
Etihad Opens Calgary as Canada–UAE Skies Liberalize
Read more: https://airinsight.com/etihad-calgary-uae-frequencies/
Fiji Airways calls for united action on tourism growth
Read more: https://islandsbusiness.com/news-break/fiji-airways-calls-for-united-action-on-tourism-growth/
Southwest’s Q4 call: Wide-ranging changes will result in financial gains
United, AA battle for Chicago could be a win for consumers
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/United-AA-battle-Chicago-win-for-consumers
Vietjet selects RTX’s Pratt & Whitney to power 44 additional A320neo family aircraft
What global forwarders want from India in 2026
Read more: https://www.itln.in/trade/what-global-forwarders-want-from-india-in-2026-1357983
Werner Aero Announces Purchase of Airbus A319 Airframe MSN 3790
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/werner-aero-announces-purchase-of-airbus-a319-airframe-msn-3790
Wizz Air is bullish about its Central and Eastern European strategy
Read more: https://www.enginecowl.com/wizz-air-cee-q3-fy26/
Irish Aviation News:
‘Lack of leadership’ – Airlines for America wants Irish government to move faster on passenger cap
‘Lower fuel costs will repair balance sheets’ – Avolon
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/lower-fuel-costs-will-repair-balance-sheets-avolon/
Minister O’Brien visits Trinity College Dublin SAF Research Facility at SMBC Aviation Capital Headquarters
Read more: https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/top-stories/featured/minister-obrien-saf-visit-/
OAG data shows that Dublin-London is still Europe’s busiest city pair
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/oag-data-shows-that-dublin-london-is-still-europes-busiest-city-pair/
Pwc Ireland Global Aviation Outlook 2026
Read more: https://www.pwc.ie/media-centre/press-releases/2026/global-aviation-outlook-2026.html
Regional Airports Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 20 January 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-20/446/
‘Real solution’ needed for aircraft supply chain problems, says Willie Walsh
The government needs to be brave on investing in the West says Knock Airport chief as he pushes for ‘deserved’ rail and road connectivity
Tourist numbers and spend up by over 30% in December
Read more: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/february/20260202.html
TrueNoord expands portfolio with lease of two ATR 72-600s to Indian Regional Carrier FLY91
X Picks:
@AviationWeek #StarluxAirlines reports strong demand for its premium products as it prepares to increase the proportion of business-class seating on its incoming A350-1000s.@AviationWeek.
@IATA Our SVP External Affairs Thomas Reynaert on the @EP_Parliament vote on EU261: “Air passengers above all want lower fares & more flexibility, & the Parliament’s proposals put that at risk. It’s now up to the @EUCouncil to defend choice & enhance competition on behalf of consumers”
@SMurphyTV Michael O’Learys says @ryanair have been in discussions for 12 months with Starlink which is “a terrific system” – but says the economics don’t work.
@SMurphyTV The airline doesn’t believe its customer base will not pay for the service on short-haul flights, and the the cost is “prohibitive”. Doesn’t know why @elonmusk took such umbrage.
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