Daily Aviation Brief – 02/03/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs 

IrishAero News:

CityJet adds ex Nordica CRJ900

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr37ht6f

New Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries in Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ducpuymx

Third IndiGo A320neo Arrives at Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2c44vs6s

Aircraft Update:

VT-IJB Airbus A320-251N c/n 8928 IndiGo Ferried Istanbul-Ireland West Airport 21/02/26.

VT-IJJ Airbus A320-251N c/n 9072 VivaAeroBus Delivered via Shannon 10/02/26.

Global Aviation News:

Air France-KLM – Full Year 2025 Results

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/air-france-klm-full-year-2025-results/

Spirit Airlines Reaches Agreement In Principle On Key Terms Of Restructuring Support Agreement With Its Secured Creditors

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/spirit-airlines-reaches-agreement-in-principle-on-key-terms-of-restructuring-support-agreement-with-its-secured-creditors

SWISS introduces premium economy seat selection fee

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/swiss-introduces-premium-economy-seat-selection-fee/

Tallvine backed Velocity FBO Network expands with acquisition of BTR Jet Center

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/tallvine-backed-velocity-fbo-network-expands-with-acquisition-of-btr-jet-center

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Launches In-House Engine Module Restoration Capability, Willis Module Shop

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/willis-lease-finance-corporation-launches-in-house-engine-module-restoration-capability-willis-module-shop

Wizz Air considers transfer of five A321XLRs to another operator

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/news/wizz-air-considers-transfer-of-five-a321xlrs-to-another-operator-1346764

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus Adds Dublin – Inverness Service in NS26

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260217-eins26inv

Tao Climate Seed Round is Open for ClimateTech Investors

Read more: https://taoclimate.com/tao-climate-seed-round-is-open-for-climatetech-investors/

‘Tremendous support’ the Ireland West Airport gets from the people of Longford

Read more: https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2007126/tremendous-support-the-ireland-west-airport-gets-from-the-people-of-longford.html

TUI expands Manchester to Florida programme after Aer Lingus withdrawal

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/tui-expands-manchester-to-florida-programme-after-aer-lingus-withdrawal/

Travel Counsellors Ireland Seeing Double-Digit Percentage Growth in Bookings in February

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/travel-counsellors-ireland-seeing-double-digit-percentage-growth-in-bookings-in-february/

Waterford Airport moves closer to take-off as US oil billionaire Kelcy Warren gains FDI approval

Read more: https://www.waterford-news.ie/news/waterford-airport-moves-closer-to-take-off-as-us-oil-billionaire-kelcy-warren-gains-fdi-approval_arid-88071.html

€132m Boost to Irish Economy Generated by Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2025 Game

Read more: https://collegefootballireland.com/news/132-boost-to-irish-economy-generated-by-aer-lingus-college-football-classic-2025-game/

2025 Annual Report of the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority

Read more: https://www.fingal.ie/news/2025-annual-report-aircraft-noise-competent-authority

X Picks:

@ATWOnline Vietnamese start-up carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed an order for 40  @Boeing #787-9s, signaling a move into twin-aisle operations less than six months after commencing commercial services.

@ByERussell Southwest does not have hubs. Sure Jan, while that’s the official line, there are multiple airports across its map where a not insignificant number of fliers connect. Top of the connecting airport list?  @BWI_Airport where 46%, and rising, of Southwest’s fliers connect.

@CAPA_Aviation ACI Europe reports 2.6B passengers in 2025 (+4.4% growth), led by international traffic (+5.6%). Moldova (+46.8%), Israel (+31.3%), and Bosnia & Herzegovina (+22.2%) drove growth, but 41% of airports still lag pre-pandemic levels. 

@CAPA_Aviation Türkiye’s aviation sector soared in 2025, driven by strong demand, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic growth. Istanbul solidified its role as a top European hub, while nationwide investments reshaped connectivity

Video Picks:

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