Daily Aviation Brief – 04/03/2026

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:

I-ENJB Embraer 195 c/n 19000565 Air Dolomiti Delivered to Florence 13/02/26 ex OE-LWQ.

TC-OHU Boeing 737-8 MAX c/n 62937 AJet Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin-Istanbul 18-19/02/26.

Global Aviation News:

Milan Bergamo Advances Expansion Plans Amid Rising Demand

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/milan-bergamo-advances-expansion-plans-amid-rising-demand

Mount Airy/Surry County, North Carolina completes new FBO terminal

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/mount-airysurry-county-north-carolina-completes-new-fbo-terminal

My Freighter plots further 767 growth in 2026

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/my-freighter-plots-further-767-growth-in-2026/

NATA FBO Success & Management Seminar 2026

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/nata-fbo-success-management-seminar-2026

Natilus Unveils New Enhancements to its Hyper-Efficient HORIZON EVO Passenger Aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/natilus-unveils-new-enhancements-to-its-hyper-efficient-horizon-evo-passenger-aircraft-as-it-readies-for-faa-certification-and-commercial-fleet-integration

‘No evidence of unfair advantage’ – Airports defend EU-Qatar agreement

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/no-evidence-of-qatar-airways-getting-advantage-airports-council-defends-eu-qatar-agreement-against-opposition/

North American Airlines Shift To Modern Widebodies

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/flight-friday-north-american-airlines-shift-modern-widebodies

Orfeó Català performs at 35,000 feet on LEVEL flight to Los Angeles ahead of U.S. debut

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/level/orfeo-catala-performs-at-35000-feet-on-level-flight-to-los-angeles-ahead-of-u-s-debut/

Polar Air Cargo awaits FAA approval to extend domestic and flag rules exemption for non-scheduled operations

Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/2026/02/polar-air-cargo-awaits-faa-approval-to-extend-domestic-and-flag-rules-exemption-for-non-scheduled-operations/

Irish Aviation News:

Aergo Capital Announces the Acquisition of One Boeing 737-800 from BBAM

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aergo-capital-announces-the-acquisition-of-one-boeing-737-800-from-bbam

Aer Lingus to extend 10kg carry-on baggage policy to Aer Lingus Regional from 3 March

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-to-extend-10kg-carry-on-baggage-policy-to-aer-lingus-regional-from-3-march/

Airbus ‘committing a lot of cash’ to Belfast operation

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqgv5d9z5ko

Aviation Capital Group Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire a 24 Aircraft Portfolio from Avolon

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aviation-capital-group-signs-definitive-agreements-to-acquire-a-24-aircraft-portfolio-from-avolon

Azul S.A. Appoints John S. Slattery to its Strategy Committee

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/azul-sa-appoints-john-s-slattery-to-its-strategy-committee-302694631.html

Dublin Airport Authority Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday – 19 February 2026

Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-19/253/

Emirates NW26 Dublin Aircraft Changes – 25FEB26 

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260225-eknw26dub

From watching planes to powering flight: how Letterkenny became a global tech hub

Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2026/02/26/from-watching-planes-to-powering-flight-how-letterkenny-became-a-global-tech-hub/

Holiday bookings up 13% after wet start to 2026

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0222/1559575-holiday-bookings/

IAA Establishment of UGZ in Cork Air Traffic Control Zone

Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/media/2026/02/11/establishment-of-ugz-in-cork-air-traffic-control-zone

Minister Burke welcomes Cabinet decision on the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

Read more: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/february/20260212.html

Pilot.ie Reveals Top 5 Bestsellers for January

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/02/pilot-ie-reveals-top-5-bestsellers-for-january/

Ryanair can deliver 50% growth in Dublin passengers by 2032 – O’Leary [Paywall]

Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/markets/ryanair-can-deliver-50-growth-in-dublin-passengers-by-2032-oleary/

Ryanair, CFM Sign Engine Pact That Supports Airline’s Own Repair Shops

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/ryanair-cfm-sign-engine-pact-supports-airlines-own-repair-shops

X Picks:

@AviationWeekMRO Turkish LCC  @flymepegasus has increased its in-house narrowbody maintenance capacity by completing the first phase of building new multi-aircraft maintenance facilities in Istanbul.

@CNBCi Vietnamese airlines sign deals for nearly 100 Boeing jets during party chief’s Washington visit.

@flyethiopian Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially commenced the construction of Bishoftu International Airport. The construction begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony. 

@Jamie_Freed Boeing plans to open fourth 737 production line in midsummer.

Video Picks:

Eddie Wilson – CEO Ryanair parla di Roma

FlySafair Isn’t SAA 3.0 — Why the Harith Deal Could Be a Massive Win for Everyone

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