Daily Aviation Brief – 10/03/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

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

IrishAero News:

Azul Embraer 195 arrives at Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/un23hx22

CityJet Phases Out EI-FPX CRJ900

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/23m54fbf

Lufthansa A380 painted at Shannon Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3vssbjxa

Aircraft Update:

AP-BPJ Airbus A320-232 c/n 5128 Air Sial Delivered to Karachi 02/01/26 ex JY-AYU.

CN-RHN Boeing 737-8 c/n 43315 Royal Air Maroc Delivered to Casablanca 20/02/26 ex A7-BSF.

Global Aviation News:

ACI Europe: Passenger traffic up 4.6% in January as Middle East conflict clouds outlook

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/aci-europe/aci-europe-passenger-traffic-up-4-6-in-january-as-middle-east-conflict-clouds-outlook/

Air Canada expands Türkiye network with Pegasus Airlines interline partnership

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-canada/air-canada-expands-turkiye-network-with-pegasus-airlines-interline-partnership/

Air France-KLM Q4 2025 Earnings Summary

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-france-klm-q4-2025-earnings-summary

Air France-KLM sees TAP Portugal playing a central role in airline group

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/air-france-klm-tap-portugal-airline-group-role/

Air India outlines new aircraft deployment on UK routes

Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air-india-outlines-new-aircraft-deployment-on-uk-routes

Air Astana finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-astana-finalises-order-for-25-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft

Brussels Airlines upgrades onboard experience, with major boost to Premium Economy

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/brussels-airlines/brussels-airlines-upgrades-onboard-experience-with-major-boost-to-premium-economy/

Challenge Group takes 1st Big Twin

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/challenge-group-takes-1st-big-twin/

Delta continues fleet renewal with additional A321neo order

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/delta-continues-fleet-renewal-with-additional-narrowbody-aircraft

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus on course to be Europe’s second largest transatlantic carrier

Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/02/27/aer-lingus-sees-operating-profit-jump-by-38-to-282m-in-2025/

Air Ambulance NI Runway Run Returns for 2026

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/02/air-ambulance-ni-runway-run-returns-for-2026/

Airport Policy Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday – 26 February 2026 – Part 1 

Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-26/164/

Genesis Partners with Flexpoint Ford to Acquire and Service Aircraft Portfolio

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/genesis-partners-with-flexpoint-ford-to-acquire-and-service-aircraft-portfolio

Groningen Airport Eelde Explores Untapped Markets Across Europe indentifies Dublin route 

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/groningen-airport-eelde-explores-untapped-markets-across-europe

Government announces €45 Million Regional Airports Programme including Donegal

Read more: https://highlandradio.com/2026/02/25/government-announces-e45-million-regional-airports-programme-including-donegal/

Inside Cork Airport’s €200m redevelopment and plans for Luas link and transatlantic flights

Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797412.html

Irish Coast Guard Marks Final S‑92 Flight as AW189 Fleet Takes Over

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/02/irish-coast-guard-marks-final-s-92-flight-as-aw189-fleet-takes-over/

Irish visits to Spain up 7pc in January continuing record surge to double pre-pandemic levels

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ireland-visits-to-spain-monthly/

Ryanair Launches Summer 2026 Schedule for Kerry Airport

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/ryanair-launches-summer-2026-schedule-for-kerry-airport/

X Picks:

@business Egypt’s new administrative capital got its first international flight connection, a boost for the ambitious megaproject that seeks to ease pressure on congested historic Cairo.

@business SAS is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about making a large purchase of widebody jets as the Scandinavian carrier bets on increasing demand for long-haul travel from its hub in Copenhagen, the airline’s chief executive officer said.

@ByERussell More widebodies would enable SAS to expand CPH into a third powerhouse long-haul hub for the Air France-KLM Group.

@jonostrower Iraq, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE & Jordan make up a staggering 13.2% of scheduled flying capacity globally and the sheer volume flowing through the ME underscores its centrality to human transportation.

Video Picks:

Army Cadet to Airline Captain: Peter’s Career at 30,000 Feet

Canceled Flights to Mideast Top 23,000 Since War Started

Minister Peter Burke’s Address to 2026 IHF Annual Conference President’s Dinner

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