Daily Aviation Brief – 18/03/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

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

IrishAero News:

Buzz Scales Up to 87 Aircraft 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3wcrhm32

Ryanair Completes 737 MAX Order

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

SAS Connect Bolsters Fleet

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

Aircraft Update:

SU-PAE Airbus A321-211 c/n 1233 Pyramid Airlines Charter Delivered to Cairo 28/02/26 ex TC-GRC.

UK33033 Airbus A330-343 c/n 1037  Centrum Air Delivered to Tashkent 13/02/26 ex VP-CRP.

Global Aviation News:

Reinvigorating Regional Air Connectivity in the United States

Read more: https://www.atr-aircraft.com/stories/reinvigorating-regional-air-connectivity-in-the-united-states/

Thai Airways targets 28 new aircraft to support ambitious network growth

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/thai-airways-targets-28-new-aircraft-to-support-ambitious-network-growth/

Universal Aviation Selected to Manage Newly Inaugurated GAT at King Fahd Int, Dammam

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/universal-aviation-selected-to-manage-newly-inaugurated-gat-at-king-fahd-int-dammam

Vienna Airport CEO on new terminal, long-haul growth and focus on quality

Read more: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/vienna-airport-ceo-on-new-terminal-long-haul-growth-and-focus-on-quality

Virgin Australia purchases nine Boeing 737-8 aircraft

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/virgin-australia-purchases-nine-boeing-737-8-aircraft/

Vueling to leverage quantum computing to improve efficiency

Read more: https://www.travelmole.com/news/vueling-to-leverage-quantum-computing-to-improve-efficiency/

Wizz Air: Indigo Partners reduces stake in European budget airline 

Read more: https://aviation.direct/en/Wizz-Air-Indigo-Partners-reduces-stake-in-European-budget-airline

Xperior Aviation offers expanded aircraft detailing service across UK

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/xperior-aviation-offers-expanded-aircraft-detailing-service-across-uk

60% of travelers still prefer human trip planning over AI, new Civitatis survey finds

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/60-of-travelers-still-prefer-human-trip-planning-over-ai-new-civitatis-surv/

Irish Aviation News:

AFG announces A320 placement 

Read more: https://www.afg.aero/press-release/afg-is-pleased-to-announce-the-placement-of-one-airbus-a320-232-msn-587/

American Airlines Lands in Dublin to Update Irish Travel Trade at the Ivy

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/american-airlines-lands-in-dublin-to-update-irish-travel-trade-at-the-ivy/

BGS extends fueling partnership with Ryanair across multiple European airports

Read more: https://aviasg.com/en/media/our-news/bgs/bgs-extends-fueling-partnership-with-ryanair-across-multiple-european-airports

CDB Aviation Leases Five A321neo Aircraft to LATAM

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cdb-aviation-leases-five-a321neo-aircraft-to-latam

Deucalion arranges acquisition of three A330 aircraft on lease to Wamos Airlines

Read more: https://deucalion.com/deucalion-arranges-acquisition-of-three-a330-aircraft-on-lease-to-wamos-airlines/

Dublin airport RECORD February with passenger numbers up 9.7pc to 2.3m

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/dublin-airport-passenger-numbers-last-month/

EC Commission Decision of 10.2.2026 on the process for introducing operating restrictions at Dublin Airport in accordance with Regulation (EU) 598/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Read more: https://www.pleanala.ie/getmedia/ec85bf10-5d06-46c8-b502-28cf3b191ea6/1_EN_ACT_part1_v2.pdf

Hopes For Soaring Number Of Shannon Flights Following Funding Announcement

Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/hopes-for-soaring-number-of-shannon-flights-following-funding-announcement/

Kenny Jacobs among speakers at Aeronet conference on 26 March

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/kenny-jacobs-among-speakers-at-aeronet-conference-on-26-march/

Ministers welcome landmark negotiations on a new air services agreement between Ireland and Brazil

Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/ministers-welcome-landmark-negotiations-on-a-new-air-services-agreement-between-ireland-and-brazil/

Ryanair plans a record summer from Katowice; 26 routes are scheduled

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/ryanair-plans-a-record-summer-from-katowice-26-routes-are-scheduled/

X Picks:

@AirCanada welcomes US customs pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, opening the door to launch Air Canada Express flights from Billy Bishop to New York LaGuardia starting March 29. Flights to Chicago O’Hare, @Washington Dulles, and Boston Logan coming next.

@ATWOnline Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing its fastest expansion in years, according to a new white paper released by the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA).

@ATWOnline Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson said a key component of its just-completed Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring was @AmericanAir and @united Airlines each investing $100 million in the carrier.

@ATWOnline Brazil’s @azulinhasaereas is reshaping its fleet and network strategy following its exit from Chapter 11, prioritizing @Embraer #E195-E2 growth and widebody connectivity while stepping away from @Airbus #A321XLR plans.

Video Picks:

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