Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
CityJet Inducts Former Nordica CRJ900
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3sezn6zp
First-Ever Gulfstream 800 Lands at Cork Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3j4xr77s
Wizzair Airbus A320 positions to Ireland West Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yeymvnr9
Aircraft Update:
VQ-CBE Airbus A320-232 c/n 6077 VivaAerobus Delivered to Monterrey 17/03/26.
2-OBRT Boeing 737-8AL c/n 6177 Safair Delivered to Johannesburg 26/02/26.
Global Aviation News:
Denver had record passengers in 2025; has 234 non-stop destinations in Q2
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/denver-had-record-passengers-in-2025-has-234-non-stop-destinations-in-q2/
Despite a strong revenue environment, United Airlines is taking a proactive approach to combat fuel prices
Read more: https://www.enginecowl.com/united-jp-morgan-update/
Discover Airlines adds Agadir and Fez for Winter 2026/27, boosting Morocco network
Doncaster Sheffield Airport moves closer to reopening
easyJet unveils lighter, more spacious seats to cut emissions and boost comfort from 2028
Etihad Airways Launches First Service to Charlotte with A350-1000
ETHZilla Announces First Ever Tradable Tokenized Aviation Assets
European airlines warn of rising costs and declining competitiveness in new Brussels declaration
Icelandair enters into a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding the purchase of a 49% share in Fly Play Europe in Malta
Irish Aviation News:
Dublin Airport Authority Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday – 18 March 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-03-18/363/
Dublin Airport unveils upgraded 51st & Green and new Phoenix lounges
Dynam Aviation Announces A320 Sale
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/dynam-aviation-announces-a320-sale
EU rules against implementation of Dublin airport’s night time cap
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/eu-rules-against-implementation-of-dublin-airports-night-time-cap
FAREWELL then, Aer Lingus closes Manchester base after four years
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/farewell-then-aer-lingus-closes-manchester-base-after-four-years
Former airline boss calls for direct US flights out of Cork Airport
Read more: https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/former-airline-boss-calls-direct-33643916
Hainan Airlines Expands Beijing – Dublin Flights in NS26
Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260330-huns26dub
How Ryanair is balancing low-cost operations with Europe’s SAF mandates
Read more: https://green.simpliflying.com/p/steven-fitzgerald-ryanair
Ryanair growth back to 5pc as March passenger numbers hit record 15.8m, 146pc of pre-pandemic
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-monthly-passenger-numbers
Shannon Airliner Update
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/04/shannon-airliner-update-57/
X Picks:
@AviationWeek The UK CAA has proposed modest increases to the fees @HeathrowAirport can charge airlines during the 2027-31 regulatory period, rejecting the airport’s request.
@CargoFacts The total active jet freighter fleet in China has exceeded 300 units, with 153 widebodies and 151 narrowbodies in service across nineteen operators as of March 20, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.7%.
@pdosullivan I’m flying out of Dublin Airport today. Seeing all the @Ryanair planes here is a good reminder of one of Ireland’s greatest success stories. The airline’s financial year ends on Tuesday. In the past 12 months it has carried more than 208m people – 38x Ireland’s population!.
@TheTranscript_ $UAL CEO: “The reality is, jet fuel prices have more than doubled in the last three weeks. If prices stayed at this level, it would mean an extra $11B in annual expense just for jet fuel. For perspective, in United’s best year ever, we made less than $5B”
Video Picks:
Shannon Airport: A Tiny Irish Airport That Changed The World
The Big Interview: Michael O’Leary
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