Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
CityJet Adds CRJ900 from Lufthansa
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/nhfbv2ps
Former Aer Lingus A321 Returns to Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4v6drcj2
Irish-Registered A321neo Joins Air Astana Fleet
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yf96bjs2
Aircraft Update:
PS-GRM Boeing 737-8 c/n 44009 GOL Ferried to Mojave 29/03/26 return to lessor.
PS-GRN Boeing 737-8 c/n 44009 GOL Ferried to Mojave 29/03/26 return to lessor.
Global Aviation News:
Haven FBO opens at Rick Husband Amarillo International/KAMA
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/haven-fbo-opens-at-rick-husband-amarillo-internationalkama
The Heathrow AOC, Arora Group, IAG And Virgin Atlantic call for urgent and fundamental reform of Heathrow’s regulatory model
Read more: https://www.iairgroup.com/media/cfpntv40/12225-press-release-heathrow-reimagined.pdf
UK CAA Limits Heathrow Fees, Cuts Investment Plan
United Airlines partners with Chef’s Table to bring 10 exclusive culinary experiences to Polaris Business Class
US Consolidation Is A Model Of Success
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/capa-us-consolidation-model-success
X-1 Expands Platform with HangarIT and FBO Partners Acquisitions
Zipair targets fleet expansion as it builds tech-driven low-cost model
21 Air eyes larger Boeing 777s to access long-haul cargo market
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/21-air-eyes-larger-boeing-777s-to-access-long-haul-cargo-market
Irish Aviation News:
Ryanair Welcomes Inaugural Future Flyer Academy Cohort at Skyborne Airline Academy
Shannon Airliner Update
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/04/shannon-airliner-update-57/
Take a listen: Episode 7 of the Business Post podcast with ex-DAA chief Kenny Jacobs
TrueNoord Leasing Outlook: Taking the Pulse of the Regional Aircraft Market
Read more: https://www.truenoord.com/leasing-outlook-taking-the-pulse-of-the-regional-aircraft-market/
Turkish Airlines: Two Decades of Connecting Ireland to the World
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/turkish-airlines-two-decades-of-connecting-ireland-to-the-world/
Two thirds of holidaymakers will stay within Europe for next trip – AA Ireland
UL students receive AerCap Women in Aviation Scholarship awards
Read more: https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-students-receive-aercap-women-in-aviation-scholarship-awards
US airlines warned Minister that Dublin Airport cap breached treaty
X Picks:
@ByERussell What’s in a brand? For most, it’s more than the sum of its parts plus the nebulous, intangible loyalty it creates with customers. @HawaiianAir’s CEO spoke with me about the Pualani and why @AlaskaAir is pursuing a “one airline, two brands” strategy.
@LX_Newsroom “In a volatile year, we reached key milestones for our guests. With the new Airbus A350, redesigned cabin interiors, and the SWISS Senses service, we delivered our biggest product innovation yet,” says SWISS CCO Heike Birlenbach at the #lxpressconference.
@LX_Newsroom “SWISS is strongly positioned as a premium carrier. We remain committed to strengthening this position and underline it with targeted investments. In the second half of the year, we will begin cabin retrofits for the A330 fleet,” says SWISS CCO Heike Birlenbach #lxpressconference.
@LX_Newsroom “Our focus for 2026: reversing the trend and setting the course for growth. By enhancing competitiveness, investing in the customer experience, and further strengthening operational excellence,” SWISS CEO Jens Fehlinger at the #lxpressconference.
Video Picks:
Big Move at IndiGo: IATA’s William M. Walsh to Helm Airline as New CEO
Brilliant Moves: Coffee with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
Capital A: Sees stronger growth from non-aviation ventures
