Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Croatia Airlines inaugural A220-300 service to Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8knwk
Luxair’s B737 MAX Makes Dublin Debut
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4cucsdvf
Titan Airways Embraer 190LR Debuts in Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysteey3d
Aircraft Update:
OE-IKI Airbus A321-271N c/n 7939 AerCap Registered at Toulouse-Francazal 10/04/26 ex 9H-PEB.
OE-IKK Airbus A321-271N c/n 8008 AerCap Registered at Toulouse-Francazal 10/04/26 ex 9H-PEA.
OE-IKP Airbus A321-271N c/n 11345 AerCap Registered at Toulouse-Francazal 10/04/26 ex 9H-PEC.
Global Aviation News:
Dutch Air Passenger Tax to be over eight times higher than EU average from 2027
Korean Air Targets Inbound and Transit Traffic to Offset Domestic Slump
Read more: https://airinsight.com/korean-air-targets-inbound-and-transit-traffic-to-offset-domestic-slump/
LEVEL suspends Barcelona-San Francisco flights over engine shortage
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/level-suspends-san-francisco-flights-engine-shortage/
Lufthansa marks 100 years with Hangar One opening in Frankfurt
Luxembourg Airport unveils €1 billion expansion plan through 2050
Mas to launch commercial ops in Seoul
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/mas-to-launch-commercial-ops-in-seoul/
National enters 777F segment with first delivery
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/national-enters-777f-segment-with-first-delivery/
New technology for Boeing’s next new airplane
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2026/04/13/new-technology-for-boeings-next-new-airplane/
Qatar Airways expands network to 150+ destinations for Summer 2026
Irish Aviation News:
CSO Aviation Statistics Quarter 4 and Year 2025
Read more: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-as/aviationstatisticsquarter4andyear2025/
New SunExpress service Dublin to Dalaman commences
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/sunexpress-flights-dublin-to-dalaman-commence-today
Northern Ireland aerospace supply chain soars
Read more: https://www.businessfirstonline.co.uk/other-articles/northern-ireland-aerospace-supply-chain-soars/
Novus Aviation Capital Launches Tamweel Aviation Finance III
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/novus-aviation-capital-launches-tamweel-aviation-finance-iii
Over 100 Exhibitors Mark a Decade of Ireland’s Largest Travel Trade Shows
Read more: https://itaa.ie/2026/04/07/over-100-exhibitors-mark-a-decade-of-irelands-largest-travel-trade-shows/
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport rise 11% to 2.9 million in March
Pilot.ie Introduces the CRP‑5W Flight Computer with Windarm
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/04/pilot-ie-introduces-the-crp-5w-flight-computer-with-windarm/
Ryanair warns of flight cancellations in the summer season
Stratos Freight to become 3rd 757-200F carrier in Uzbekistan
Tao Climate Launches New Real-Time Global Carbon Intelligence Platform
Read more: https://www.ucd.ie/innovation/news-and-events/2026/tao-climate-global-carbon-intelligence-platform/
Thompson Aero Seating Hainan named launch customer for Vantage in China
Read more: https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/hainan-airlines-launch-customer-for-vantage/
X Picks:
@eVTOLInsights The partnership between @Skyportz1 and @AeroVecto marks the first step towards evaluating next‑generation ground infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility in #Oman, using Skyportz’s #Aeroberm vertiport technology.
@kpottermn Delta CEO Ed Bastian tells @CNBC flyers aren’t balking at higher fares … yet: Bookings are still soaring. Our bookings are up double digits every day for the last 30 days – the strongest period we’ve ever seen.”
@MoCA_GoI Hon’ble Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu announces a significant decision to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic carriers by 25% for a period of three months amid global disruptions.
@omanair A quarter of steady growth: more guests, an expanded network, and a new addition to our fleet. Thank you for being part of our journey!
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