Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Grows U.S. Network with A321XLR launch to RDU
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr2txz7k
ITA Airways Welcomes Irish-Registered A330neo
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4s3d2jab
PSA Airlines Adds 10th Ex-CityJet CRJ900
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3mtjpj78
Aircraft Update:
SP-ESP Boeing 737-8K5 c/n 38107 Enter Air Registered at Warsaw 17/04/26 ex OE-ILB.
TC-NDI Airbus A320-271N c/n 7047 AJet Delivered to Istanbul 17/04/26 ex VP-CEL.
Global Aviation News:
GetJet Secures $31M Financing from volofin to Expand Fleet and Asset Management Operations
Global Crossing Airlines Reports Fleet Expansion Milestones
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/global-crossing-airlines-reports-fleet-expansion-milestones
Heathrow Airport says traffic outlook remains uncertain amid Middle East conflict
Hokkaido Airports Eyes Southeast Asia Growth, A321XLR Opportunities
IAG and CFM signed an agreement for a new LEAP Premier MRO license to strengthen LEAP support ecosystem
Read more: https://www.cfmaeroengines.com/press-articles/iag-and-cfm-reach-an-agreement-for-a-new-leap-premier
IATA Optimizing Decisions Amid Aviation Supply Chain Turmoil
Iberia: 18% increase in seats to Brazil for the next winter season
Read more: https://aeronewsglobal.com/iberia-18-increase-in-seats-to-brazil-for-the-next-winter-season/
Jetstream Delivers Second Saab 340B to CM Airlines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jetstream-delivers-second-saab-340b-to-cm-airlines
Lufthansa Group Accelerates Strategy Implementation
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lufthansa-group-accelerates-strategy-implementation
Irish Aviation News:
IATA DG Willie Walsh Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-04-17-01/
Minister O’Brien announces modification to Government funded Dublin–Donegal air service to include lunchtime services
New Cork Airport and Uber Partnership
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/04/new-cork-airport-and-uber-partnership/
Northwest Air Ambulance set to be based at Sligo Airport
Read more: https://www.oceanfm.ie/news/northwest-air-ambulance-set-to-be-based-at-sligo-airport-1192108
Planning your holidays in uncertain times with Paul Hackett CEO Click and Go Holidays
Podcast: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602446/
Ryanair to close airport check-in and bag-drop 20 minutes earlier
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41831696.html
SFS Ireland Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Demonstrating Its Continued Commitment to Excellence
Shannon-Frankfurt service set for take-off while talks continue to restore Cork-Frankfurt link
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41831168.html
X Picks:
@airwaysmagazine Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil introduced a first‑of‑its‑kind A320 component repair collaboration designed to support both Delta’s fleet and the growing needs of third-party airline customers.
@bfmbusiness “We need European champions”: Air France’s boss is delighted that the EU is considering easing rules on mergers and acquisitions.
@business The head of the US FAA said the regulator currently hasn’t identified issues that would delay certification of Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 and 10 variants beyond 2026
@businessposthq Waterford Airport is aiming to be the new Ireland West Airport in Knock, according to the chief executive of the south-eastern transport facility.
Video Picks:
Fuel shortages and Irish airports – Eoghan Corry on VMTV
Indian Aviation’s Biggest CEO Shake-Up
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