Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
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IrishAero News:
China Airlines Ferries A330-300 to Ireland West Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycmutjhh
Former Xfly CRJ900 Joins CityJet Fleet
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3bzw6j26
Stellaer 212 Expands PC-24 Fleet with EI-RGO Delivery
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2jafffa8
Aircraft Update:
B-18305 Airbus A330-302 c/n 671 China Airlines Ferried Tapei-Bangkok-Vienna-Ireland West Airport 22-24/05/26 in basic colours.
EI-GBL CRJ900 c/n 15250 Cityjet Delivered Ljubljana-Copenhagen 18/05/26 in SAS Airlines colours.
Global Aviation News:
Air Canada has 114 US routes & serves 51 airports; 6 routes are new
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/air-canada-has-114-us-routes-6-routes-are-new/
Air China Cargo increases A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-china-cargo-increases-a350f-freighter-order-to-10-aircraft
Aircastle Announces New $375 Million Unsecured Term Loan
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aircastle-announces-new-375-million-unsecured-term-loan
Air Atlanta prepares to add second Boeing 777 freighter
Airlines Bet Big On Sports Sponsorships To Connect To Modern Consumers
ADE Secures $100 Million Financing From QNB Group To Accelerate Expansion
Brand USA Launched New Initiatives to Build Traveler Confidence and Inspire International Visitation
Canadian airports eye cargo growth following Canada-China deal
Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cathay-cargo-further-expands-its-airbus-a350f-freighter-orders-to-eight
Irish Aviation News:
ABL Aviation Opens Manila Technical Office to Support Growing Asia-Pacific Aircraft Demand
Abelo Announces Follow-On ATR Aircraft Placement with Colombian Regional Operator SATENA
Aer Lingus Illuminates Three Sisters Bridges Celebrating its First Ever Direct Flight from Pittsburgh to Ireland
Asturias Lands on Ireland’s Travel Map as Trade Samples Newest Aer Lingus Spanish Stop
Aviation Industry Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday – 14 May 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-05-14/220/
CarTrawler to join Expedia Group as it enters next phase of growth
Cathal Duffy, a central figure in Mayo airport success story
Read more: https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/05/27/cathal-duffy-a-central-figure-in-mayo-airport-success-story/
Dublin Airport set for another strong year
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/dublin-airport-set-for-another-strong-year/
Ryanair full year results shows average fare €50 & ancillary revenue €24 per passenger as profit rises 40pc
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-reprots-profit-rise-of-40pc/
SMBC Aviation Capital reports continued strong performance in the financial year ended 31 March 2026
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@ByERussell American Airlines is the latest to jump on the Starlink train. More than 500 narrowbodies will receive the very fast inflight connectivity beginning in Q1 2027.
@business Deutsche Lufthansa sought to reassure customers that fuel supply is stable and urged passengers to “absolutely” book summer vacations.
@krisvancleave “The build is happening,” says @SecDuffy . DOT says so far it’s replaced 50% of all copper wires w/fiber, upgrading ~270 radio sites, installing surface awareness systems at 54 airports & transitioning 17 towers to electronic flight strips, replacing paper.
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