Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
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:
OY-RUM ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1164 Danish Air Transport Delivered to Copehagen 18/05/26 ex 2-SATC.
5N-CGD Boeing 737-8BK c/n 33027 Air Peace Delivered to Lagos 24/05/26 ex VP-COW.
Global Aviation News:
From gate to getaway: How Delta celebrated its newest European routes
Read more: https://news.delta.com/gate-getaway-how-delta-celebrated-its-newest-european-routes
Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
Riyadh Cargo Appoints GSSA Partners Across Egypt, India, and UAE, and to Accelerate Its Global Expansion
Saudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the Airbus A321XLR
Swiss to introduce new Zurich-Bengaluru route
Read more: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/Swiss-to-introduce-new-Zurich-Bengaluru-route
Turkish Airlines Launches Venture Fund to Back Aviation Startups
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/turkish-airlines-launches-venture-fund-to-back-aviation-startups
United CEO Says He’s In Talks To Buy Assets From Another Airline
Read more: https://viewfromthewing.com/united-ceo-says-hes-in-talks-to-buy-assets-from-another-airline/
Uncle Tony’ Warns Thailand: Pause 53% Airport Fee Hike or Risk Losing Budget Travellers to Regional Rivals
Read more: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/corporate/40066491
UPS applies to fly Hong Kong-Philippines freighter route
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/ups-applies-to-fly-hong-kong-philippines-freighter-route/
U.S. Travel Forecast Forecast May 07, 2026
Read more: https://www.ustravel.org/research/travel-forecasts
Irish Aviation News:
Aergo Capital Announces the Acquisition of One A321 from BBAM
Read more: https://www.aergocapital.com/aergo-capital-announces-the-acquisition-of-one-a321-from-bbam/
Ryanair Now Debt Free As Last €1.2 Billion Bond Is Repaid
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/ryanair-now-debt-free-as-last-1-2-billion-bond-is-repaid-today
The story of Aer Lingus: Nócha bliain ag fás, ninety years a-growing – Lingus@90
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/nocha-blain-ag-fas-lingus90/
Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland Push Business Travel Offering at IMEX Frankfurt
Vintage plane re-creates first Aer Lingus flight 90 years on
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0527/1575445-aer-lingus-90th-birthday/
Visit Belfast Targets 1 Million Visits
Waterford Airport Development Takes Off with Landmark Sod Turning
Waterford Airport chief targets Ryanair return and says airport will ‘complement’ Cork
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41850708.html
Welcome, Shamrock: Aer Lingus Touches Down in Pittsburgh
Read more: https://blueskypit.com/welcome-shamrock-aer-lingus-touches-down-in-pittsburgh/
X Picks:
@Amazonleo Introducing the Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna. Delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps downlink and 400 Mbps uplink from a single antenna – it’s simple enough to install in a single day, and powerful enough to support an entire cabin full of streaming, browsing, working and more from gate to gate.
@AviationWeek Airlines are increasingly relying on new-generation aircraft to sustain marginal routes as costs and operational constraints intensify, delegates have been told at #RoutesAsia 2026.
@AviationNews Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways has hired JPMorgan to evaluate a potential sale of the company.
@AviationWeek The Norwegian startup developing the #Noemi electric flying boat is targeting first flight of a prototype by the end of 2027.
Video Picks:
Aer Lingus 90th Anniversary – Iolar (EI-ABI) Returns to Irish Skies
Atlantic Tales – Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum – Episode 250
The importance of the European market – interview with Siobhán McManamy of Tourism Ireland
