Daily Aviation Brief – 15/06/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs

IrishAero News:

Dublin Airport a Key Gateway for FIFA World Cup Travel

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3p4jhrv4

Emirates deploys Airbus A350 between Dubai and Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/64tvtk58 

Royal Jordanian Airbus A320 Positions to Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3pbrx59p  

Aircraft Update:

OE-ILI Airbus A320-232 c/n 1998 Stellar Aircraft Holding Registered at Castellón 30/04/26.

OE-ILW Airbus A320-232 c/n 4246 Cleodell Limited Registered at Prague 01/06/26 ex 9H-MLR.

Global Aviation News:

Arora Group releases updated Heathrow West proposal with phased third runway plan

Read more: https://www.aviationawards.ie/news/arora-group-releases-updated-heathrow-west-proposal-with-phased-third-runway-plan

Aviation Industry Warned Climate Pressures Will Reshape Travel Patterns

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/aviation-industry-warned-climate-pressures-will-reshape-travel

Avelo Looks Ahead To E2s, Plans For Measured Growth

Avion Express Appoints Vytenis Suklys as Chief Executive Officer

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/avion-express-appoints-vytenis-suklys-as-chief-executive-officer

Azul Linhas Aéreas discloses order for four Airbus A330neo

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/azul-linhas-a-reas-discloses-order-for-four-airbus-a330neo

Belgian government to increase aviation tax again, raising concerns among airlines

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/belgian-government-to-increase-aviation-tax-again-raising-concerns-among-airlines/

BETA Technologies brings fully-electric cargo flights to Ostend Airport in Belgium

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/beta-technologies-alia-cs300-benelux-demonstration-tour/

BOC Aviation Announces Change Of Chief Risk Officer

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/boc-aviation-announces-change-of-chief-risk-officer

Boeing Saudi Arabia and GACA launch AAM Airspace and Operational Feasibility Analysis with support from SkyGrid, and KAUST

Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-saudi-arabia-and-gaca-launch-aam-airspace-and-operational-feasibility-analysis-with-support-from-skygrid-and-kaust-302781382.html

Condor launches express service in response to rising time-critical demand

Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/editorial/2026/05/condor-launches-express-service-in-response-to-rising-time-critical-demand/

EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-26/ebaa-calls-bizav-recognition-eu-aviation-policy

EgyptAir Targets U.S. Growth With A350s

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/egyptair-targets-us-growth-a350s

FAA Administrator Signals 777X Certification In 2027

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/faa-administrator-signals-777x-certification-2027

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus launches Dublin Montpelier 2w service

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-launches-dublin-montpelier-2w-service/

daa Announces 3 Charities it will Support in 2026

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/05/daa-announces-3-charities-it-will-support-in-2026/

Dublin Airport Now in Top 13% of Global Airports for Carbon Management

Read more: https://ittn.ie/sustainability/dublin-airport-now-in-top-13-of-global-airports-for-carbon-management/

Dublin to Host Aircraft Leasing Ireland Summit 2026 this November

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/05/dublin-to-host-aircraft-leasing-ireland-summit-2026-this-november/

Egis appoints Shakir Khaja to drive UK and Ireland airport growth

Read more: https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/egis-appoints-shakir-khaja-to-drive-uk-and-ireland-airport-growth.html

Frank Harrington – the quiet man behind the building of Knock Airport

Read more: https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/05/27/frank-harrington-the-quiet-man-behind-the-building-of-knock-airport/

GENESIS welcomes Aeroitalia with a Boeing 737-800 delivery

Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/05/20/genesis-welcomes-aeroitalia-with-a-boeing-737-800-delivery/

Government catches break on timing of EU court decision over passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/government-catches-break-on-timing-of-eu-court-decision-over-passenger-cap-at-dublin-airport/a/153151393.html

Great support for charity Fly-In in Birr

Read more: https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/great-support-for-charity-fly-in-in-birr-8653871

International Airlines Group (IAG) strengthens operational innovation with AISmartPlan deployment at Aer Lingus

Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2026/06/iag-strengthens-operational-innovation-with-aismartplan-deployment-at-aer-lingus/

MetroLink to Partner with daa and Transport Agencies to Deliver Key Airport Works

Read more: https://www.metrolink.ie/en/news/latest-news/metrolink-to-partner-with-daa-and-transport-agencies-to-deliver-key-airport-works/

Ryanair Highlights Soaring Cost Of PBH Deals

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/ryanair-highlights-soaring-cost-pbh-deals

X Picks:

@business Airbus sees an opportunity to build helicopters in Canada for global export if it wins upcoming government contracts, as the country embarks on a historic defense spending spree and pushes to expand manufacturing jobs

@DominicaCBIU Dominica’s new international airport is transforming connectivity. Once completed in 2027, the airport will allow direct flights from Europe and North America, opening the island to the world.

@eoghancorry Ireland sent 272,940 visitors to Spain in April 2026, up 9.1pc on 2025 despite an earlier Easter travel; period, and up 56.3pc on pre-pandemic. Rolling annual was 2,793,884, up 7pc on the twelve months to April 2025.  @SpaininIreland @Turespana_ @EmbEspIrlanda

@eoghancorry Ryanair monthly passenger numbers for May reached 20.7m, a record for the month, 5.6pc ahead of May 2025 and 46.3pc ahead of pre-pandemic. Load factor was 95pc and rolling annual 210.4m, up 4pc on the twelve months to May 2025.

Video Picks:

How Aer Lingus got its name Eoghan Corry & Sean Moncrieff

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