Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
airBaltic recommences Dublin to Riga route
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n78d728
EI-HXH Airbus A321LR Delivered to ITA Airways
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2t38wzr9
Ireland West Airport aims for French Connectivity
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/nhe8w2fc
Aircraft Update:
LY-BVJ Airbus A321-211 c/n 4461 Aero Capital Solutions Ferried to Istanbul 06/06/26 ex 9H-SLC.
N523VL Airbus A320-233 c/n 6014 Volaris Ferried to Orlando Sandford 05/06/26 returned to lessor.
Global Aviation News:
Emirates ready to invest in daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart
National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F
Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/philippine-airlines-to-join-oneworld-alliance
Plus Ultra signs a long-term ACMI agreement to operate the Harare–London route
Privilege Style to enter freighter market with A330-300P2F
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/privilege-style-to-enter-freighter-market-with-a330-300p2f/
United CEO Quells Consolidation Chatter, Stays Bullish On American Merger
3TOP Aviation Services Expands Fleet Portfolio with Acquisition of Two Embraer E190 Aircraft
1st Amazon factory 767-300F begins service with ABX
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/1st-amazon-factory-767-300f-begins-service-with-abx/
7Air to enter widebody segment with 767 freighter
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/7air-to-enter-widebody-segment-with-767-freighter/
Irish Aviation News:
Azorra places additional firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/azorra-places-additional-firm-order-for-15-embraer-e195-e2
Irish community campaigning for Knock-Newcastle air route
Read more: https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/06/05/irish-community-campaigning-for-knock-newcastle-air-route/
‘Irish capacity up by 50pc and upgrades to come’ – INTERVIEW: Karolien De Hertogh of United Airlines
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/interview-karolien-de-hertogh-of-united-airlines/
Legislation to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap expected by July
Read more: https://share.google/qy2szwhpFvHtYUYl4
“Lower Fares Than Competitors”: Ryanair Is Now Debt-Free With 620 Owned 737s
Read more: https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-debt-free-620-owned-boeing-737s/
SAM NI Completes £10M Facility Expansion to Meet Rising Global Aerospace Demand
SMBC Aviation Capital Launches Sustainability Strategy 2030 & Beyond
Speculation about Ryanair route to Dublin from Norwich Airport
Read more: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26175112.speculation-ryanair-route-dublin-norwich-airport/
Shannon Airliner Update
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/shannon-airliner-update-58/
Shamrock shake-up
Read more: https://www.key.aero/article/shamrock-shake
Walsh takes aim at engine OEMs in last IATA AGM address
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@IATA Air cargo was central to enabling frontloading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other modes of transport.
@JimByersTravel WestJet says the ongoing jet fuel crisis has forced it to cut 1% of routes this month, plus 3% in May and 5.5% in June. No details available yet but it’s a huge story in Canadian travel.
@staunovo Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war.
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