Daily Aviation Brief – 19/06/2026

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:

I-ENJC Embraer 195 c/n 190.00532 Air Dolomiti Delivered Vienna-Verona 22/05/26 ex OE-LML.

VN-A138 Airbus A321-231 c/n 7596 Vietravel Airlines Delivered to Hanoi 17/04/26 ex B-LEC.

Global Aviation News:

Iberia Strengthens Its Engine Maintenance Strategy with New CFM LEAP License for IAG

Read more: https://grupo.iberia.com/news/20042026/iberia-strengthens-its-engine-maintenance-strategy-with-new-cfm-leap-license-for-iag

Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport Unveil the World’s Largest VIP Terminal

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/jetex-and-iga-istanbul-airport-unveil-the-worlds-largest-vip-terminal

Lufthansa Group revamps climate projects portfolio

Read more: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/Lufthansa-Group-revamps-climate-projects-portfolio

Menzies Aviation hits 25% electric ground support equipment target

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/menzies-aviation-hits-25-electric-ground-support-equipment-target

MJets reevaluates freighter fleet diversification

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/mjets-reevaluates-freighter-fleet-diversification/

Modern Aviation Breaks Ground at Meacham International, Fort Worth, TX

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/modern-aviation-breaks-ground-at-meacham-international-fort-worth-tx

NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) 2026

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/nata-ground-handling-safety-symposium-ghss-2026

National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/national-airlines-continues-strategic-fleet-expansion-with-delivery-of-second-boeing-777f

New exchange offering from APOC Aviation is underpinned by significant investment in stock

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/new-exchange-offering-from-apoc-aviation-is-underpinned-by-significant-investment-in-stock

Norse Atlantic Airways appoints Frans Leenaars as Chief Commercial Officer

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/norse-atlantic-airways-appoints-frans-leenaars-as-chief-commercial-officer

Irish Aviation News:

Dublin Airport passenger numbers up almost 3% in May

Read more: https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2026/06/10/dublin-airport-passenger-numbers-up-almost-3-percent-in-may

Irish Air Corps Learjet 45 (258) Withdrawn from Service

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/irish-air-corps-learjet-45-258-withdrawn-from-service/

Irish leasing industry backs credits system to boost SAF adoption

Read more: https://www.aviationfinance.aero/current_issue/articles/22081/Irish-leasing-industry-backs-credits-system-to-boost-SAF-adoption

Key Travel Trade And Press Celebrate Aer Lingus’ New Route To Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/key-travel-trade-and-press-celebrated-aer-lingus-new-route-to-pittsburgh-pennsylvania-in-dion-last-night/

May Assembly Meeting at Ireland West Airport Knock

Read more: https://www.nwra.ie/may-assembly-meeting-at-ireland-west-airport-knock/

New Kerry Airport CEO Aims To Develop New Routes At Conference In Italy

Read more: https://traleetoday.ie/new-kerry-airport-ceo-aims-to-develop-new-routes-at-conference-in-italy/

NI Travel Trade Representation Amongst Major Westminster Event

Read more: https://nitravelnews.com/trade-news/ni-travel-trade-representation-amongst-major-westminster-event/

Northern Ireland Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 26 May 2026 – Dublin-Derry PSO air service

Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-05-26/27/

Return of commercial flights to Waterford Airport will be ‘gamechanger’ for South East

Read more: https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/return-of-commercial-flights-to-waterford-airport-will-be-gamechanger-for-south-east-8557282

RFT for the provision of services to undertake Ireland Commercial Feasibility Assessment for production of eSAF

Read more: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8151288

RTÉ Radio 1 – Remembering the Man Who Made Knock Airport Happen

Podcast: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/05/rte-radio-1-remembering-the-man-who-made-knock-airport-happen/

Rush Air Display 2026 Line-Up Confirmed

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/rush-air-display-2026-line-up-confirmed/

Ryanair Criticises Dublin Airport Expansion Plan

Podcast: https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/ryanair-criticises-dublin-airport-expansion-plan/

X Picks:

@DerekNseko Uganda Airlines will become a @Boeing Airline. New fleet strategy is essential for the long haul. Boeing the most pragmatic choice & platform in the region.

@TheNationalNews Emirates President Tim Clark says the airline will introduce measures to reassure passengers and remains prepared to expand services as conditions improve

@willguisbond .@AirlinesDotOrg CEO Chris Sununu at an event says jet fuel prices have caused fares for his carriers to rise about 21% in the last three months

@SimonCalder easyJet boss says there is no shortage of jet fuel. CEO Kenton Jarvis vows to fly full summer schedule. Echoes statements from his counterparts at Jet2, Ryanair and Wizz Air. Fares for the summer “slightly above where they were last year over peak season”.

Video Picks:

Gulf aviation hub will regain its position once stability returns, says IATA chief

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