Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Expands Airbus A321LR/A321XLR Operations
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycyytswa
Airline Flight Academy Celebrates Major Milestone
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bddr6fnv
FLY4 Airlines launches operations from Belfast International
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4hc5z43k
Aircraft Update:
RP-C8936 Airbus A320-214 c/n 6022 PAL Express Delivered to Manila 10/06/26 ex HS-VKO.
VN-A909 Airbus A320-251N c/n 10134 Sun PhuQuoc Airways Delivered to HAN 07/02/26 ex TF-PPB.
Global Aviation News:
Emirates crowned ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at 2026 APEX Awards
Gulf Air Finalizes Future Strategy Around Premium Product, Connectivity
HAECO to form joint venture with Sun Group
How Airbus and Boeing’s next-gen narrowbodies are stretching seasonal flying
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/airbus-boeing-narrowbody-next-gen-seasonal-flying/
NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) 2026
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/nata-ground-handling-safety-symposium-ghss-2026
Norse Atlantic ASA accelerates the Project Falcon program to bring 50M USD in cost reductions
Norwegian to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group
Read more: https://share.google/Db0rjbwdyEUyRSDME
No, Europe Won’t Run Out of Jet Fuel
Read more: https://www.theairlineobserver.com/p/no-europe-wont-run-out-of-jet-fuel
Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer
Read more: https://www.qatarairways.com/press-releases/en-WW/267138-new-campaign-june-16-2026/
Safran, MTU and Avio Aero welcome EU support for SHARP project
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/06/12/safran-mtu-and-avio-aero-welcome-eu-support-for-sharp-project/
Successful ILA opening in Berlin: Emirates welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to its A380
Turkish Airlines’ New Chair Charts More Profitable Path to 800 Aircraft
Read more: https://skift.com/2026/06/16/turkish-airlines-new-chair-charts-more-profitable-path-to-800-aircraft/
United Unveils New Menu Items from World’s Leading Chefs
Read more: https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroom/announcements/cision-125467
Virgin Australia advances next phase of fleet renewal with first Boeing 737-10 expected in late 2027
Irish Aviation News:
City of Derry Airport Welcomes Lourdes 2026 Programme
Read more: https://www.cityofderryairport.com/2026/05/26/city-of-derry-airport-welcomes-lourdes-2026-programme/
Cork Airport welcomed 323,083 passengers in May as summer gets off to a flying start
Crestone completes Arena acquisition
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/06/11/crestone-completes-arena-acquisition/
Darragh O’Brien: ‘Dublin Airport is a very important strategic asset for the state’
EU 261 Reaction: ‘Bureaucratic bunkum’ – Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/eu-261-reaction-michael-oleary-ceop-fo-ryanair
EY launches aviation managed services with K2 Aviation
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/06/17/ey-launches-aviation-managed-services-with-k2-aviation/
IAA New Remote Pilot Certificate revalidation/renewal function in MySRS
Irish aircraft leasing industry remains extremely resilient despite fuel turbulence
Read more: https://www.deloitte.com/ie/en/about/press-room/aircraft-leasing-ireland-survey.html
Ireland’s EU Presidency: aviation competitiveness and climate policy in focus
Ireland trips to USA down 12.6pc in May to 34,898
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/reland-visits-to-usa-monthly
Ireland’s Waterford Airport set to reopen within 12 months; Ryanair services sought again
KKR Commits $1.4 Billion to Aircraft Leasing with Altavair
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/kkr-commits-1-4-billion-to-aircraft-leasing-with-altavair
X Picks:
@AINonline Vista is bringing its new flagship, the Bombardier Global 8000, to Shanghai and Hong Kong, among the fastest-growing markets for the international private aviation services company.
@ArabianBusiness Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport is due to open in 2032, but the project is much bigger than a new terminal. The airport will eventually handle up to 260 million passengers a year, while all operations at DXB are expected to move south.
@AviationWeek The long-drawn-out certification of the final #737 MAX derivatives, the #737-7 and -10, has entered its final stages, with more than 80% of the flight test campaign completed, @Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says.
@hjelnaes Norwegian Group surprised the market today by announcing the acquisition og NLTG (Nordic Leisure Travel Group). Deal price SEK7,94bn, split by SEK3,5bn in cash and 300m Norwegian shares. Smart move!.
Video Picks:
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Eoghan Corry on EU261 & passenger rights update Morning Ireland
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