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:
PK-MKU Airbus A330-343 c/n 1099 Mukhtara Air Delivered to Jakarta 08/06/26 ex 2-BLNR.
PK-TLO Airbus A320-214 c/n 6147 TransNusa Air Delivered to Jakarta 01/06/26 ex B-1862.
Global Aviation News:
IAG, Virgin Atlantic bosses back alternative Heathrow expansion plan
Iberia launches direct Madrid–Monterrey service, expanding Mexico network
IATA Warns of Severe Cost Inflation in Europe
Read more: https://airinsight.com/iata-warns-of-severe-cost-inflation-in-europe/
IndiGo Plans Damp-Lease Reduction, Evaluates Future Of Older A320s
‘It’s not going to happen’ – South Africa tourism minister despairs of African Open Skies programme
JAL and ANA Release Second Joint Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Jazeera Airways Appoints Andrew Littledale as New CFO to Drive Financial Strategy and Support Growth
Jeju Air Scales Back Boeing Order to Strengthen Finances
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jeju-air-scales-back-boeing-order-to-strengthen-finances
Jet2.com adds 37 routes in major summer expansion
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/jet2-com-adds-37-routes-in-major-summer-expansion/
Irish Aviation News:
EU261 Reaction: “Opportunity lost’ – Willie Walsh Director General of IATA
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/eu261-reaction-willie-walsh-director-general-of-iata
How Irish tech stands to gain from Aer Lingus’ new direct flight to Pittsburgh [Paywall]
Ireland West Airport welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the West of Ireland
Knock Ireland West airport celebrates 40 years with evening of memories
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/knock-airport-celebrates-40-years-with-evening-of-memories/
K2 Aviation closes two Boeing 737-800 BCF’s with Aircastle
Northern Ireland’s Airports – Statistics For Q1
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/northern-irelands-airports-statistics-for-q1/
Ryanair NW26 Network Additions
Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260526-frnw26
SETU hosted international conference on opportunities for drone and UAV industries in modern Europe
Simtech Aviation Attends 2026 France Air Expo in Lyon
Spanish travel journalists visit Cork
Urgent need to remove Dublin Airport passenger cap – Willie Walsh
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/urgent-need-to-remove-dublin-airport-passenger-cap-willie-walsh
Visit Malta Hosts Key Trade Partners in Dublin as Irish Demand Continues to Soar
X Picks:
@BlakeJohnson Qantas chooses London for its first Project Sunrise non-stop destination from Sydney. Flights on sale February, and start flying October 2027.
@ByERussell Joining a joint venture is the “next stage of partnerships” for @AlaskaAir. #IATAAGM
@CNBCTV18Live #RollsRoyce bets big on ‘Make in India’ with multi-billion dollar investment plan, $1 billion sourcing target.
@emirates Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Awards. Based on verified passenger feedback, the airline was recognised for excellence across comfort, service, dining, entertainment, and connectivity.
Video Picks:
‘It needs a major facelift’: Transportation Secretary Duffy talks about Dulles upgrades
LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo on travel demand amid Middle East tensions
Late bookings and different destinations: travel impact of Iran war
