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:
2-ARKD ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1544 Falko Regional Aircraft Ferried to Toulouse-Francazal 31/05/26 ex VT-IYT.
2-EIAZ Boeing 737-4Q8(F) c/n 25111 World Star Aviation Ferried Shannon-Keflavik 25/05/26.
Global Aviation News:
Emirates recycles and reuses 88,000 kilograms of plastic from inflight dining
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-recycles-and-reuses-88000-kilograms-of-plastic-from-inflight-dining
Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi
Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-and-dct-abu-dhabi-launch-complimentary-medical-travel-insurance-for-international-visitors-flying-to-abu-dhabi
IATA-ICAO Deepen Cooperation on Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/06-02-iata-icao-deepen-cooperation-boosting-sustainable-aviation-fuels/
Iberia Celebrates 80 Years Connecting Madrid and London
Read more: https://grupo.iberia.com/news/06052026/iberia-celebrates-80-years-connecting-madrid-and-london-one-of-its-key-european-routes
Jet2 applauds Greek authorities for putting customers first as EES checks are suspended
Read more: https://www.jet2.com/news/2026/04/Jet2_applauds_Greek_authorities_for_putting_customers_first_as_EES_checks_are_suspended
JetZero Breaks Ground on First Aircraft Factory in Greensboro, North Carolina
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jetzero-breaks-ground-on-first-aircraft-factory-in-greensboro-north-carolina
KLM names first Airbus A350 “The Night Watch” as fleet renewal enters new phase
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/klm-names-first-airbus-a350-the-night-watch-as-fleet-renewal-enters-new-phase/
K-Mile introduces 767F service to Abu Dhabi
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/k-mile-introduces-767f-service-to-abu-dhabi/
Lars Wingefors AB consolidates aviation operations in the new group W. Aviation AB
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lars-wingefors-ab-consolidates-aviation-operations-in-the-new-group-w-aviation-ab
Irish Aviation News:
Azorra Delivers First ATR 72-600 To Loganair
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/azorra-delivers-first-atr-72-600-to-loganair
‘Bureaucratic Bunkum’: IATA & Ryanair Pan EU’s Long-Awaited Passenger Rights Reforms
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/bureaucratic-bunkum-iata-ryanair-pan-eus-long-awaited-passenger-rights-reforms/
Dublin Airport completes F&B transformation with diverse and tailor-made offer
Read more: https://moodiedavittreport.com/on-location-dublin-airport-completes-fb-transformation-with-diverse-and-tailor-made-offer/
Irish Aircraft Leasing Sector Stays Strong Despite Fuel Challenges
Read more: https://www.businesseye.co.uk/business-ie/irish-aircraft-leasing-sector-stays-strong-despite-fuel-challenges/
Irish Air Corps Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday – 14 May 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-05-14/212/
Irish Aviation Industry Awards 2026 now accepting entries
Read more: https://www.aviationawards.ie/news/aviation-industry-awards-2026-now-accepting-entries
Key takeaways from APEX Future Travel Experience event in Dublin
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/key-takeaways-from-the-apex-future-travel-experience-emea-and-ancillary-retailing-event-in-dublin/
Queen’s honours 85 years of University Air Squadron
Read more: https://www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2026/Queenshonours85yearsofUniversityAirSquadron.html
Rail Network Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 9 June 2026 – Dublin Airport
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-06-09/424/
Ryanair launching new Zagreb service
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2026/05/ryanair-launching-new-zagreb-service.html
X Picks:
@business Qantas Airways will operate the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London, marking a milestone for long-haul travel using a specially configured jet from Airbus.
@DXBMediaOffice Emirates is named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its position as one of the world’s leading travel brands. The accolade is announced at a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, where the airline is recognised for consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience.
@DXBMediaOffice UAE ranks first regionally and 14th globally in the 2026 Nation Brand Index issued by Brand Finance. The UAE’s national brand value recorded 5% growth, while the report highlighted the vital role played by Emirates, which ranks as the leading airline brand outside the United States, in strengthening the country’s global presence.
@eoghancorry The USA hosted 34,898 visitors from Ireland in May, down 12.1pc on May 2025, down 21.3pc on pre-pandemic. Rolling annual was 477,991, down 1.1pc on the 12 months to May 2025. It follows drops of -5.8 in Jan -9.8 in Feb an increase of +16.4 in March and a decline of -20.5 in April.
Video Picks:
Minister Canney Speaks About the Upgraded Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service in Waterford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEl__k-uYFw
Pittsburgh airport celebrates Aer Lingus’ first nonstop flight to Dublin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpIW1jUhp3Y
PIF News | New routes and new aircraft for Riyadh Air
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uaMH-SqpU
