Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Air Nostrum Acquires Two Former CityJet CRJ1000s
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3d4az9
Emerald Airlines UK transfers ATR72-600 to Emerald Airlines Ireland
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/8tne75sd
Hainan Boosts Dublin–Beijing to daily service
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5c8bzu5n
Aircraft Update:
D-AVOL Boeing 737-8 c/n 44017 Lufthansa Technik Ferried Shannon-Budapest 17/06/26 in Air Algerie colours.
EC-OTF CRJ1000 c/n 19006 Air Nostrum in service 16/06/26 ex EI-HIA.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus’ Planned Growth Inherently Challenging, CEO Says
AirHelp app hits one million users as travellers switch from airline channels to independent flight
Airlines for America Announces Marco Sylvester as Senior Vice President, International Affairs
Air Serbia adds a new Airbus A320 to its fleet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-serbia-adds-a-new-airbus-a320-to-its-fleet
AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) welcomes peace efforts as it accelerates its growth strategy
Air Vanuatu Appoints Philippe Busson as Chief Executive Officer
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-vanuatu-appoints-philippe-busson-as-chief-executive-officer
Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance
Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asiana-airlines-to-exit-star-alliance/
BeauTech Expands Revolving Credit Facility to $1.4 Billion
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/beautech-expands-revolving-credit-facility-to-1-4-billion
Boeing New 737 production line starts operations in July, CEO says
Read more: https://www.boeing.com/features/2026/06/new-737-production-line-starts-operations-in-july-ceo-says
Make more of your summer with Emirates
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/make-more-of-your-summer-with-emirates/
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines Launch Strategic Joint Business Partnership
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Delivers First New GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Aircraft to Thai Airways
Aer Lingus Adds Iberia Sao Paulo Codeshare in NW26
Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260624-eiibcodeshare
Aergo Capital Announces the Sale of Two A321 aircraft to FTAI Aviation
Read more: https://www.aergocapital.com/aergo-capital-announces-the-sale-of-two-a321-aircraft-to-ftai-aviation/
APOC establishes new Dublin Office
Read more: https://www.apocaviation.com/apoc-invests-to-grow-with-new-leadership-team/
ARI CEO Ray Hernan talks people and principles as National Day of Joy nears
Avolon chief Andy Cronin says airlines are ‘battle-hardened’ by pandemic despite Middle East tensions
Azorra Completes JetBlue Embraer E190 Portfolio Acquisition
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/azorra-completes-jetblue-embraer-e190-portfolio-acquisition
BELFAST airports combined passenger numbers rose by 5.6pc in March
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/belfastcombined-airport-passenger-numbers/
daa Statement re Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation
Read more: https://travelbiz.ie/daa-statement-re-dublin-airport-passenger-cap-legislation/
EU261 Reform Misses the Mark on Delays and Competitiveness – IATA DG Willie Walsh
SMBC Aviation Capital and Trinity College Dublin Catalysing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deployment
Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/catalysing-sustainable-aviation-fuel-deployment
X Picks:
@AkasaAirWe are delighted to welcome our 39th aircraft, in Bengaluru today after its journey from Seattle via Reykjavik and Cairo. With 8 inductions already in CY 2026 and a firm order of 226 aircraft (187 more on the way), we’re scaling with purpose — strengthening operations, expanding our network, and contributing to India’s dynamic aviation growth story.
@airwaysmagazine Akasa Air has taken delivery of its 39th Boeing 737-8-200 in Bengaluru following a delivery flight from Seattle via Reykjavik and Cairo. The airline has added eight aircraft during calendar year 2026 and maintains a firm orderbook of 226 aircraft.
@AviationWeek .@AveloAir expects falling @Boeing 737-800 prices as fuel costs and production rates shift, creating short-term opportunities before its @Embraer E2 deliveries begin.
@AviationWeek @Dassault_OnAir has commenced flight testing for its largest business jet yet with the #Falcon 10X taking to the air on June 19.
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