Daily Aviation Brief – 23/07/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs

IrishAero News:

Dublin Aerospace welcomes former Spirit Airlines A320neo

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4x5m7dwt

Dublin Named Launch Base for Ryanair’s 737 MAX-10

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bddp8w6s

Swiss reinstates Geneva-Dublin route

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bp676v9w

Aircraft Update:

TF-ISR Boeing 757-256 c/n 26248 Icelandair Ferried to Mojave 11/07/26 returned to lessor ex EI-DUK.

7T-VLQ Boeing 737-8 c/n 44017 Air Algérie Delivered Budapest-Algiers 09/07/26 ex D-AVOL.

Global Aviation News:

Record IPO Activity Signals Strong Bizjet Outlook

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-06-26/record-ipo-activity-signals-strong-bizjet-outlook

Results through efficiency: Wizz Air achieves industry-leading performance

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/results-through-efficiency-wizz-air-achieves-industry-leading-performance/

Saudia Cargo Boosts Operational Capabilities and Expands Global Footprint with Addition of Four Boeing 777-200 Aircraft to its Fleet

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/saudia-cargo-boosts-operational-capabilities-and-expands-global-footprint-with-addition-of-four-boeing-777-200-aircraft-to-its-fleet

SETNA iO Acquires First A320neo for U.S. Teardown Program

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/setna-io-acquires-first-a320neo-for-u-s-teardown-program

South American Nations Move Toward Single Aviation Market

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/south-american-nations-move-toward-single-aviation-market

Structural cost problems and a shortage of supply are leading to persistently high airfares in Germany

Read more: https://aviation.direct/en/Structural-cost-problems-and-supply-shortages-are-leading-to-persistently-high-airfares-in-Germany

TDA Acquires Airbus A320-200 for Teardown

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/tda-acquires-airbus-a320-200-for-teardown

Tecnam Supports Italy’s Regional Air Mobility Initiative, Plans New Airline

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/tecnam-supports-italys-regional-air-mobility-initiative-plans-new-airline

The Icelandic startup connecting the dots for air travellers, Asia next on radar

Read more: https://www.webintravel.com/the-icelandic-startup-connecting-the-dots-for-air-travellers-asia-next-on-radar/

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Named Executives’ Club 2026 International Executive of the Year

Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-ceo-scott-kirby-named-executives-club-2026-international-executive-of-the-year-302813851.html

Irish Aviation News:

NATS signs new strategic partnership with Belfast International Airport

Read more: https://www.nats.aero/news/nats-signs-new-strategic-partnership-with-belfast-international-airport/

Risteard Sheridan appointed chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Read more: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2026/07/01/risteard-sheridan-appointed-chair-of-aircraft-leasing-ireland

Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks

Read more: https://liveandletsfly.com/ryanair-proves-airlines-need-to-be-cheap-or-banks/

Shannon Airliner Update

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/shannon-airliner-update-59/

SMBC Aviation Capital Catalysing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deployment

Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/catalysing-sustainable-aviation-fuel-deployment

SMFL Helicopters Closes Loan Facility with Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Japanese Commercial Banks 

Read more: https://smflh.aero/smfl-helicopters-closes-loan-facility-with-japan-bank-for-international-cooperation-and-japanese-commercial-banks/

Sunweb adds Ryanair to airline partners, expanding departures from Charleroi and Liège

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/tour-operators/sunweb/sunweb-adds-ryanair-to-airline-partners-expanding-departures-from-charleroi-and-liege/

Spain tops AIB June 2026 Irish holiday abroad consumer spending trends – AIB

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/spain-tops-aib-june-2026-consumer-spending-trends/

Stratos Acquires Three Leased Aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/stratos-acquires-three-leased-aircraft

Take FIVE: How Easyjet fell into the hands of Peter Bellew & Mark Breen’s takeover bid

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/take-five-how-easyjet-fell-into-the-hands-of-peter-bellew-mark-breen/

The hidden value in the Aer Lingus fare ladder

Read more: https://revman.substack.com/p/the-hidden-value-in-the-aer-lingus

X Picks:

@business The FAA is taking steps to restore supersonic passenger flight. It will come to private aviation first, @tomwblack says (via @opinion).

@ByERussell Airbus has quietly ceased offering the A319neo to airlines.

@ByERussell Every airline should take note: @AlaskaAir now has an online tracker where travelers can follow how many planes are equipped with Starlink.

@ByERussell WestJet signs lease deal for the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 that’s due by year-end. 

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