Daily Aviation Brief – 14/08/2026

IrishAero News:

CityJet Inducts Ex-Estonian CRJ900

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

EirTrade Secures Three New Global Authorisations at Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/nhb24rsm

Emirates Extends Airbus A350-900 Service Between Dubai and Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdddzb88

Aircraft Update:

OE-IWZ Airbus A320-214 c/n 4747 ST Engineering Aerospace Registered at Nimes 24/07/26 ex F-HBNG.

TC-NDM Airbus A320-271N c/n 7205 AJet Delivered to Istanbul 24/07/26 ex VP-CEQ.

Global Aviation News:

High yields, Covid-like volumes drive 23% gain in United’s cargo revenue

Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/high-yields-covid-like-volumes-drive-23-gain-in-uniteds-cargo-revenue

Norse Atlantic Ends IndiGo ACMI Agreement and Launches Strategic Review

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/norse-atlantic-ends-indigo-acmi-agreement-and-launches-strategic-review

Qantas and Japan Airlines Sign Binding Agreement on Jetstar Japan Ownership Restructure

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/qantas-and-japan-airlines-sign-binding-agreement-on-jetstar-japan-ownership-restructure

Philippine Airlines Signs MoU for Nine Additional Airbus A350-1000s

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/philippine-airlines-signs-mou-for-nine-additional-airbus-a350-1000s

PrivatPort expands global FBO network and establishes OCC in Dubai

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/privatport-expands-global-fbo-network-and-establishes-occ-in-dubai

SkyWorks Advises on Widebody Orders, Aircraft Transactions and Fleet Planning

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/skyworks-advises-on-widebody-orders-aircraft-transactions-and-fleet-planning

SolitAir flies to third Chinese destination from UAE

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/solitair-flies-to-third-chinese-destination-from-uae/

Somon Air Takes Delivery of Tajikistan’s First Boeing 737 MAX

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/somon-air-takes-delivery-of-tajikistans-first-boeing-737-max

Tajikistan Considers Privatization of Tajik Air as Part of State Asset Reform

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/tajikistan-considers-privatization-of-tajik-air-as-part-of-state-asset-reform

Texel Air Australasia Appoints Peter Sheehan as Managing Director

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/texel-air-australasia-appoints-peter-sheehan-as-managing-director

Thai Airways returns to Amsterdam after 28 years; now serves 12 European destinations

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/thai-airways-returns-to-amsterdam-after-28-years-now-serves-12-european-destinations/

The battle for easyJet: what happens next and why it matters for European aviation

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/low-cost/airlines-airports/the-battle-for-easyjet-what-happens-next-and-why-it-matters-for-european-aviation

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.

Read more: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-invests-870-million-airport-infrastructure

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus Network Changes From October 2026

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260716-einw26

Minister Dillon Leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Farnborough as Irish Aerospace Sector Showcases Growth and Innovation

Read more: https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/news/trade-mission-to-farnborough-as-irish-aerospace-sector

New Route of the Day (20 July 2026): China Eastern Airlines between Shanghai PVG and Dublin

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/new-route-of-the-day-20-july-2026-china-eastern-airlines-between-shanghai-pvg-and-dublin/

NI Risks Losing Air Connectivity, Belfast City Airport CEO Warns

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/belfast-city-airport-risks-losing-air-connectivity-ceo-warns/

Provisional Liquidators appointed to Priority 1 Group

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/provisional-liquidators-appointed-to-priority-1-group

Refurbished Nephin Lounge at Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/refurbished-nephin-lounge-at-ireland-west-airport/

Ryanair Q1 2026 profit falls as fares soften Earnings call transcript

Resd more: https://m.uk.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-ryanair-q1-2026-profit-falls-as-fares-soften-93CH-4777814?ampMode=1

Ryanair reports RECORD month in July as growth returns to 7.2pc and passenger numbers reach 22.2m 

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-monthly-passenger-numbers/

Scaling the Network Promoted: How Singapore Airlines Extends Baggage-as-a-Service to More Airports – Airportr by Ultan O’Brien, Chief Revenue Officer

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/aviation-business-news/scaling-the-network

Seefin Aviation Aircraft Trading to sponsor Killarney Celtic National League team

Read more: https://www.radiokerry.ie/sport/seefin-aviation-aircraft-trading-to-sponsor-killarney-celtic-national-league-team-494068

Shannon Aviation Museum Heritage Hangar Fest

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/event/shannon-aviation-museum-heritage-hangar-fest/

SMBC Aviation Capital Places Ten Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft with Vietnam Airlines

Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/smbc-aviation-capital-places-ten-boeing-737-8-max-aircraft-vietnam-airlines

Today’s X Picks:

@business United Airlines’ massive $22 billion proposal to remake Dulles International Airport has passed its biggest federal test: personal pre-approval from President Donald Trump.

@business Turkish Airlines is exploring more acquisition opportunities as it looks to expand its global reach.

@business Virgin Atlantic is ahead of its plan to improve on operating results, though returning to profit is unlikely to happen this year as geopolitical challenges continue to weigh on global airlines’ earnings.

@ByERussell The sale of EasyJet to a private equity firm could create opportunities for Lufthansa “for example, in Berlin or Geneva,” group CEO Carsten Spohr said. EasyJet is the largest airline at both BER and GVA.

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