IrishAero News:
EirTrade Aviation Announces Acquisition of A330 Airframe
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EirTradeA330
Ryanair Reserves EI-HTA for First Boeing 737 MAX 10
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EI-HTABoeing737MAX10
Shorts C-23C Sherpa Makes Homecoming to Belfast City Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/belfastShorts-C-23C-Sherpa
Aircraft Update:
N308AF Boeing 737-4M0(F) c/n 29201 AC Aerospace Registered at Shannon 18/08/26 ex EI-STW.
N454KH Boeing 737-48E(F) c/n 28198 Aloha Airlines Delivered Shannon-Keflavik 23/08/26 ex 2-RAJZ.
Global Aviation News:
EASA New report examines atmospheric icing in a changing climate
EasyJet: regulatory barriers to a rival airline bid are a missed opportunity for consolidation
EBAA Week Combines Focused Events for Bizav Industry
EcoCeres, SF Group and China National Aviation Fuel collaborate to advance low-carbon air cargo development
Edelweiss Appoints Edi Wolfensberger as CEO
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/edelweiss-appoints-edi-wolfensberger-as-ceo
EES ‘starting to act as deterrent to travel’, European airports trade body warns
Etihad CEO aims to make China its fastest growing market in 2027
Read more: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/21/WS6a882340a3106bc57421ccf0.html
FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7
Read more: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-certification-boeing-737-max-7
Five ways Emirates is helping customers travel with greater confidence
flydubai expands Italy network with more flights to Naples and Milan
Global harmonization through CORSIA remains essential to advance international aviation emissions policies
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus Trims U.S. Network With Three Route Exits
Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating
Read more: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/News/Belfast-City-Airport-CAA-accessbility-rating-2026
Belfast International airport on course for 6.7m passengers in 2026 as numbers dip slightly in June
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/belfast-international-airport-passenger-numbers__trashed/
Easyjet to pull out of Leeds Bradford and end Belfast route in January
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/easyjet-to-pull-out-of-leeds-bradford-and-end-belfast-route-in-january/
ERAA general assembly to bring aviation leaders to Belfast in October
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/eraa-general-assembly-to-bring-aviation-leaders-to-belfast-in-october/
EU capitals and New York top priorities for future Cork connectivity
FASTEST growing airport in Ireland: Derry airport passenger numbers UP by 23pc in June to 21,742
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/derry-airport-passenger-numbers-2/
How Dublin Airport is exploring the potential of geothermal energy
Ryanair 1Q27 results: Short-term pain but expecting long-term gain
Read more: https://www.enginecowl.com/ryanair-1q27-results/
Today’s X Picks:
@ByERussell “By the time you imagine it, design it, test it, get it certified, get it built — it is a lengthy three-year process,” @AlaskaAir CEO Ben Minicucci told me of bringing a new premium seat to market. Seat certification is the latest snag for airlines
@ByERussell Speaking of space-constrained airports needing to build up to add square feet as airlines fly larger planes, check out @flySEA ’s plans for the South Satellite. Phased construction could begin later this year for full completion by 2035.
@ByERussell “United’s CEO Scott Kirby has really figured out something… if you bring in the president to look at the big models and play around with the aesthetics, you can get incredible approvals.”
@ByERussell The FAA has certified the third and smallest member of the 737 MAX family, the -7. Launch customer @SouthwestAir aims to introduce it on revenue flights by early next year.
Today’s Video Picks:
Iberia CEO Marco Sansavini on why fuel prices remain aviation’s biggest challenge
Interview with Andras Szabo, Network Officer East, Wizz Air Group
Interview with Rafael Schvartzman, Regional Vice President, Europe, IATA
