IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus operates A330 College Football charters
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EIA333Charters
Air Transat deploys A321ceo’s on Toronto–Dublin service
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/TSCA321neoDub
CityJet completes transition to CRJ900 fleet
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/CityjetCRJ900
Aircraft Update:
SU-SKJ Airbus A321-231 c/n 2653 Sky Vision Airlines Delivered to Cairo 21/08/26 ex OE-ILT.
VP-CBV Boeing 737-86J(F) c/n 30880 T2 Aviation Delivered to Lasham 25/08/26.
Global Aviation News:
FLY91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600s in $1 Billion Fleet Expansion
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/fly91-orders-40-atr-72-600s-in-1-billion-fleet-expansion
KLM welcomes passengers to ‘Grand Café KLM’
Read more: https://news.klm.com/klm-welcomes-passengers-to-grand-cafe-klm/
Riyadh Air already has 14 routes; all but 2 have direct competition
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/riyadh-air-already-has-14-routes-all-but-2-have-direct-competition/
Successful trials completed at Teesside SAF biomass plant
Read more: https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/successful-trials-for-teesside-saf-biomass-plant-27-08-2026/
Transavia strengthens Brussels base with fourth aircraft and new routes
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/transavia-strengthens-brussels-base-with-fourth-aircraft-and-new-routes/
TRAVEL Extra DATASET of the day: The extraordinary growth rate of Hungary’s Wizz Air
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/dataset-of-the-day/
Universal Aviation Begins Operations at Dammam’s New GAT
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/universal-aviation-begins-operations-at-dammams-new-gat
United CEO Says American Airlines Will Abandon Chicago After Losing $1.1 Billion—What Its Exit Would Mean For Fares
Vueling postpones B737 MAX entry into service due to seat certification delays
777 conversion redeliveries grow to five for year with Challenge’s 2nd 777-300ERSF
Irish Aviation News:
Pilot Careers Live Dublin, Ireland – 17 October 2026
Ryanair Builds Portugal’s Next Generation of Aircraft Engineers
Shannon Aviation Museum Opening of Eddie Ryan Memorial Wing
Read more: https://shannonaviationmuseum.com/opening-of-eddie-ryan-memorial-wing/
South East Clare Wind-farm Refused Planning Permission Over Aviation Safety Concerns
Spain’s transport minister accuses Ryanair of using airport fee row to hide aircraft shortage
Tourism returns to growth after six months in AIB S&P purchasing managers report
Turning Rock and AerFin Complete Financing Backed by Three A220s
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/turning-rock-and-aerfin-complete-financing-backed-by-three-a220s
United Airlines chooses Dublin for debut flights of new Airbus A321 XLR in transatlantic push
Willie Walsh prioritises A350 induction for global growth at IndiGo
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/willie-walsh-prioritises-a350-induction-for-global-growth-at-indigo/
Today’s X Picks:
@Jamie_Freed Emirates expects Boeing 777-9 deliveries in second quarter 2027, president says.
@OilandEnergy Ryanair cut its winter traffic target from 216M to 214M passengers as soaring jet fuel prices bite. While 80% of its fuel is hedged at $67/bbl, the remaining 20% is exposed to prices near $140/bbl. #Oil #JetFuel #Airlines.
@qatarairways We welcome back our partner, @British_Airways, to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar.
@simonasbartkus .@Ryanair will stop flying from Berlin to @TLLairport at the end of October. Estonia will lose a capital connection with Germany as airBaltic also suspends the Berlin route from Tallinn in Winter 2026/2027.
Today’s Video Picks:
How The A321 Became Airbus’ Sales Engine
IATA Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July
United Airlines announces largest international expansion in company’s history

