Daily Aviation Brief – 17/09/2026

IrishAero News:

Boeing 737 MAX 9 Delivered to flydubai via Shannon

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/A6FNDSNN

EirTrade Aviation Announces Acquisition of A320 and B737-800 Airframes

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EirTradeA320B737

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8s via Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ETHDUB737

Aircraft Update:

PS-LQA Airbus A320-271N c/n 8989 Latam Airlines Brasil Delivered to São Carlos 07/09/26 ex VT-IUF.

PS-LQE Airbus A320-271N c/n 9112 Latam Airlines Brasil Delivered to São Carlos 31/08/26 ex VT-IUM.

Global Aviation News:

Gevo licenses catalyst technologies for jet fuel production

Read more: https://ethanolproducer.com/articles/gevo-licenses-catalyst-technologies-for-jet-fuel-production

Podcast: What’s Next For Europe’s Airlines?

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/podcasts/window-seat-podcast/podcast-whats-next-europes-airlines

Poland and Spain advance €5.4 billion joint Airbus A330 MRTT acquisition

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/polish-air-force/poland-and-spain-advance-e5-4-billion-joint-airbus-a330-mrtt-acquisition/

Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to Over 170 Destinations this Winter Season

Read more: https://www.qatarairways.com/press-releases/en-WW/270452-qatar-airways-expands-global-network-to-over-170-destinations-this-winter-season/

Red Sea Airlines to Add Two 737 MAX 8s as It Targets 14-Aircraft Fleet

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/red-sea-airlines-to-add-two-737-max-8s-as-it-targets-14-aircraft-fleet

Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Establishes Engine Leasing Company in Tianjin

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/rolls-royce-partners-finance-establishes-engine-leasing-company-in-tianjin

Royal Jordanian Adds 17th A320neo Family Aircraft as Fleet Reaches 36

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/royal-jordanian-adds-17th-a320neo-family-aircraft-as-fleet-reaches-36

RwandAir Eyes Europe, Far East Expansion As Fleet Grows

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/rwandair-eyes-europe-far-east-expansion-fleet-grows

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Gaining New Awareness

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-09-11/expert-saf-gaining-new-awareness

Saudia Group Explores Financing for New Airbus Aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/saudia-group-explores-financing-for-new-airbus-aircraft

Synhelion signs SAF MoU with Morocco

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/industry-news/synhelion-signs-saf-mou-with-morocco

Irish Aviation News:

Ireland-US Relations the real winner as Aer Lingus College Football Classic forges new transatlantic connections

Read more: https://collegefootballireland.com/news/ireland-us-relations-the-real-winner-as-aer-lingus-college-football-classic-forges-new-transatlantic-connections/

Joe Gill: I’ve watched Aer Lingus for nearly 50 years. This is what I see

Read more: https://thecurrency.news/articles/238897/ive-watched-aer-lingus-for-nearly-50-years-this-is-what-i-see/

Michael O’Leary expects airlines to cut winter capacity due to fuel prices

Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41909227.html

‘Mixed summer’ for NI tourism and hospitality sector despite Fleadh bookings boost

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/mixed-summer-for-ni-tourism-and-hospitality-sector-despite-fleadh-bookings-boost/

‘Modest’ extension to City of Derry Airport green-lit

Read more: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/environment/modest-extension-to-city-of-derry-airport-green-lit-8974558

NTA urged to deliver long-promised Ballina–Knock Airport link

Read more: https://www.mayonews.ie/news/nta-urged-to-deliver-long-promised-ballina-knock-airport-link-8961169

PRM Engineering strengthens growth ambitions through landmark Cork Airport partnership

Read more: https://irishconstruction.com/prm-engineering-strengthens-growth-ambitions-through-landmark-cork-airport-partnership/

Riviera Travel reports 45pc rise in solo travel trade bookings

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/riviera-travel-reports-45pc-rise-in-solo-travel-trade-bookings/

Shannon Airport Group Says Return Of Canada Route Unlocks Huge Potential For MidWest

Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/shannon-airport-group-says-return-of-canada-route-unlocks-huge-potential-for-midwest/

Shannon Technical Services Selects REDiFly SMS to Strengthen Safety Operations

Read mroe: https://redifly.com/shannon-technical-services-selects-redifly-sms-to-strengthen-safety-operations/

Today’s X Picks:

@eoghancorry From September 28 passports will be required by all passengers on ferries and flights between Ireland and Britain, ending the arrangement where some carriers have accepted alternative forms of ID such as driving licenses.

@IATA Between April 2025 and April 2026, global jet fuel prices rose by 121%, but not every country faced the same increase in fuel costs.

@jonostrower “Kirby’s “big, bold vision” (his words) for chasing American toward one of the most audaciously proposed mergers in U.S. history contains an acknowledgement that flying solo won’t produce significant growth.” 

@MHI_RJ More CRJs are flying today than they were just two years ago, with more than 1,000 aircraft currently in operation. It’s a testament to the strength of the platform and the lasting value it continues to provide operators around the world.

Today’s Video Picks:

Aran Island Discs – Alan Joyce

Come Fly with Me! Delta Air Lines, The World’s Biggest Airline – With CEO, Ed Bastian

Webinar – Ready or Not: How the World is Preparing for CORSIA with SAF Targets

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