IrishAero News:
Air India Express Boeing 737NG’s returned to lessor at Shannon Airport
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/AIXB737NG
Icelandair A320ceo operates first service to Dublin Airport
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/TFIATDUB
IndiGo Airbus A320Neo Positions to Shannon Airport
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/IGOVTIJY
Aircraft Update:
A6-FPK Boeing 737-8 c/n 64889 FlyDubai Delivered Boeing Field-Shannon-Dubai International 23-25/09/26.
A6-FPL Boeing 737-8 c/n 60972 FlyDubai Delivered Boeing Field-Shannon-Dubai International 17-19/09/26.
Global Aviation News:
ABX to launch A330P2F CMI service for Amazon
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/abx-to-launch-a330p2f-cmi-service-for-amazon/
Aegean Airlines reportedly set to take control of Volotea in financial restructuring
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/volotea/aegean-airlines-reportedly-set-to-take-control-of-volotea-in-financial-restructuring/
Airbus delivers first aircraft from its second A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China
Read more: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-09-airbus-strengthens-a320-family-delivery-capacity-in-toulouse-with-a-new-delivery-centre-0-1
Air Europa strengthens fleet, routes and maintenance
Read more: https://spaintravelnews.co.uk/002207_air-europa-strengthens-fleet-routes-and-maintenance.html
Air France Cancels Paris To Denver Flights, As United Enters Market
Read more: https://onemileatatime.com/news/air-france-cancels-paris-denver-flights-united-enters-market/
Africa bears the brunt as Turkish Airlines cuts 11 routes from its network
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/africa-bears-the-brunt-as-turkish-airlines-cuts-11-routes-from-its-network/
Air China joins airlines cutting winter capacity due to fuel costs
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/more-airlines-cut-winter-capacity-as-air-china-adjusts-europe-network/
AirAsia reaffirms confidence in its business and long-term strategy
Read more: https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-reaffirms-confidence-in-its-business-and-long-term-strategy#gsc.tab=0
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 11 More Boeing Jets to Expand Fleet
Read more: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-09-23-Biman-Bangladesh-Airlines-Orders-11-More-Boeing-Jets-to-Expand-Fleet
Emirates builds on travel partnerships to reach new audiences at ATM
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-builds-on-travel-partnerships-to-reach-new-audiences-at-atm/
Germany leads €2.1bn push to unlock e-SAF investment
Read more: https://www.gasworld.com/story/germany-leads-e2-1bn-push-to-unlock-e-saf-investment/2260452.article/
Irish Aviation News:
ABL Aviation Delivers Seventh Aircraft to COPA Airlines
Read more: https://ablaviation.com/abl-aviation-delivers-seventh-aircraft-to-copa-airlines-continuing-longstanding-partnership/
“A Taste of TAP” Irish Travel Trade hosted by TAP Air Portugal
Read more: https://www.ittn.com/post/a-taste-of-tap-irish-travel-trade-hosted-by-tap-air-portugal
AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces Pricing of $1.5 Billion Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes
Read more: https://www.aercap.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/646/aercap-holdings-n-v-announces-pricing-of-1-5-billion
Aer Lingus Airbus A320Neo on production line at Tolouse
Read more: https://digitalairliners.com/2026/09/17/log-toulouse-blagnac-16-17-09-2026/
daa delivers strong first-half performance and continues to invest for future growth
Read more: https://www.daa.ie/daa-delivers-strong-first-half-performance-and-continues-to-invest-for-future-growth/
IndiGo’s Willie Walsh considers regional aircraft order amid Delhi hub plan
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/indigos-willie-walsh-considers-regional-aircraft-order-amid-delhi-hub-plan/
Inside British Airways’ £7bn Transformation – with Gillian Wickers Head of UK & Ireland Sales
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dCDJQeA5pwJXJCVTziKIG?si=aLJYPk7xTh2ad65oeFveqg&nd=1&dlsi=d454a059b0774e93
Omega Unretires KC-10s For Booming Contracted Air Refueling Market
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/debrief-omega-unretires-kc-10s-booming-contracted-air-refueling-market
Operator yet to be appointed for Derry-Dublin flight route
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crq5x66pnzl0o
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary calls for abolition of England’s air passenger duty and NATS reform
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-ceo-michael-oleary-calls-for-abolition-of-englands-air-passenger-duty-and-nats-reform/
Today’s X Picks:
@Air_Cargo_News Cathay Cargo continued to see its airfreight volumes rise in August despite the challenge presented by the European Union’s (EU) new charge for e-commerce packages.
@airwaysmagazine Istanbul Airport opened its fourth main runway on September 19. The 2,820-meter east-west runway represents a €890 million investment, bringing the airport’s total to six runways.
@ATWOnline Airports view solar power as a source of energy resilience, not just a means of reducing emissions and lowering electricity costs, according to airport sustainability officials.
@ATWOnline U.S. airports face a myriad of challenges in developing and maintaining infrastructure and preparing for a technologically advanced future, Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) CEO Kevin Burke said.
Today’s Video Picks:
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith says he doesn’t expect fuel costs to drop any time soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKNtSYA-Qdg
Airline leaders gather in Clayton to talk St. Louis’ global growth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7EcMAyKgYE
Boeing Lays Out Challenging Months of Delays and Slow Output https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCKmRsZPVVM
