Daily Aviation Brief – 02/10/2026

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:

HS-XTO Airbus A330-343 c/n 1648 Thai AirAsia X Ferried to Châteauroux14/09/26 returned to lessor.

JA18JJ Airbus A320-232 c/n 5797 Jetstar Japan Delivered to Baku 21/09/26 ex  VH-YXW.

VT-IVP Airbus A320-271N c/n 8345 IndiGo Ferried to Lourdes 21/09/26.

Global Aviation News:

Airbus opens Toulouse delivery centre to support increase of A320 output

Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/09/17/airbus-opens-toulouse-delivery-centre-to-support-increase-of-a320-output/

ALM Acquires A320neo Operated by Cebu Pacific

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/alm-acquires-a320neo-operated-by-cebu-pacific

Asia-Pacific aviation leaders agree on landmark measures to improve safety, sustainability and accountability

Read more: https://www.icao.int/news/asia-pacific-aviation-leaders-agree-landmark-measures-improve-safety-sustainability-and

Asky Eyes 30-Aircraft Fleet, European Routes In Five-Year Growth Plan

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/asky-eyes-30-aircraft-fleet-european-routes-five-year-growth-plan

ATR Names Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella CEO and Patrick Bergues CFO

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/atr-names-vittorio-lorenzo-della-bella-ceo-and-patrick-bergues-cfo

Attestor to Acquire Remaining 49% Stake in Condor

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/attestor-to-acquire-remaining-49-stake-in-condor

BA’s five greatest strengths

Read more: https://revman.substack.com/p/bas-five-greatest-strengths

Boeing Tackles 737 MAX Software Glitch With -10 Certification Looming

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/boeing-tackles-737-max-software-glitch-10-certification-looming

Emirates faces fuel squeeze but resists passing costs to passengers

Read more: https://thearabweekly.com/emirates-faces-fuel-squeeze-resists-passing-costs-passengers

Etihad Airways and Swissport Expand Global Ground Handling and Cargo Partnership

Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/news/etihad-airways-and-swissport-expand-global-ground-handling-and-cargo-partnership

How Neste and Finnair Tackle SAF Cost and Supply Scaling

Read more: https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-neste-and-finnair-tackle-saf-cost-and-supply-scaling

Qatar Airways absorbs 90% rise in jet fuel costs

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessme.com/news/qatar-airways-absorbs-90-rise-in-jet-fuel-costs

Irish Aviation News:

ANALYSIS: Ryanair reveals new focus on Eastern Europe as it awaits an airline failure

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/analysis-ryanairs-new-focus-on-eastern-europe-as-it-awaits-an-airline-failure/

Andorra tourism partners visit Dublin office of Topflght

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/andorra-tourism-partners-visit-dublin-office/

AvTech: from digital enablement to operational control – KPMG

Read more: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/insights/aviation/AvTech-from-digital-enablement-to-operational-control.html

Belfast’s two airports growth falls below 1pc in July

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/belfast-airports-commentary/

Bradley Airport Celebrates Aer Lingus Milestone

Read more: https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/sponsored-content-bradley-airport-unveils-passenger-upgrades-and-celebrates-aer-lingus-milestone/

Councillor wants North West marketed as a destination where tourists can escape extreme heat

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/county/sligo/councillor-wants-north-west-marketed-as-a-destination-where-tourists-can-escape-extreme-heat/a/161588796.html

Delta linked to potential return of direct flights between Northern Ireland and the US [Paywall]

Read more: https://www.irishnews.com/news/business/delta-linked-to-potential-return-of-direct-flights-between-northern-ireland-and-and-the-us-LS3IZSU37BC75OUYU6ZJTUXUTI/

Fexco Combines PACE with RDC Aviation to Create Global Aviation Data and Sustainability Platform

Read more: https://www.pace-esg.com/news-insights/fexco-combines-pace-with-rdc-aviation/

Jackson Square Aviation sources SAF Scope 3 credits from Future Energy Global

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leading-aircraft-lessor-jackson-square-aviation-sources-lmybf

Michael O’Leary is right to criticise Spanish aviation taxes

Read more: https://revman.substack.com/p/michael-oleary-is-right-to-criticise

Pilot Careers Live Returns to Dublin This October

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/09/pilot-careers-live-returns-to-dublin-this-october/

Ryanair expects to receive first 737 MAX 10 aircraft in spring

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0923/1592671-ryanairs-boeing-orders/

Trump administration says ‘best interests’ served by keeping pressure on Ireland to axe Dublin Airport passenger cap [Paywall]

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/trump-administration-says-best-interests-served-by-keeping-pressure-on-ireland-to-axe-dublin-airport-passenger-cap/a/161742451.html

Today’s X Picks:

@DXBMediaOffice flydubai resumes its direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from 31 July. Initial three-times-weekly service will expand to a daily frequency from 25 October 2026, catering to surging autumn-winter travel demand.

@EASA #EASA has published the 2026 ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, showing that 1.1 million tonnes of SAF were supplied at EU airports in 2025 — 2.8% of total aviation fuel, exceeding the first mandatory #ReFuelEU target of 2%.

@emirates We’re building momentum for a strong winter ahead. Over 8.6 million passengers flew with us in July and August, and forward bookings are gathering pace. Our fleet has grown by 18 aircraft since January, with 104 A380s and B777s retrofitted and our newest cabins now on 137 aircraft. 

@gulf_news flydubai CEO predicts UAE travel demand will return with a vengeance as the airline boosts fleet, premium cabins, cargo operations and technology investment. 

Today’s Video Picks:

British Airways expanding St. Louis-to-London service with daily flights in 2027

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