Daily Aviation Brief – 10/11/2026

 IrishAero News:

Aer Lingus strengthens Dublin–Miami connectivity with Winter 26-27 extension

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

Eurowings extends Düsseldorf-Dublin service year-round

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

Ireland West Airport looks to increase UK connectivity

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

Ryanair connects Dublin and Catania for Summer 2027

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

Two Former Animawings Airbus A220-300s Added to Irish Register

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/IAA223

Aircraft Update:

2-MUSA Boeing 737-84P c/n 60693 Safair Delivered to Johannesburg 13/09/26.

2-YAYS Airbus A320-232 c/n 4853 ICBC Financial Leasing Ferried to Montpellier 29/09/26 ex JY-AYS.

Global Aviation News:

KLM Cityhopper To Stabilize Network This Winter Amid High Costs

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/klm-cityhopper-stabilize-network-winter-amid-high-costs

Lufthansa Group Signs €1.025 Billion Agreement to Acquire 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lufthansa-group-signs-1-025-billion-agreement-to-acquire-44-9-stake-in-tap-air-portugal

OXXCU’s First SAF Blend Component Tested and Verified by Intertek

Read more: https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/biofuels/oxxcu-s-first-saf-blend-component-tested-20261027

Patriot Dynamics to Acquire Six CFM LEAP Spare Engines

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/patriot-dynamics-to-acquire-six-cfm-leap-spare-engines

Prague Airport set for record year as network continues to grow

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/prague-airport-set-for-record-year-as-network-continues-to-grow/

Rome Fiumicino builds on record growth with major network expansion

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/rome-fiumicino-builds-on-record-growth-with-major-network-expansion/

RTI cooperates with Phillips 66 on cooking oil SAF

Read more: https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/rti-used-cooking-oil-phillips-66-refinery-california-aviation-fuel/

Sarasota Bradenton aims for international flights amid strong growth

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/sarasota-bradenton-aims-for-international-flights-amid-strong-growth/

Shell Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement in Morocco

Read more: https://chemanager-online.com/en/news/shell-signs-sustainable-aviation-fuel-agreement-in-morocco

Singapore Airlines signs offtake for biomethane-derived SAF from Aether Fuels

Read more: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/singapore-airlines-signs-offtake-for-biomethane-derived-saf-from-aether-fuels/

The Hidden Migration: Why Airlines May Be Looking in the Wrong Place

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/the-hidden-migration-why-airlines-may-be-looking-in-the-wrong-place/

Universal Aviation Is Now Affinity Aviation

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/universal-aviation-is-now-affinity-aviation

Zagreb and Ljubljana airports compete for new airlines and routes

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2026/11/zagreb-and-ljubljana-airports-compete.html

3TOP Aviation Services Acquires Three Airbus A321 Freighters Previously Operated by SmartLynx

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/3top-aviation-services-acquires-three-airbus-a321-freighters-previously-operated-by-smartlynx

Irish Aviation News:

EI-MGT Boeing 737-8 MAX MIAT – Mongolian Airlines First Flight

Read more: https://aviation.flights/boe/737/EI-MGT

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh seeks lower Mumbai airport charges after Terminal 1 revamp

Read more: https://www.business-standard.com/amp/industry/aviation/indigo-ceo-seeks-lower-mumbai-airport-charges-after-terminal-1-revamp-126110301439_1.html

MAAS Aviation appoints Edwin Poldermans as new Head of MRO

Read more: https://maasaviation.com/maas-aviation-appoints-edwin-poldermans-as-new-head-of-mro/

Ryanair expects first Boeing 737 Max 10 in January 2027

Read more: https://aviation.direct/en/ryanair-erwartet-erste-boeing-737-max-10-im-jaenner-2027

SMBC Aviation Capital Announced as Strategic Partner of PropelHer

Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/smbc-aviation-capital-announced-strategic-partner-propelher

The airline CEO putting Starlink on every plane – Cheeky Pint Stripe cofounder John Collison interviews founders, builders, and leaders over a pint

Reaad more: https://cheekypint.substack.com/p/the-airline-ceo-putting-starlink

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee calls for a four-year 10% VAT pilot on food and accommodation, APD removal on Derry-Dublin flights and ETA exemptions for tour groups

Read more: https://emergingtravel.news/northern-ireland-hospitality-vat-pilot-apd-eta-committee/

Tourism Ireland comments on overseas tourism for January-September and the rest of 2026

Readm more: https://www.tourismireland.com/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/article/tourism-ireland-comments-on-overseas-tourism-for-january-september-and-the-rest-of-2026

Tourism Ireland leads major drive for 2027 at world’s largest travel fair

Read more: https://www.tourismireland.com/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/article/tourism-ireland-leads-major-drive-for-2027-at-world-s-largest-travel-fair

The Airbus A321XLR: Development, Certification and Delivery – TU Dublin 12 November

Read more: https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/events/all-events/the-airbus-a321xlr-development-certification-and-delivery.php

Travelbiz & Aer Lingus USA Roadshow 2027 – Dublin

Read more: https://travelbiz.ie/event/travelbiz-aer-lingus-usa-roadshow-2027-dublin/

WestJet Reduces Calgary – Dublin Service in NS27

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/261104-wsns27yycdub

Today’s X Picks:

@CargoFacts United Airlines transported more than 159,660 tonnes of cargo in the third quarter — the most the carrier has ever moved in a third quarter.

@CargoFacts UPS reported a gain of $33 million on sales of parts associated with its MD-11Fs during its third-quarter earnings call today.

@CNBCTV18News IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh says fuel price volatility is here to stay for some time, with the airline currently not hedging its fuel costs. “The historical crack spread average is 22%; we are currently at 65%,” Walsh said. 

@CNBCTV18Live #2QWithCNBCTV18 | #IndiGo CEO #WillieWalsh flags high airport charges and taxes as key challenges for India’s aviation sector. Walsh says lower taxes and airport charges are essential to support growth, adding that airport charges rose 4% in Q2. He also calls for greater competition among airports, which he describes as effective monopolies.

Today’s Video Picks:

British Airways is back in Dubai

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Ryanair Holdings Q2 2027 Earnings Call 

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