Acumen Newsletters:
China Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/jbupdnxh
India Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/bddpty5j
Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y6xaz4sw
Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: https://tinyurl.com/7dyn53mk
North American Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/uu4uy2yn
IrishAero News:
Air Astana adds EI-KID Airbus A320neo: https://tinyurl.com/3v6wejwf
Tailte Éireann and AFTA Unveil Aircraft Partnership: https://tinyurl.com/4ryahruj
United Airlines Boosts Dublin-Newark Capacity: https://tinyurl.com/37e7d4wa
Aircraft Update:
2-LBIS Boeing 737-8EH(F) c/n 34281 BBAM Aircraft Leasing Ferried to Shannon 08/02/25 ex LY-BJW.
9H-WBV Airbus A320-232 c/n 6098 Wizzair Malta Ferried to Shannon 02/02/25.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus registered 55 orders and delivered 25 aircraft
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/in-january-2025-airbus-registered-55-orders-and-delivered-25-aircraft/
British Airways reveals details of refreshed lounge at Singapore Changi
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/british-airways-reveals-details-of-refreshed-lounge-at-singapore-changi/
Iberia expands Summer 2025 schedule with record seat availability
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/iberia/iberia-expands-summer-2025-schedule-with-record-seat-availability/
Lapland drives Finland’s air travel growth, but recovery lags behind Nordic neighbours
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/finavia/lapland-drives-finlands-air-travel-growth-but-recovery-lags-behind-nordic-neighbors/
UPS picks up 8 more 767-300Fs ahead of production end
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/ups-picks-up-8-more-767-300fs-ahead-of-production-end/
Irish Aviation News:
Ryanair’s O’Leary Outlines In-House Engine Overhaul Project
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/ryanairs-oleary-outlines-house-engine-overhaul-project
Ryanair seeks applicants for 2025 engineering apprenticeship
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-seeks-applicants-for-2025-engineering-apprenticeship/
US residents now account for 3.2pc of all passport applications in Ireland
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/us-residents-now-account-for-3-2pc-of-all-passport-applications-in-ireland/
Why Aer Lingus owner IAG’s bid for Tap could link Dublin to Latin America [Paywall]
Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/news/as-iag-explores-tap-acquisition-airline-consolidation-raises-concerns-over-higher-airfares/
2025 travel trends – adventures, booking and cruises
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0203/1494111-2025-travel-trends-adventures-booking-and-cruises/
X Picks:
@airwaysmagazine NASA’s newly acquired Boeing 777-200 (N577NA) has arrived in Waco to replace the old retired DC-8. The aircraft will support sensor development, satellite calibration, and research focused on Earth’s surface and atmosphere.
@EoghanOMW Tourism Ireland to spend €65m in over 13 markets in 2025 via @RTENews.
@LuxuryTravelled Michael O’Leary is absolutely correct – alcohol should not be allowed to fuel onboard disruption (in an airline the cost to divert) – and is right to be calling for a clampdown on excessive drinking at airports.
@piperaircraft We’re excited to announce a major step forward in aviation training! Piper Aircraft has partnered with the Air India Flight Training Center to deliver 93 Archer DX aircraft, supporting their new flight training school in Amravati, India.
Video Picks:
Breaking Bread with Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugkwh1tT15Y
How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Aviation Bet Is Trying To Disrupt Indian Skies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL9HCdciNHo
Interglobe Aviation Q3: Lower Fuel Costs Aid Indigo Q3 Margins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxLXjBdXhIE
