Daily Aviation Brief – 09/04/2025

Acumen Newsletters:

China Aviation Industry Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3avhjxew

India Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy2wws

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/369zvdc4

Irish Commercial Aircraft Update: https://tinyurl.com/2yb5u9ty

North American Aviation Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ynzsv4wd

IrishAero News:

Emirates’ Upgraded 777s to Serve Dublin: https://tinyurl.com/49kkyke9

Norwegian Resumes Dublin-Copenhagen route: https://tinyurl.com/4wnkx6vp

Widerøe Interline Aer Lingus Regional Donegal Route: https://tinyurl.com/2s3847f9

Aircraft Update:

OY-KAT Airbus A320-232 c/n 3192 South African Airways Delivered Shannon-Accra-Johannesburg 29/03/25.

SP-RZU Boeing 737-8200 c/n 62388 Buzz Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 31/03/25 in Ryanair colours (Aircraft No 176).

Global Aviation News:

Buffalo continues jet fleet growth with first 737-200

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/buffalo-continues-jet-fleet-growth-with-first-737-200/

China Postal buys Central’s youngest 737-800BCF

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/china-postal-buys-centrals-youngest-737-800bcf/

European Commission pressures France to strengthen traveler protection following FTI Group bankruptcy

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/tour-operators/neckermann/european-commission-pressures-france-to-strengthen-traveler-protection-following-fti-group-bankruptcy/

Iberia adds Orlando and Recife to winter 2025-26 schedule

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/iberia-adds-orlando-and-recife-to-winter-2025-26-schedule/

ITA Airways to join Star Alliance in 2026

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ita-italia-trasporto-aereo/ita-airways-to-join-star-alliance-in-2026/

Irish Aviation News:

Discover Nashville: Direct Flights, Top Tips & Unmissable Experiences

Podcast: https://www.clickandgo.com/blog/2025/03/26/podcast-discover-nashville-direct-flights-top-tips-unmissable-experiences/

‘Experience does not match the cost’ – Why airlines demand major shake-up of Heathrow’s funding model – IATA DG Willie Walsh [Paywall]

Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/news-focus/experience-does-not-match-the-cost-why-airlines-demand-major-shake-up-of-heathrows-funding-mode/

Joe Gilmore appreciative of support that Ireland West Airport receives from people of Longford

Read more: https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1741716/joe-gilmore-appreciative-of-support-that-ireland-west-airport-receives-from-people-of-longford.html

Ryanair NS25 Discontinued Routes 

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250306-frns25cxld

South East University establish aerospace post-grad programme at Waterford airport 

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/south-east-university-establish-aerospace-post-grad-programme-at-waterford-airport/

X Picks:

@chaviation TUI Group conservative with in-house capacity: TUI Group is planning the capacity of its in-house airlines very conservatively, and will use agreements with other airlines to carry its tour operator customers if the demand exceeds its own capacity.

@chrisluxonmp Air New Zealand and Air India have signed an agreement to make it easier to fly between our countries. This is a fantastic opportunity that’ll boost tourism which will grow our economy.

@DXBMediaOffice Bloomberg: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has grown to become the Middle East’s largest plane-leasing company. It has a fleet of approximately 500 aircraft with a value of $20 billion.

@SAS Danish and Swedish consumers have once again perceived SAS as the most sustainable brand in the aviation industry, according to the renowned brand survey Sustainable Brand Index.

Video Picks:

International Airlines Group CEO Discusses Potentially Acquiring TAP Air Portugal

Irish Tourism numbers down in February  – Eoghan Corry & Anton Savage on Newstalk FM

Norfolk International Airport’s CEO explains why international flights may be on the horizon

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