Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Etihad Airways Expands Dublin-Abu Dhabi Service to 10 Weekly: https://tinyurl.com/3cm2brjf
Ethiopian Airlines’ 737 MAX Touches Down in Dublin: https://tinyurl.com/2hmjmm2v
Qatar Airways deploys 777 on Doha–Dublin Service: https://tinyurl.com/5f6ectf8
Ryanair enhances passenger experience at BER: https://tinyurl.com/28b9hax9
Aircraft Update:
N265JB Embraer 190 c/n 19000049 TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Ferried St Johns-Ireland West Airport 01/08/25.
VP-CBZ Embraer 190 c/n 19000524 Nordic Aviation Capital Ferried to Maastricht 31/07/25.
Global Aviation News:
Boeing Commences 777-8 Freighter Production
DIB Executes the First Islamic Finance Deal with Turkish Airlines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/dib-executes-the-first-islamic-finance-deal-with-turkish-airlines
Paragon Aviation Group hosted the 2025 SUCCESS Meeting in July at Aero Air in Hillsboro, Oregon
Republic Jet Center introduce TSA screening at KFRG
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/republic-jet-center-introduce-tsa-screening-at-kfrg
Royal Air becomes Philippines’ first A321F operator
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/royal-air-becomes-philippines-first-a321f-operator/
Somali Airlines plans relaunch with A320 purchase
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/somali-airlines-plans-relaunch-with-a320-purchase
Space Leasing Group Orders 25 Beta Alia Electric Aircraft
Swiss WorldCargo strengthens the joint business agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo
Wizz Air moves in on Luton with new Spanish routes for summer 2026
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/wizz-air-moves-in-on-luton-with-new-spanish-routes-for-summer-2026/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus CEO calls for removal of Dublin Airport night-time noise restrictions
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0801/1526459-aer-lingus-quarterly-results/
‘Long-term economic and operational benefits’ – Ulick McEvaddy lodges application for cargo terminal at Dublin airport
Qatar Airways to Land in 17 U.S. Cities with Aer Lingus
Read more: https://www.aviacionline.com/qatar-airways-to-land-in-17-us-cities-with-aer-lingus
Ryanair expects to restore Cork based aircraft in summer 2025
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-expects-to-restore-cork-based-aircraft-in-summer-2025/
Shannon Airport Gets Green Light For Advanced Aerial Mobility Research Lab
Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/shannon-airport-gets-green-for-advanced-aerial-mobility-research-lab/
“Shorthaul aircraft overhaul business is very seasonal’ – Conor McCarthy’s Dublin Aerospace records ‘small’ €174,306 loss after costs increase
Sikorsky, Heli-One, and Milestone Join Forces to Establish Center of Excellence for S-92s Helicopters in Brazil
SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Third A320neo to Starflyer
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/smbc-aviation-capital-delivers-third-a320neo-to-starflyer
SPINI VR hosts groundbreaking open day at Ireland West Airport Knock
X Picks:
@skift American Airlines Lowers 2025 Outlook. “The carrier is now adjusted expecting earnings per share for the year to range from a profit of 80 cents to a loss of 20 cents, down from previous estimates of $1.70 to $2.70 made in January. “
@skift Business Travel Spending Forecast to Hit Record in 2025. “Business travel spending worldwide is projected to reach an all-time high of $1.57 trillion by the end of 2025, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) said Monday.”
@skift Delta’s Use of AI for Setting Fares Sparks Concern in Washington. “Delta president Glen Hauenstein said during a call with analysts that the carrier was using AI to price 3% of its domestic fares”
@skift Inbound travel to the U.S. is showing signs of instability in 2025. After a soft start to the year and a sharp March decline, April brought a modest recovery — highlighting continued uncertainty in global demand.
Video Picks:
Michael O’Leary v Cormac O Headhra on the airport metro
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