Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Buzz Adds 20th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 “Gamechanger” to Fleet: https://tinyurl.com/7n2b6zp9
CityJet Flies Forward with CRJ900 Addition: https://tinyurl.com/f5xter8w
Discover Airlines Launches Frankfurt–Shannon Route in 2026 Summer Expansion: https://tinyurl.com/mrctsj7m
EI-GEY Airbus A330-202 Aer Lingus Ferried Dublin to Perpignan: https://tinyurl.com/4jwf72jr
Aircraft Update:
CN-RHG Boeing 737-8 c/n 42828 Royal Air Maroc Delivered to Casablanca 24/07/25 ex LZ-DDS.
HS-TEX Airbus A330-343 c/n 1231 Thai International Delivered to Bangkok 06/08/25 ex G-VINE.
Global Aviation News:
Air Lease spotlights cargo market uncertainty as it confirms A350F order cancellation
Atlas ends 737 CMI flying for Amazon
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/atlas-ends-737-cmi-flying-for-amazon/
Azul announces backstop commitment agreement with certain backstop commitment parties
CALC Signs Agreement to Lease Two New Airbus A320neos to Air Cairo
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/calc-signs-agreement-to-lease-two-new-airbus-a320neos-to-air-cairo
CAPA: Consolidation Is The Key To Sustainable, Profitable Airlines
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cathay-pacific-orders-14-more-boeing-777-9-passenger-jets
Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777 to Madrid
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-introduces-retrofitted-boeing-777-to-madrid/
Etihad reports busiest ever month for aircraft deliveries
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/etihad-reports-busiest-ever-month-for-aircraft-deliveries/
Riyadh Air secures slots for B787 Heathrow service from October 26 https://www.travelextra.ie/riyadh-air-secures-slots-for-b787-heathrow-service-from-october-26/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus Unveils Major Mobile App Upgrade
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/aer-lingus-unveils-major-mobile-app-upgrade/
Airborne Capital announces Boeing B767-300BCF lease with Geosky Airlines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/airborne-capital-announces-boeing-b767-300bcf-lease-with-geosky-airlines
Airlink and Azorra finalize lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2s
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/airlink-and-azorra-finalize-lease-of-10-new-embraer-e195-e2s
Arena Aviation acquires 8 aircraft portfolio from AerCap
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/arena-aviation-acquires-8-aircraft-portfolio-from-aercap
Engine Lease Finance Corporation Finalizes CFM LEAP Spare Engine Agreement
Eoghan Corry Talks Travel – August 2025
Read more: https://thetravelexpert.ie/travel-expert-article/eoghan-corry-talks-travel-august-2025/
IAA commences Dublin Airport charges determination process
Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/media/2025/07/29/iaa-commences-dublin-airport-charges-determination-process
IATA DG Willie Walsh Comment on Heathrow Development Proposals
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-01-01/
Ryanair criticizes high costs and slow recovery of German air traffic
Read more: https://aviation.direct/en/Ryanair-criticizes-high-costs-and-slow-recovery-of-German-air-traffic
X Picks:
@skift As Indians lean into micro-travel for long weekends, they are no longer limiting themselves to staycations, but are exploring emerging trends ranging from cruise tourism to biking expeditions.
@skift American Airlines to Debut Routes to Budapest and Prague in Bid for International Profits. “American Airlines said Thursday that it would launch new routes to Budapest and Prague from Philadelphia next summer, placing a big bet on international travel.”
@skift Summer Short-Term Rental Demand Slips in Southern Europe. Blame the Heat. “Demand for short-term rentals in Southern Europe’s peak summer season is showing signs of decline, and extreme heat may be a key factor behind the shift.”
@skift Southwest Airlines Flights Are Now Available on Priceline. “Southwest Airlines flights will now be available to book on Priceline, making it the second online travel agency to partner with the Dallas-based carrier. “
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