Daily Aviation Brief – 18/09/2025

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs 

IrishAero News:

ASL Aviation Registers Airbus A330-300 Freighter in Dublin: https://tinyurl.com/yp57dbxd

Dublin Welcomes Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX: https://tinyurl.com/4auf2pve

EI-HHW Airbus A220-300 Delivered to ITA Airways: https://tinyurl.com/y8symfk7

Aircraft Update:

D4-CCM ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1512 CVsky Delivered to Cape Verde 05/09/25 ex 2-TIYM.

N440KH Boeing 737-490(F) c/n 28889 Aloha Airlines Delivered to Honolulu 07/09/25 ex EI-GUB.

Global Aviation News:

Avelo Airlines Orders up to 100 Embraer E195‑E2s to Modernize Fleet, Reduce Cost, and Fuel Growth

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/avelo-airlines-orders-up-to-100-embraer-e195-e2s-to-modernize-fleet-reduce-cost-and-fuel-growth

Finnair plans to order 30 narrowbody aircraft by end of 2025 

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/finnair-plans-to-order-30-narrowbody-aircraft-by-end-of-2025/

Low-cost airlines reinforce their commitment to Spain after Ryanair’s cutback

Read more: https://www.lavozdelanzarote.com/en/ekonomus/tourism/low-cost-airlines-reinforce-their-commitment-to-spain-after-ryanair-cutback_237590_102.html

Manchester Airport commences revamp of Terminal 3 

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/manchester-airport-commences-revamp-of-terminal-3/

Mexico Restores 2022 AICM Slots to US Carriers

Read more: https://mexicobusiness.news/aerospace/news/mexico-restores-2022-aicm-slots-us-carriers

My Freighter opens new China-Europe air route

Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/my-freighter-opens-new-china-europe-air-route

Pegasus Airlines Announces Sustainable Financing Move

Read more: https://ittn.ie/sustainability/pegasus-airlines-announces-sustainable-financing-move/

Passenger traffic in Europe rising but July growth below average

Read more: https://airport-world.com/passenger-traffic-in-europe-rising-but-july-growth-below-average/

United Goes on the Offensive: Kirby Warns American Could Abandon Chicago O’Hare

Read more: https://businesstravelerusa.com/news/united-flexes-muscles/

Irish Aviation News:

Iberia Express adds 30,000 winter seats and 116 flights in Canary Islands after Ryanair cuts

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/iberia-express-adds-30000-winter-seats-and-116-flights-in-canary-islands-after-ryanair-cuts/

Ireland’s Transatlantic Advantage: What Comes Next

Read more: https://business.dcu.ie/irelands-transatlantic-advantage-what-comes-next/

JLPS Ireland appoints Colin Joyce as new CEO

Read more: https://www.jlps.co.jp/en/aboutus/news/20250908/30d468ad3f3f74c18e59e89b38f880106f34fbcc.html

Red Sea Global and Riyadh Air launch strategic alliance to elevate Saudi tourism worldwide

Read more: https://www.redseaglobal.com/en/w/media-center/red-sea-global-and-riyadh-air-launch-strategic-alliance-to-elevate-saudi-tourism-worldwide/

Retiring from Dublin Airport after 46 years: ‘There’s camaraderie you won’t find anywhere else… We’ve laughed together, cried together’ [Paywall]

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/retiring-from-dublin-airport-after-46-years-theres-camaraderie-you-wont-find-anywhere-else-weve-laughed-together-cried-together/a876104307.html

Ryanair NW25 Spain Service Changes – 07SEP25

Read more: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250911-frnw25es

100 Buildings: Dublin Airport’s original terminal building is a wonder

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0901/1531253-100-buildings-dublin-airports-original-terminal-is-a-wonder/

400 international content creators arrive in Donegal for TBEX Europe conference 

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/400-international-content-creators-arrive-in-donegal-for-tbex-europe-conference/

X Picks:

@Jamie_Freed US FAA issues safety alert on risks posed by passenger lithium batteries on planes.

@jonostrower NEWS (via TAC/Intel our upcoming service from @theaircurrent ): FAA has granted Boeing and the 777-9 clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization phase 2D tests, which will focus on community noise eval in Montana. Phase 3 still a ways off, but progress continues for the 777X.

@LeehamNews Ortberg becomes more cautious about 737 MAX production ramp timing.

@RiyadhAir We’re proud to join forces with @RedSeaGlobal to elevate the future of Saudi tourism and position the Kingdom among premier destinations on the global stage.

Video Picks:

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