Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Adds Fifth Airbus A321XLR: https://tinyurl.com/msk6vwwc
Boeing Delivers 200th 737 MAX to Ryanair Group: https://tinyurl.com/489uu3k3
EI-FPT CRJ900 Cityjet Departs Fleet: https://tinyurl.com/4c39ce83
Aircraft Update:
EI-ILK Boeing 737-8200 c/n 52399 Ryanair Boeing Field-Dublin 03/10/25 (Aircraft No 200).
EI-lLL Boeing 737-8200 c/n 67066 Ryanair Boeing Field-Dublin 07/10/25 (Aircraft No 201).
EI-lLI Boeing 737-8200 c/n 67137 Ryanair Boeing Field-Dublin 09/10/25 (Aircraft No 202).
Global Aviation News:
Riyadh Air Announces Inaugural London Flights Commencing October 26th
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/riyadh-air-announces-inaugural-london-flights-commencing-october-26th
Sanya Targets Europe, Southeast Asia After Condor Launch
St. Louis Lambert Secures First UK Nonstop In Two Decades
Swiftair’s majority sale to Antin allows for fleet modernization focus
U.S. Airlines’ August 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 4.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon down 1.8% from July 2025
Utah’s Breeze Airways reveals plans for a 400-aircraft fleet
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/utahs-breeze-airways-reveals-plans-for-a-400-aircraft-fleet/
Vienna Airport Navigates ULCC Pullback, Calls For Tax Reform
Wolf Holding Announces Launch Of $500M Capital Raise
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/wolf-holding-announces-launch-of-500m-capital-raise
64,000 New Pilots Needed in Europe in the Next Decade
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/10/64000-new-pilots-needed-in-europe-in-the-next-decade/
Irish Aviation News:
Aer Lingus: The Airbus A321XLR is a ‘fantastic aircraft’
Read more: https://thepointsguy.com/news/airlines-a321xlr-airbus-deliveries/
FedEx Launches New Flight Between Indianapolis and Dublin
‘Flight tax cut could mean more Newquay services’ – Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjek4rdlwvo.amp
France tops ATC delays league in September – Ryanair
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/france-tops-atc-delays-league-in-september-ryanair/
Guaranteed Irish partners with daa to showcase homegrown brands at Dublin Airport
Read mroe: https://businessplus.ie/media-plus/guaranteed-irish-daa/
IAA publishes final decision on Dublin Airport’s Summer 2026 Capacity
IAT Leasing announces the acquisition of two A330 aircraft leased to International Airlines Group (IAG)
Spain hosted record 334,425 Irish tourists in August
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/spain-hosted-record-334425-irish-in-august/
X Picks:
@airindia Every new runway brings Air India one step closer to connecting all of India to the world. Many congratulations on your launch, @navimumairport! Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s second airport is a yet another reflection of India’s ascent in global aviation and its aspirations, and we’re so excited!.
@AviationWeek .@AmericanAir plans to retrofit all its dual-class regional jets with refreshed interiors, amidst a continued push to expand premium offerings.
@AviationWeek Cathay Group has awarded @LHTechnik its largest-ever maintenance, repair and overhaul (#MRO) contract with the carrier, covering nearly all its @Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft.
@AviationWeek Following a recent deal with @AerCapNV to reject 27 Neos, @SpiritAirlines is also seeking to reject 87 #A320ceo and neo-family aircraft from a multitude of other lessors.
Video Picks:
Alberta’s Danielle Smith announces $11M for aviation training hub in Calgary
Archer Aviation CEO on new partnership in Japan, LA28 Olympics and the FAA
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