Daily Aviation Brief – 13/10/2025

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

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/sanya-targets-europe-southeast-asia-after-condor-launch

St. Louis Lambert Secures First UK Nonstop In Two Decades

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/st-louis-lambert-secures-first-uk-nonstop-two-decades

Swiftair’s majority sale to Antin allows for fleet modernization focus

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/swiftairs-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

Read more: https://www.bts.gov/newsroom/us-airlines-august-2025-aviation-fuel-consumption-down-47-and-fuel-cost-gallon-down-18

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

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/vienna-airport-navigates-ulcc-pullback-calls-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

Read more: https://newsroom.fedex.com/newsroom/europe-english/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

Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/media/2025/10/02/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)

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/iat-leasing-announces-the-acquisition-of-two-2-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.

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