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:
OE-IHK Airbus A321-271N c/n 8952 TFDAC Ireland Registered at Castellón 07/10/25 ex VT-IUG.
VQ-CAC Embraer 175 c/n 1700339 Star Air Delivered to Bangalore 04/10/25.
VQ-CAV Airbus A320-232 c/n 5731 VivaAerobus Delivered to Monterrey 02/10/25.
Global Aviation News:
Air Canada elevates onboard experience in Economy with complimentary beer, wine and snacks
Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/10/air-canada-elevates-onboard-experience-in-economy-with-complimentary-beer-wine-and-snacks/
Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg meets Rolls-Royce to plan replacement for B737MAX
Read more https://www.travelextra.ie/kelly-ortberg-meets-rolls-royce-on-plans-for-single-aisle-to-replace-b737max/
British Airways to boost connectivity between the UK and India
Read more: https://mediacentre.britishairways.com/pressrelease/details/23973
Central Airlines adds another ex-Emirates 777F
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/central-airlines-adds-another-ex-emirates-777f/
Doncaster Sheffield return could be a possibility, Tui chief suggests
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/doncaster-sheffield-return-could-be-a-possibility-tui-chief-suggests
Emirates empowers customers with accessibility requirements through suite of new services and enhancements
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-empowers-customers-with-accessibility-requirements-through-suite-of-new-services-and-enhancements/
‘Feedstock availability NOT a barrier to decarbonisation’ – IATA
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/feedstock-availability-not-a-barrier-to-decarbonisation-iata/
HALO AirFinance Closes Eighth and Final Loan for Crestone Air Partners
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/halo-airfinance-closes-eighth-and-final-loan-for-crestone-air-partners-completing-portfolio-of-transactions
Lufthansa announces ‘Future Onboard Experience’ as it aims to redefine long-haul travel
Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/10/lufthansa-announces-future-onboard-experience-as-it-aims-to-redefine-long-haul-travel/
Riyadh Air elevates inflight journey with new FlightPath3D map experience
Read more: https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/10/riyadh-air-elevates-inflight-journey-with-new-flightpath3d-map-experience/
United Adds Flights to New Cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain next Summer
Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-adds-flights-to-new-cities-in-croatia-italy-scotland-and-spain-next-summer-302579651.html
Irish Aviation News:
AvCon 2025 attracts 8,000 students and teachers to Baldonnel
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/avcon-2025-attracts-8000-students-and-teachers-to-baldonnel/
Cork Airport strikes the right notes with Guinness Cork Jazz Festival partnership
Read more: https://www.corkairport.com/news/detail/2025/09/24/cork-airport-strikes-the-right-notes-with-guinness-cork-jazz-festival-partnership
Clover Aviation Capital Renews $500 Million with Mizuho Bank and Upsizes to $150 Million with BNP Paribas in Bilateral Unsecured Revolving Facilities
https://aviator.aero/press/clover-aviation-capital-renews-us500-million-with-mizuho-bank-and-upsizes-to-us150-million-with-bnp-paribas-in-bilateral-unsecured-revolving-facilities
daa signs €265m contract to construct airfield tunnel with joint venture
Read more:
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1009/1537631-daa-signs-265m-contract-to-construct-airfield-tunnel/
Dublin Airport unveils Winter 2025/26 schedule
Read more: https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2025/10/06/dublin-airport-unveils-winter-2025-26-schedule
Michael O’Leary ‘confident’ that air fares for summer 2025 are back up 7pc to 2023 levels
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/michael-oleary-confident-that-air-fares-for-summer-2025-are-back-up-7pc-to-2023-levels/
Ryanair takes aim at Wizz Air and predicts competitor’s collapse
Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/10/ryanair-takes-aim-at-wizz-air-and.html
Ryanair to launch new route from Brussels South Charleroi to Newcastle
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-to-launch-new-route-from-brussels-south-charleroi-to-newcastle/
Shannon Airport’s Declan Power Marks Historic Milestone with 30 Consecutive World Routes Events
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/shannon-airports-declan-power-marks-historic-milestone-with-30-consecutive-world-routes-events/
Stratos agrees sale of A380-800 with Emirates
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/stratos-agrees-sale-of-a380-800-with-emirates
Tao Climate Nominated for Two Irish Aviation Industry Awards for FlyGuiltFree.com
Read more: https://taoclimate.com/tao-climate-nominated-for-two-irish-aviation-industry-awards-for-flyguiltfree-com/
Tánaiste and Chief of Staff Welcome New Aircraft for Air Corps
Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/press-releases/t%C3%A1naiste-and-chief-of-staff-welcome-new-aircraft-for-air-corps/
X Picks:
@CaraHunterMLA Derry-Dublin flights are back! A vital link for business, education, tourism, and families. The North West has too long been overlooked this route brings the opportunities our communities deserve.
@DFO_IFO 1st time in history: @CBP Preclearance Dublin surpassed 2 million passengers this year! Preclearance in Ireland is critical to CBP’s extended border strategy, enhancing national security & streamlining travel while interdicting potential threats. #OFOProud #KeepingAmericaSafe.
@embraer NEWS | LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2.
@eoghancorry Ryanair passenger numbers in September were 19.4m, a record for the month, but monthly growth has fallen to a 12 year low (pandemic months excepted).
Video Picks:
Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman talks about airline’s future in Rhode Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWHauVx4pk
British Airways Announces New Non-stop Flight Between St. Louis and London
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sa7f1lPBYw
Clare Tourism Chair Says No Dublin Cap Will Boost Shannon And Visitors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxr_q0YkdiM
