Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
FedEx Launches new strategic IND-Dublin route: https://tinyurl.com/55asvwpj
IndiGo A320neo Arrives at Ireland West Airport: https://tinyurl.com/2p8yyxpw
SkyUp Airlines Adds Chișinău–Dublin Route: https://tinyurl.com/3m28fheu
Aircraft Update:
A6-FPG Boeing 737-8 c/n 61019 FlyDubai Delivered Boeing Field-Shannon-Dubai International 10-11/10/25.
SE-RGC Airbus A319-112 c/n 3445 Braathens International Airways Ferried to St Anthan 07/10/25.
Global Aviation News:
EBAA and GAMA Oppose New European Aviation Fuel Tax
Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-10-07/ebaa-and-gama-oppose-new-european-aviation-fuel-tax
European airline CEOs urge EU leaders to reform policies and protect competitiveness
Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/airlines-for-europe-a4e/european-airline-ceos-urge-eu-leaders-to-reform-policies-and-protect-competitiveness/
Delta Sees ‘Opportunity’ as Q3 Corp. Sales Rebound
Read more: https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Delta-Sees-Opportunity-as-Q3-Corp-Sales-Rebound
easyJet announces ambitious growth plans in Morocco
Read more: https://www.easyjet.com/en/news/story/easyjet-announces-ambitious-growth-plans-in-morocco-and-the-launch-of-a-new
Hong Kong unveils complimentary half-day tour programme for stop-overs
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/hong-kong-unveils-complimentary-half-day-tour-programme-for-stop-overs/
Iberia Analyzes In-House Airbus A350 Base Maintenance
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/iberia-analyzes-house-airbus-a350-base-maintenance
Jetstream Aviation Capital announces the delivery of one ATR 72-600 on lease to Loganair
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jetstream-aviation-capital-announces-the-delivery-of-one-atr-72-600-on-lease-to-loganair
Spirit Airlines Receives Court Approval For $475 Million Debtor-In-Possession Financing And Key Agreement With Its Largest Aircraft Lessor
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/spirit-airlines-receives-court-approval-for-475-million-debtor-in-possession-financing-and-key-agreement-with-its-largest-aircraft-lessor
SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrives in its new Zurich home
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/swisss-first-airbus-a350-arrives-in-its-new-zurich-home
UK industry ‘very resilient’ despite financial uncertainty, says Tui UK boss
Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/uk-industry-very-resilient-despite-financial-uncertainty-says-tui-uk-boss
United celebrates operational turnaround at its Newark hub
Read more: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/United-celebrates-operational-turnaround-Newark-hub?ct=
Irish Aviation News:
Irish Air Corps Take Delivery of Third Airbus C-295
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/10/irish-air-corps-take-delivery-of-third-airbus-c-295/
MAAS Aviation extends contract with Airbus for the painting of A320 and A220 aircraft in Mobile, Alabama
Read more: https://maasaviation.com/maas-aviation-extends-contract-with-airbus-for-the-painting-of-a320-and-a220-aircraft-in-mobile-alabama/
MONTE Finances Three Reims-Cessna F406 Aircraft for RVL Aviation
Read more: https://www.monteglobal.co.uk/monte-finances-three-reims-cessna-406-aircraft-for-rvl-aviation/
Portugal on course for 550k trips from Ireland in 2025
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/portugal-on-course-for-550k-trips-from-ireland-in-2025/
Rumours of EasyJet takeover are evidence of consolidation flagged by Michael O’Leary
Read more: https://www.businesspost.ie/markets/rumours-of-easyjet-takeover-are-evidence-of-consolidation-flagged-by-michael-oleary/
Ryanair to use A320 on Belfast to Mallorca in summer 2026
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-to-use-a320-on-belfast-to-mallorca-in-summer-2026/
‘SAF supply is too limited and too expensive’ – Eddie Wilson at World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/world-aviation-festival-2025-begins-in-lisbon/
Third-time lucky: CityJet survival plan succeeds against “disgruntled” shareholder
Read more: https://thecurrency.news/articles/203533/third-time-lucky-cityjet-survival-plan-succeeds-against-disgruntled-shareholder/
Three KSG food outlets open in Dublin airport Terminal 1
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/three-ksg-food-outlets-open-in-dublin-airport-terminal-1/
The Shannon Airport Group Earns Three New Industry Award Nominations and Wins National Sustainability Award
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/10/the-shannon-airport-group-earns-three-new-industry-award-nominations-and-wins-national-sustainability-award/
Wizz Air offers free pilot training as it announces recruitment drive in Ireland
Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41724570.html
X Picks:
@CAPA_Aviation “What other airlines do you admire and why?”. When asked by American Express, Qantas CEO Marcus reveals his picks; Scandinavian for punctuality, Emirates for network, United for digital, and Delta for baggage tracking.
@FirstSquawk Boeing’s 777X is now expected to enter commercial service in early 2027, with potential non-cash accounting charges ranging from $2.5 billion to $4 billion due to continued program delays and reach-forward losses. Key customers, including Lufthansa and Emirates, are adjusting fleet plans, while Boeing seeks to offset financial impacts with production gains on other programs under CEO Kelly Ortberg.
@HeathrowAirport Welcome to the family, @IndiGo6E. From 26 October, IndiGo will launch direct, daily flights between Mumbai and Heathrow. This marks IndiGo’s first service to our airport, bringing even more choice for travellers between India and the UK.
@IATA Even if you halve the number, it’s still a massive drag on the industry.” IATA Director General Willie Walsh discusses how airlines are facing more than $11 billion in extra costs from supply chain disruption this year. #IATAWSOC.
Video Picks:
Delta Sees Robust Demand Amid Premium Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nS8SOtOAtE
Tell Me Why: ‘oneworld is extremely important for us’ — Turkka Kuusisto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAX83b3BdOg
The spirit of flight lives on at Dubai Airshow 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugc5LCM9U4o
