Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Emirates Operates Inaugural Starlink-Equipped Boeing 777 Service to Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/va8nz86k
Qatar Airways Boosts Dublin route
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mberj4rs
TAAG’s Fourth A220-300 Delivery via Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3v4nmsj5
Aircraft Update:
9H-WAV Airbus A320-232 c/n 8151 Wizzair Malta Ferried to Shannon 22/11/25.
9H-WZE Airbus A320-232 c/n 6131 Wizzair Malta Ferried to Shannon 08/12/25.
Global Aviation News:
Boeing takes 116 to 75 lead in November orders
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/boeing-takes-big-lead-in-november-aircraft-order-16-to-75-for-airbus
LEVEL drops Iberia IB code as it plans to increase winter 2025-6 capacity
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/level-drops-iberia-ib-code/
Max Kownatzki appointed new CEO of Eurowings
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/max-kownatzki-appointed-new-ceo-of-eurowings
Middle Eastern airlines the most profitable in the world – IATA
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/middle-eastern-airlines-the-most-profitable-in-the-world-iata
Pegasus Airlines signs agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings
Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer
SAS launches SAS Holidays – a brand-new all-in-one travel product
Spanish LCC Volotea Is Growing Fast And With Purpose
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/spanish-lcc-volotea-growing-fast-purpose
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Cargo Delivers First Boeing 777-300EESF To Fly Meta
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aercap-cargo-delivers-first-boeing-777-300eesf-to-fly-meta
AerFin acquires and begins teardown of CFM56-5B PIP engines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aerfin-acquires-and-begins-teardown-of-cfm56-5b-pip-engines
ATC delays have doubled across Europe, not counting strikes – Willie Walsh
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/atc-delays-have-doubled-across-europe-not-counting-strike-willie-walsh
‘Aviation is a fantastic, rewarding industry for women as well as men’ – Willie Walsh
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/fantastic-rewarding-industry-for-men-and-for-women-willie-walsh
Aviation taxes NEVER achieve their objectives – Willie Walsh
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aviation-taxes-never-achieve-their-objectives-willie-walsh
Avolon: Looking to long-term eco-aviation investment opportunities
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2025/12/11/avolon-looking-to-long-term-eco-aviation-investment-opportunities/
Dublin Airport ready to welcome record 1.8m passengers this Christmas
From Dublin to AlUla – Alliance Aviation Group
Read more: https://evaint.com/issue-article/from-dublin-to-alula/
Kinsale Aviation Festival 2025
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2025/12/kinsale-aviation-festival-2025/
Ryanair calls on Transport Minister O’Brien to expand regional airport programme funding cap to 3m passengers
X Picks:
@Acyn Trump: I left the Middle East bringing back $3 trillion and lots of Boeing airplanes like 300 and Boeing gave me the award for the greatest salesman in the history of Boeing which is a nice little award.
@AkasaAir Yet another milestone in our growth story! Our 31st aircraft VT-YBH joins the fleet, featuring state-of-the-art Safran Z200 seats for enhanced comfort & efficiency.
@AlaskaAir SEA nonstop to London is on sale now, with flights starting 5/21/26. Fly aboard our 787 Dreamliners w/ fully-enclosed suites, lie-flat seats, entertainment screens in all cabins & a @Filson and Salt & Stone amenity kit. Subject to government approval.
@Boeing Today, we welcome Spirit AeroSystems back to the Boeing family. This acquisition marks a significant step in our commitment to aviation safety and quality. We look forward to strengthening our production and supply chain stability together.
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