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:
VQ-CAR Airbus A320-214 c/n 5691 SMBC Aviation Capital Ferried to Tainan 03/11/25 ex B-9941.
VQ-CBA Airbus A320-214 c/n 5759 SMBC Aviation Capital Ferried to Vilnius 05/12/25 ex B-9970.
Global Aviation News:
European Infrastructure Update: Airports – S&P Global
Eve Celebrates Brazil’s Listing and Secures $40 Million Debt from BNDES to eVTOL Program
IATA October Air Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 6.6%
Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-28-02/
ITA Airways: New Direct Rome Fiumicino – Houston Flight Set To Begin
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/ita-airways-new-direct-rome-fiumicino-houston-flight-set-to-begin
Jazeera Airways Awarded KSA Charter Carrier Tender by GACA
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/jazeera-airways-awarded-ksa-charter-carrier-tender-by-gaca
KLC Upgrades All Embraer 195-E2 Aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/klc-upgrades-all-embraer-195-e2-aircraft
LEVEL formalises independence within IAG and launches operations under LL code
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/level-autonomous-airline-iag-aoc-ll-code/
Turkish Airlines signs codeshare with South African Airways
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/turkish-airlines-signs-codeshare-with-south-african-airways
Irish Aviation News:
SMBC Aviation Capital announces financing of 20 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft with United Airlines
SSP to transform F&B offer at Belfast International Airport
Titan Aviation Leasing Delivers First of Two Airbus A330-200P2F to JD Airlines
Topflight for Schools Launch 2027 Ski Programme from City of Derry
Transport Minister Welcomes AirNav Ireland’s Investment in Air Traffic Control Training
Turkish Airlines Celebrates Its Commitment to Dublin Airport
Unleashing the Mighty Power of the Global Irish – IBGAA
Read more: https://evaint.com/issue-article/unleashing-the-mighty-power-of-the-global-irish/
Waterford Airport advances as shareholders agree to dissolve shares at EGM
World Star Aviation completes refinancing and four-year leases for two Airbus A319-111 aircraft operated by Brussels Airlines
X Picks:
@AviationWeek .@beautechaero says a looming #CF34 engine capacity crunch as regional jet fleets approach a major maintenance cycle will strain the #MRO ecosystem.
@AviationWeek New generation narrowbody engines are unlikely to match the durability of their predecessors within the next five years, engine lessor #ELFC’s COO says.
@AviationWeek Preparing to take delivery of its first @Embraer #E195-E2 in 2026 and first @Airbus #A321XLR in 2027, #LATAM Airlines Group expects the new fleet types will align well with a continued focus on premium.
@AviationWeek Swiss startup #Jekta has completed its second 1:9-scale prototype amphibious seaplane and is preparing to launch into a flight test campaign beginning in January.
@AviationWeek The world’s airlines are expected to see record-high load factors in 2026, although profit margins will remain dismally thin compared with most industries.
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