Daily Aviation Brief – 17/12/2025

 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

Read more: https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/european-infrastructure-update-airports-s101652362

Eve Celebrates Brazil’s Listing and Secures $40 Million Debt from BNDES to eVTOL Program

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/eve-celebrates-brazils-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

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/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

Read more: https://www.dfnionline.com/brand-news/confectionery-fine-foods/belfast-international-airport-and-ssp-to-transform-fb-offer-under-ten-year-contract-03-12-2025/

Titan Aviation Leasing Delivers First of Two Airbus A330-200P2F to JD Airlines

Read more https://aviator.aero/press/titan-aviation-leasing-delivers-first-of-two-airbus-a330-200p2f-to-jd-airlines

Topflight for Schools Launch 2027 Ski Programme from City of Derry

Read more: https://www.cityofderryairport.com/2025/11/17/topflight-for-schools-launch-2027-ski-programme-from-city-of-derry/

Transport Minister Welcomes AirNav Ireland’s Investment in Air Traffic Control Training

Read more: https://www.airnav.ie/news/transport-minister-welcomes-airnav-ireland-s-investment-in-air-traffic-control-training

Turkish Airlines Celebrates Its Commitment to Dublin Airport

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/supplier-spotlight-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

Read more: https://www.waterford-news.ie/news/waterford-airport-advances-as-shareholders-agree-to-dissolve-shares-at-egm_arid-80320.html

World Star Aviation completes refinancing and four-year leases for two Airbus A319-111 aircraft operated by Brussels Airlines

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/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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