Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read here: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus to Expand A320neo Fleet
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3597whap
Buzz adds 7 Boeing 737NGs
Read more : https://tinyurl.com/umb6knst
Widerøe Grows Dublin–Bergen Route for S26
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/26w8v5dy
Aircraft Update:
SU-BWB Airbus A320-214 c/n 6516 Air Cairo Delivered to Cairo 03/02/26 ex 9K-AKJ.
9H-BRD Embraer 190F c/n 1900360 Bridges Air Cargo Ferried to Bratislava 09/02/26.
Global Aviation News:
American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales
Read more: https://avitrader.com/2026/01/29/american-airlines-sets-sights-on-growth-after-record-2025-sales/
Boeing targets April for first production 777X flight
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/boeing-production-777x-april-first-flight/
Charleroi Airport earns UN-recognised ‘SDG’s Pioneer’ certification for ESG leadership
China Cargo 777F fleet to surpass 20 this year
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/china-cargo-777f-fleet-to-surpass-20-this-year/
Dr. Peters Group Achieves Success With Three Airbus A380 Funds
EES vs ETIAS: Main differences to know for travellers
Read more: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/ees-vs-etias-main-differences-know-travellers-2026-01-29_en
EGYPTAIR takes delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/egyptair-takes-delivery-of-its-first-of-16-airbus-a350-900-aircraft
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester
IAG asks Portuguese government for full ownership of TAP
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/iag-full-ownership-tap/
Wizz Air Marks a Year of Growth and Improved Performance in 2025
Irish Aviation News:
AerCap Grows its Portfolio, but Without new Direct Orders
Read more: https://airinsight.com/aercap-grows-its-portfolio-but-without-new-direct-orders/
Aer Lingus opens applications for 2026 aircraft engineer apprenticeship
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-opens-applications-for-2026-aircraft-engineer-apprenticeship/
IAA Consultation on the establishment of UGZ in Cork CTR
Read more: https://www.iaa.ie/media/2026/02/06/consultation-on-the-establishment-of-ugz-in-cork-ctr
ICBA Welcomes Historic Decision to Lift Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
Read more: https://irelandcanada.com/icba-welcomes-historic-decision-to-lift-dublin-airport-passenger-cap/
Irish Arrivals to Greece Rise 37.4% as Demand Accelerates
Read more: https://news.gtp.gr/2026/02/05/irish-arrivals-to-greece-rise-37-4-as-demand-accelerates/
Irish hotels brace for mixed 2026
Read more: https://www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/reland-hotel-sector-outlook-2026/
Michael O’Leary offers hope of eventual return to Ukraine but only on Ryanair’s terms
MRO squeeze opens door for Ireland as global aviation demand surges
Tree Communications lands TAP Air Portugal Ireland UK PR Account
Read more: https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/tree-communications-lands-tap-air-portugal-uk-pr-account/
X Picks:
@AirlineHub1 Delta re-enters California’s premium market, relaunching SNA-JFK with six weekly 757-200 flights and 16 Delta One lie-flat seats. Service starts May 7, 2026.
@AviationWeek Despite dramatic long-term fleet growth projections, @Boeing data shows that Southeast Asia is still behind 2019 levels in terms of narrowbody capacity.
@ByERussell Alaska to Europe. Delta’s “Route Race.” Air France’s “Eiffel Tower to Eiffel Tower connection.” Southwest to The Last Frontier. 9 new routes travelers can look forward to this year.
@business SAS is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about making a large purchase of widebody jets as the Scandinavian carrier bets on increasing demand for long-haul travel from its hub in Copenhagen, the airline’s chief executive officer said.
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