Daily Aviation Brief – 03/03/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs 

IrishAero News:

CityJet adds ex Nordica CRJ900

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr37ht6f

New Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries in Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ducpuymx

Third IndiGo A320neo Arrives at Ireland West Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2c44vs6s

Aircraft Update:

ET-BAP Boeing 737-8 MAX c/n 62463 Ethiopian Airlines Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin-Addis Ababa 14-15/02/26.

SP-RZX Boeing 737-8200 c/n 67130 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 23/02/26 (Aircraft No 210).

Global Aviation News:

AirBaltic celebrates 30 years with new brand campaign

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/airbaltic-celebrates-30-years-with-new-brand-campaign/

Air Canada Targets Sixth Freedom Traffic From Europe To Latin America

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/air-canada-targets-sixth-freedom-traffic-europe-latin-america

Azul Successfully Concludes its Financial Restructuring Process in the United States of America (Chapter 11)

https://aviator.aero/press/azul-successfully-concludes-its-financial-restructuring-process-in-the-united-states-of-america-chapter-11-

Boeing gets initial qualification certs for 777-9 training devices

Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/boeing-initial-qualification-777-9-training-devices/

Croatia Airlines celebrates 35 years of operations

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/croatia-airlines-celebrates-35-years-of-operations/

DHL Group launches pharma air bridge between Brussels Airport and Cincinnati

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/dhl-aviation/dhl-group-launches-pharma-air-bridge-between-brussels-airport-and-cincinnati/

DXB forecasts 99.5 million passengers in 2026

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessme.com/news/dxb-forecasts-99-5-million-passengers-in-2026

European Regions Airline Association welcomes Sunclass Airlines as new member

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/sunclass-airlines/european-regions-airline-association-welcomes-sunclass-airlines-as-new-member/

Over US$6.1 billion to be mobilized for newly established financial hub in Ho Chi Minh City

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/over-us6-1-billion-to-be-mobilized-for-newly-established-financial-hub-in-ho-chi-minh-city

Southwest COO on the Year Ahead and Visiting PIT

Read more: https://blueskypit.com/southwest-coo-on-the-year-ahead-and-visiting-pit/

Irish Aviation News:

‘A Difference Maker:’ How the Airbus A321LR Helps Make Pittsburgh-Dublin Possible

Read more: https://blueskypit.com/a-difference-maker-how-the-airbus-a321lr-helps-make-pittsburgh-dublin-possible/

Abelo Delivers ATR72-500 (MSN 762) to Air Navigator Group

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/abelo-delivers-atr72-500-msn-762-to-air-navigator-group

ABL Aviation Completes Two-Aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8 Mandate with TUI Airlines

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/abl-aviation-completes-two-aircraft-boeing-737-max-8-mandate-with-tui-airline

ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers Third ATR72-600 to PNG Air

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/acia-aero-leasing-delivers-third-atr72-600-to-png-air

AerCap Reports Record Full‑Year 2025 Results

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/02/aercap-reports-record-full-year-2025-results/

Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup

Read more: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797451.html

CSO Inbound Tourism January 2026 – Central Statistics Office

Read more: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-ibt/inboundtourismjanuary2026/

DAE to Acquire Macquarie AirFinance Limited in an All-Cash Transaction

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/dae-to-acquire-macquarie-airfinance-limited-in-an-all-cash-transaction

Minister O’Brien announces funding under new Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030

Read more: https://www.darraghobrien.ie/news/minister-obrien-announces-funding-under-new-regional-airports-programme-2026-2030

Ryanair CEO says Malta’s image ‘growing very strongly’ as Ryanair ramps up investment 

Read more: https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-02-11/local-news/Ryanair-CEO-says-Malta-s-image-growing-very-strongly-as-Ryanair-ramps-up-investment-6736287129

X Picks:

@AviationWeekMRO Aviation and wireless industries are collaborating to ensure safe rollout of new C-Band services. #FAA proposes upgraded radio #altimeters by 2029-2032. 

@ByERussell United putting its money where CEO Scott Kirby’s mouth is at O’Hare. The airline announced on Tuesday 750 flights from ORD to 222 destinations this summer as it fights to keep American a distant second at the airport.

@CAPA_Aviation Volaris evolves beyond VFR roots as it nears 20 years. Only 40% now VFR passengers as Mexican ULCC targets business/leisure segments with Premium Plus & loyalty programs. Challenge: diversify revenue while keeping ultra-low costs intact.

@CargoFacts Challenge Group has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ERSF Big Twin conversion on lease from AerCap, the third customer to receive the new freighter type.

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