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
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
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
Over US$6.1 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
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
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
Ryanair CEO says Malta’s image ‘growing very strongly’ as Ryanair ramps up investment
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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