Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Croatia Airlines inaugural A220-300 service to Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8knwk
Luxair’s B737 MAX Makes Dublin Debut
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4cucsdvf
Titan Airways Embraer 190LR Debuts in Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysteey3d
Aircraft Update:
TC-NDO Airbus A231-271N c/n 8968 AJet Ferried to Istanbul 05/04/26 ex VT-IUH.
2-MEDF Boeing 737-8F2(F) c/n 29876 West Atlantic Delivered to East Midlands 09/04/26 to become G-NPTG.
Global Aviation News:
Boeing 757-200F type on verge of returning to Africa
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/757-200f-type-on-verge-of-returning-to-africa/
Jet2 Launches First Ever Business Class Flight for Customers
Read more: https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-launches-first-ever-business-class-flight-for-customers/
Lufthansa Group Accelerates Strategy Implementation
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lufthansa-group-accelerates-strategy-implementation
Norse Atlantic Launches Strategic Review – Sale, Merger or Partnership Not Ruled Out
SAA announces resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof John Lamola
Systems, trades, materials and engines for Boeing’s next airplane
Read more: https://leehamnews.com/2026/04/16/systems-trades-materials-and-engines-for-boeings-next-airplane/
UK travel growth lags global average as tax hikes hit airports
Read more: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/uk-travel-growth-lags-global-average-as-tax-hikes-hit-airports/
UPS projects to boost capacity at 3 Asia air hubs
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-projects-to-boost-capacity-at-3-asia-air-hubs
Werner Aero Announces Acquisition of Airbus A320-200 (MSN 3366)
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/werner-aero-announces-acquisition-of-airbus-a320-200-msn-3366–
Irish Aviation News:
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland unite at Routes Asia in Xi’an, China
Ryanair increases its capacity by 6% in Reus while cutting flights in Girona due to fees
Thompson Aero Seating reveals VantageXL+ First at AIX
Read more: https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/thompson-reveals-vantagexl-first-at-aix/
The potential of Waterford Airport, according to aviation leaders!
Read more: https://wlrfm.com/podcast/listen-the-potential-of-waterford-airport-according-to-aviation-leaders/
The Wright Group’s sense of place concept Clipper Bar & Kitchen takes off at Dublin Airport
Tourism Ireland SOAR (Situation & Outlook Analysis Report) March 2026
‘Used in over two million aircraft seats worldwide’: Northern Ireland aerospace firms ride global demand surge
US Dept of Transport extends deadline for retaliation decision on Dublin Airport passenger cap to May 6
X Picks:
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@ByERussell “The higher end consumer, the premium consumer, is, candidly, immune or becoming more immune to the headlines and not delaying their investment in the experience economy — waiting to see what the next headline is going to be,” Delta CEO Bastian says.
@davidshepardson Confirming @business on United CEO Scott Kirby pitching potential tie-up with American to SAOs and adding this: Kirby raised potential merger in meeting with Trump in February, sources tell @Reuters.
@DeltaNewsHub .@Delta will debut next-gen Delta One® suites on new A350-1000s and expand our suite offering to the A330-200/300 fleet, extending our lead with the most business class suites of any U.S. airline.
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