Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Aer Lingus Grows U.S. Network with A321XLR launch to RDU
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr2txz7k
ITA Airways Welcomes Irish-Registered A330neo
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4s3d2jab
PSA Airlines Adds 10th Ex-CityJet CRJ900
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3mtjpj78
Aircraft Update:
N661AZ Boeing 767-304(F) c/n 29384 Amazon Air Delivered to Brunswick 16/04/26 ex N29384.
UK67022 Boeing 767-316(F) c/n 27597 My Freighter Delivered to Tashkent 17/04/26 ex N451CM.
Global Aviation News:
EJS Completes A330 Acquisition from KLM
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/ejs-completes-a330-acquisition-from-klm
Eurowings expands Greece network via Aegean interline partnership
Etihad elevates premium cabins on flights to Mumbai and New Delhi
Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en-ie/news/etihad-elevates-premium-cabins-on-flights-to-mumbai-and-new-delhi
EU wants to spend 50% more on private jet travel despite climate pledges
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/eu-private-jet-budget-increase-air-charter-contract/
‘European Union can supply enough jet fuel to last about five months’ – Netherlands
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/european-union-can-supply-enough-jet-fuel-to-last-about-five-months/
Executive Management Changes at Turkish Airlines
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/executive-management-changes-at-turkish-airlines
Frontier to cut annual growth in a bid to boost profits
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine certified for Airbus A320neo aircraft family
Irish Aviation News:
Air Services Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 14 April 2026 Donegal-Dublin PSO route
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-04-14/702/
Dublin Airport Authority Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 14 April 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-04-14/763/
Green light given for major Waterford Airport redevelopment
Read more: https://wlrfm.com/news/greenlight-given-for-major-waterford-airport-redevelopment-3173779/
IAA Winter 2026 Assessment of the likely impact of declaring the Wishlist runway capacity
Irish Hotel Sector Remains Resilient Despite Softer Inbound Tourism
Read more: https://www.htrends.com/trends-detail-sid-140816.html
Irish visits to Spain up 8.3pc in February to 158,271, now 174pc of pre-pandemic
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ireland-visits-to-spain-monthly
Joint Committee on Transport debate -Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Discussion (Resumed) Tuesday, 14 Apr 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_transport/2026-04-14/2/
Ryanair Shareholder Gov. Forum 15 April 2026
Read more: https://investor.ryanair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ryanair-Shareholder-Forum-Apr-2026-FINAL.pdf
X Picks:
@allyversprille American Airlines puts out statement saying they are NOT interested in a merger with United. “While changes in the broader airline marketplace may be necessary, a combination with United would be negative for competition and for consumers,” it says.
@ByERussell Flight tests are underway with Boeing’s engine anti-ice fix for the 737 MAX that has been pending since at least 2023. The airframer aims to certify the MAX 7 and 10 in the second half of the year and begin deliveries in 2027.via @jonostrower.
@ByERussell Spirit forecast an avg fuel price of $2.67/gallon in 2026 on April 26. The avg market price was $3.79/gallon on April 17, per A4A.
@opinion To bolster the airline industry and encourage competition, Frontier and Spirit should merge, as should JetBlue and American, @tomwblack says.
Video Picks:
Inevitable that ticket prices will take a hit as jet fuel costs spike: IATA DG Willie Walsh
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary on preparing for increased fuel costs
Supply Chain Disruption in Aviation: Why This Crisis Is Different – Enda Corneille
