Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
China Airlines Ferries A330-300 to Ireland West Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycmutjhh
Former Xfly CRJ900 Joins CityJet Fleet
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3bzw6j26
Stellaer 212 Expands PC-24 Fleet with EI-RGO Delivery
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2jafffa8
Aircraft Update:
HK-5492 ATR72-212A(600) c/n 1488 Satena Colombia Delivered ex Dinard 25/05/26 ex OY-NZT.
LY-MLK Airbus A320-232 c/n 3968 Avion Express Ferried to Mojave 22/05/26 returned to lessor.
Global Aviation News:
Citi says IAG best positioned among European legacy airlines amid fuel cost pressures
Lufthansa exercises option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/lufthansa-exercises-option-to-acquire-a-majority-stake-in-ita-airways
Sir Tim Clark: Emirates Will Bounce Back From Crisis
Read more: https://airinsight.com/sir-tim-clark-emirates-will-bounce-back-from-crisis/
SkyGuard launches 757 freighter routes from Hong Kong
Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/skyguard-launches-757-freighter-routes-from-hong-kong/
Spanish flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/spanish-flight-seat-capacity-for-may-will-exceed-12-8m-seats/
Specialist verticals boost Cathay’s cargo volumes in April
Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft as Chinese LCC goes for growth
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/spring-airlines-aircraft-fleet-china-lcc-growth/
US Air Traffic Remains Stable in 2026
Read more: https://airinsight.com/us-air-traffic-remains-stable-in-2026/
US Tourism Leaders Push Back on Travel Concerns at IPW 2026
Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/us-tourism-leaders-push-back-on-travel-concerns-at-ipw-2026/
Wizz Air CCO: The A321XLR No Longer Fits Our Business Model
Widebody conversions overtake narrowbodies for first time in over 15 years
Irish Aviation News:
Interview: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary
Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/interview-ryanair-ceo-michael-oleary
Ryanair route cuts: All the airports and bases being abandoned in 2026
Read more: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/ryanair-pulling-out-key-airports-2026-full-list/
SMBC Aviation Capital upsizes unsecured global syndicated finance facility to $3.7 billion
TCD Researchers Engage Students with Sustainable Aviation Initiatives at Dublin Newton Room
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has commenced a 14-week public consultation and is now inviting submissions and observations
The airline Aer Lingus that helped modern Ireland take flight
Read more: https://www.irishpost.com/features/the-airline-that-helped-modern-ireland-take-flight-309046
Travel Massive Summer in Dublin with Future Travel Experience, Airportr and InflightFlix Wednesday 10 June (Register free to attend)
USA visits from Ireland down 20.5pc in April to 39,775
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/reland-visits-to-usa-monthly
X Picks:
@AlaskaAir launches its non-stop #Seattle service – Heathrow strengthens its position as the world’s most connected airport.
@IATA Ethiopia must keep aviation a national priority as air travel demand grows. Passenger numbers are set to triple over the next 20 years, making key to economic growth through continued investment in infrastructure, people and sustainability.
@leonard_berberi ANALYSIS / Rome-Seattle (Alaska Airlines), Newark-Bari (United), New York-Olbia (Delta), Rome-Houston (Ita Airways), Boston-Milan (JetBlue): in one month, 5 new routes between Italy and the USA are launched, the fastest-growing market in Europe – via @Corriere.
@theaircurrent Ethiopian Airlines is plotting a 100-jet fleet expansion even as it weathers oil shock.
Video Picks:
Aer Lingus Iolar returns to the skies LIngus@90
First direct Aer Lingus flight from Pittsburgh to Dublin takes off
Ryanair Holdings Q4 2026 Earnings Call
