Daily Aviation Brief – 18/06/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

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

IrishAero News:

airBaltic recommences Dublin to Riga route

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n78d728

EI-HXH Airbus A321LR Delivered to ITA Airways

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2t38wzr9 

Ireland West Airport aims for French Connectivity 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/nhe8w2fc

Aircraft Update:

LY-BVJ Airbus A321-211 c/n 4461 Aero Capital Solutions Ferried to Istanbul 06/06/26 ex 9H-SLC.

N523VL Airbus A320-233 c/n 6014 Volaris Ferried to Orlando Sandford 05/06/26 returned to lessor.

Global Aviation News:

Emirates ready to invest in daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-ready-to-invest-in-daily-flights-to-berlin-and-stuttgart/

National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/national-airlines-continues-strategic-fleet-expansion-with-delivery-of-second-boeing-777f

Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/philippine-airlines-to-join-oneworld-alliance

Plus Ultra signs a long-term ACMI agreement to operate the Harare–London route

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/plus-ultra-signs-a-long-term-acmi-agreement-to-operate-the-harare-london-route

Privilege Style to enter freighter market with A330-300P2F

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/privilege-style-to-enter-freighter-market-with-a330-300p2f/

United CEO Quells Consolidation Chatter, Stays Bullish On American Merger

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/united-ceo-quells-consolidation-chatter-stays-bullish-american

3TOP Aviation Services Expands Fleet Portfolio with Acquisition of Two Embraer E190 Aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/3top-aviation-services-expands-fleet-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-two-embraer-e190-aircraft

1st Amazon factory 767-300F begins service with ABX

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/1st-amazon-factory-767-300f-begins-service-with-abx/

7Air to enter widebody segment with 767 freighter

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/fleets/7air-to-enter-widebody-segment-with-767-freighter/

Irish Aviation News:

Azorra places additional firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/azorra-places-additional-firm-order-for-15-embraer-e195-e2

Irish community campaigning for Knock-Newcastle air route

Read more: https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/06/05/irish-community-campaigning-for-knock-newcastle-air-route/

‘Irish capacity up by 50pc and upgrades to come’ – INTERVIEW: Karolien De Hertogh of United Airlines

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/interview-karolien-de-hertogh-of-united-airlines/

Legislation to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap expected by July 

Read more: https://share.google/qy2szwhpFvHtYUYl4

“Lower Fares Than Competitors”: Ryanair Is Now Debt-Free With 620 Owned 737s

Read more: https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-debt-free-620-owned-boeing-737s/

SAM NI Completes £10M Facility Expansion to Meet Rising Global Aerospace Demand

Read more: https://syncni.com/article/15343/sam-ni-completes-10m-facility-expansion-to-meet-rising-global-aerospace-demand?trk=public_post_comment-text

SMBC Aviation Capital Launches Sustainability Strategy 2030 & Beyond

Read more: https://www.smbc.aero/news/2026/smbc-aviation-capital-launches-sustainability-strategy-2030-beyond-proving-progress

Speculation about Ryanair route to Dublin from Norwich Airport

Read more: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26175112.speculation-ryanair-route-dublin-norwich-airport/

Shannon Airliner Update

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/06/shannon-airliner-update-58/

Shamrock shake-up

Read more: https://www.key.aero/article/shamrock-shake

Walsh takes aim at engine OEMs in last IATA AGM address

Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/06/walsh-takes-aim-at-engine-oems-in-last-iata-agm-address/

X Picks:

@CNBCTV18Live #EthiopianAirlines CEO: Fuel is 54% of operating cost after #WestAsia conflict.

@IATA Air cargo was central to enabling frontloading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other modes of transport.

@JimByersTravel WestJet says the ongoing jet fuel crisis has forced it to cut 1% of routes this month, plus 3% in May and 5.5% in June. No details available yet but it’s a huge story in Canadian travel.

@staunovo Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war.

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