Daily Aviation Brief – 15/07/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:
Read more: https://www.acumen.aero/blogs
IrishAero News:
Emirates A350 in new UAE flag livery visits Dublin
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2afmxduy

Former Nok Air Boeing 737-800 arrives at Ireland West Airport
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3hhzdsnw

PSA Airlines Expands Fleet with Ex-CityJet CRJ900s
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yutrz5sr

Aircraft Update:
N464KH Boeing 737-48E(F) c/n 28198 Aloha Airlines Registered at Shannon 09/07/26 ex 2-RAJZ.
OE-IEC Airbus A320-271N c/n 11002 Eirtech Aviation Registered at Shannon 07/07/26 ex N960NK.
Global Aviation News:
ACI Europe Open Letter to President of The European Commission on the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES)
Read more: https://www.aci-europe.org/media-room/610-open-letter-to-president-of-the-european-commission-on-the-schengen-entry-exit-system-ees.html

Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity made possible by aircraft efficiency
Read more: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-07-airbus-forecasts-traffic-growth-driven-by-urbanisation-and-increased-connectivity-made-possible-by

Aircalin Secures Financing for First Airbus A350-900
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aircalin-secures-financing-for-first-airbus-a350-900

AirAsia Completes Transition to AirAsia Group Berhad
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/airasia-completes-transition-to-airasia-group-berhad

Air Premia Approves Capital Increase to Restore Financial Stability
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-premia-approves-capital-increase-to-restore-financial-stability

Apollo Reaches Agreement in Principle on Possible £5.7 Billion Acquisition of easyJet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/apollo-reaches-agreement-in-principle-on-possible-5-7-billion-acquisition-of-easyjet

Avflight Stunning New FBO in Traverse City/KTVC
Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/avflight-stunning-new-fbo-in-traverse-cityktvc

Alaska Airlines ‘Ready’ to Be US’s Fourth-Largest Carrier, Exec Says
Read more: https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/alaska-airlines-ready-to-compete-to-be-us-s-fourth-largest-carrier-exec-says

Binter hosts European regional airlines in Gran Canaria
Read more: https://www.laranews.net/binter-hosts-european-regional-airlines-in-gran-canaria/

BOC Aviation Places Five Airbus A321neo Aircraft with AJet
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/boc-aviation-places-five-airbus-a321neo-aircraft-with-ajet

British Airways marks 80 years of flying to the United States and announces significant lounge investment
Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/british-airways-marks-80-years-of-flying-to-the-united-states-and-announces-significant-lounge-investment-302815851.html

Emirates to debut A380 to Delhi from October, Premium Economy to expand to six points in India
Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-to-debut-a380-to-delhi-from-october-premium-economy-to-expand-to-six-points-in-india/#

Irish Aviation News:

AerCap Places Three Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters with China Southern Air Logistics
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aercap-places-three-boeing-777-300ersf-converted-freighters-with-china-southern-air-logistics

Aer Lingus Regional has 31 routes in July; capacity is up 10% in a year
Read more: https://airserviceone.com/aer-lingus-regional-has-31-routes-in-july-capacity-is-up-10-in-a-year/

AIB Capital Markets supports SMBC Aviation Capital as part of its $3.7bn Syndicated Finance Facility
Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aibireland_aib-capital-markets-is-proud-to-support-smbc-activity-7478809882851348480-myFA

Air Services Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday – 30 June 2026 – City of Derry PSO Route
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-06-30/211/

Aviation Capital Group Closes $1.48 Billion Unsecured Facility
Read more: https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/press/2026/07/09/aviation-capital-group-closes-1-48-billion-unsecured-facility/

Bray Air Display Returns Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Read more: https://brayairdisplay.com/sonic-boom-bray-gravity-defying-aerobatics-high-octane-thrills-set-transform-coastline-bray-air-display-returns-saturday-august-1st-2026/

Club Travel completes acquisition of Maureen Delmar Travel
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/club-travel-completes-acquisition-of-maureen-delmar-travel/

Come Fly With Me: Aviation, tourism and Irish design
Read more: https://www.researchireland.ie/news/come-fly-with-me/

Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Dáil Éireann – 30 June 2026
Read more: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/vote/dail/34/2026-06-30/164/

Michael O’Leary is already Europe’s longest serving airline CEO but who is next?
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/michael-oleary-is-already-europes-longest-serving-airline-ceo-but-who-is-next/

X Picks:
@AviationWeek Spain’s airport operator AENA will begin managing passenger capacity by terminal at Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat airports from the summer 2027 season, aiming to make better use of existing terminal space as traffic continues to grow.
@AviationWeek @RoyalJordanian is advancing its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve a competitive fleet size and expand its cargo operations with @Airbus A330Fs.
@AviationWeek Some of @SpiritAirlines fleet of young #A320neo aircraft are being snapped up by aftermarket suppliers for teardown, with engines diverted to the spares market.
@AviationWeek @vietjetvietnam has reportedly taken the initial regulatory steps toward establishing a carrier in Australia to take on the powerful incumbents on domestic routes.
Video Picks:
Boeing expands production of 737 Max | FOX 13 Seattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz905ktPlAg

daa international Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQeul-JEnls

Dubai just certified the world’s first commercial vertiport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfh6puz0hdY

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