Daily Aviation Brief – 24/07/2026

Acumen Blogs & Newsletters:

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

IrishAero News:

Dublin Aerospace welcomes former Spirit Airlines A320neo

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4x5m7dwt

Dublin Named Launch Base for Ryanair’s 737 MAX-10

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bddp8w6s

Swiss reinstates Geneva-Dublin route

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bp676v9w

Aircraft Update:

TC-CON Boeing 737-81D c/n 39412 Corendon Air Ferried to St Anthan 14/07/26 returned to lessor.

2-JJPC Airbus A320-232 c/n 5093 Tokyo Century Corp Ferried to Malta 25/06/26 ex JA01JJ.

Global Aviation News:

Emirates customers embrace Starlink Wi-Fi One million connections and counting

Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/one-million-connections-and-counting-emirates-customers-embrace-starlink-wi-fi/

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-airways-marks-20-years-of-flying-to-france

Executive Jet Support Begins Airbus A330 Teardown Program

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/executive-jet-support-begins-airbus-a330-teardown-program

Former AeroSur President Plans New Bolivian Airline Launch in 2027

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/former-aerosur-president-plans-new-bolivian-airline-launch-in-2027

GA Telesis and CASC Announce and Sign Landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement 

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/ga-telesis-and-casc-announce-and-sign-landmark-strategic-cooperation-agreement-at-mro-greater-china

GE Aerospace and UKEF Launch US$1 Billion Engine Maintenance Financing Program

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/ge-aerospace-and-ukef-launch-us1-billion-engine-maintenance-financing-program

HSBC Supports First K-SURE-Backed Aircraft Financing for Korean Air

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/hsbc-supports-first-k-sure-backed-aircraft-financing-for-korean-air

IATA Outlines Four Priorities to Strengthen the Aviation Supply Chain

Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/06-24-iata-outlines-four-priorities-to-strengthen-aviation-supply-chain/

JetBlue Launches Largest-Ever Fort Lauderdale Schedule

Read more: https://news.jetblue.com/latest-news/press-release-details/2026/JetBlue-Launches-Largest-Ever-Fort-Lauderdale-Schedule-Reinforcing-Long-Term-Commitment-to-South-Florida/default.aspx

Jetex Announces its Entry into Indonesia’s Aviation Market

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/jetex-announces-its-entry-into-indonesias-aviation-market

Learn the airline innovation model that actually scales startups – IAGi

Read more: https://tech.eu/2026/07/02/learn-the-airline-innovation-model-that-actually-scales-startups/

Pegasus Airlines Plans $149.9 Million Tap of Existing 2031 Notes

Read mroe: https://aviator.aero/press/pegasus-airlines-plans-us149-9-million-tap-of-existing-2031-notes

Philippine Airlines Prices $300 Million Inaugural Bond Offering

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/philippine-airlines-prices-us300-million-inaugural-bond-offering

Irish Aviation News:

Deucalion Aviation Arranges Acquisition of One Airbus A320 Aircraft on Lease to Vueling

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/deucalion-aviation-arranges-acquisition-of-one-airbus-a320-aircraft-on-lease-to-vueling

Finnair Cargo Appoints HAE Group as GSSA in Ireland, Strengthening Dublin Capacity

Read more: https://aviaupdates.com/finnair-cargo-appoints-hae-group-as-gssa-in-ireland-strengthening-dublin-capacity/

IAA proposing to cut Dublin Airport airlines charges

Podcast: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-newstalk-breakfast/iaa-proposing-to-cut-dublin-airport-airlines-charges

Ireland-USA Connection Strong as Ever as ‘USA 250’ Celebrations Kick Off in Phoenix Park

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/ireland-usa-connection-strong-as-ever-as-usa-250-celebrations-kick-off-in-phoenix-park/

Irish Travel Agents Association appoints Travel Department’s James Coughlan to Board

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/irish-travel-agents-association-has-appointed-james-coughlan-to-its-board-of-directors/

ITAA Launches Training Credit Scheme as Additional Member Benefit

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/itaa-launches-training-credit-scheme-as-additional-member-benefit/

Jackson Square Aviation Announces Appointment of Michael Hazelton as Executive Vice President, Head of Aircraft Trading

Read more: https://jsa.com/jackson-square-aviation-announces-appointment-of-michael-hazelton-as-executive-vice-president-head-of-aircraft-trading/

JTA to enter Irish market with new trade team

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/jta-to-enter-irish-market-with-new-trade-team/

Las Vegas and Nashville Lead the Way as Fastest-Growing USA Destinations for Click&Go Holidays

Read more: https://ittn.ie/travel-news/las-vegas-and-nashville-lead-the-way-as-fastest-growing-usa-destinations-for-clickgo-holidays/

Letterkenny based TCS partners with JFK airport on new Terminal One

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/tcs-partners-with-jfk-airport-on-new-terminal-one/

Local artisans take flight with Aer Lingus

Read more: https://www.farminglife.com/business/local-artisans-take-flight-with-aer-lingus-8787576

Macedonia to lead probe into Ryanair decompression incident

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2026/07/macedonia-to-lead-probe-into-ryanair.html

O’Brien says City of Derry Airport is ‘critically important’ air hub

Read more: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/environment/obrien-says-city-of-derry-airport-is-critically-important-air-hub-8776543

X Picks:

@business Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said travelers care more about their seat than extras like lounge access or limousine shuttles often thrown into costly tickets, as he defended a stripped-down premium product that has roiled some customers

@ByERussell Mexico’s @VivaAerobus tapped the JOLCO market to finance a new A321neo in May. The structure is uncommon but conveniently allows an airline to finance the full capital costs of an aircraft.

@ByERussell The A350 that will set a new bar for ultra, ultra long-haul flying when @Qantas  debuts up to 22 hour nonstops from Sydney to London in 2027.

@DXBMediaOffice Emirates customers have made more than one million connections to Starlink Wi-Fi since the service was introduced across the airline’s fleet seven months ago.

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