Daily Aviation Brief – 13/08/2026

By Trevor Buckley

August 13, 2026

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IrishAero News:

CityJet Inducts Ex-Estonian CRJ900

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdddzb88

Aircraft Update:

EI-JAE CRJ900 c/n 15276 Cityjet Delivered Maastricht-Copenhagen 27/07/26 ex ES-ACD.

N625NK Airbus A320-232 c/n 5954 UMB Bank NA Trustee Ferried Goodyear-Bangor-Keflavik-Dublin 05-07/08/26 in Spirit Airlines colours.

Global Aviation News:

Airbus’ market outlook projects a market shift: aviation’s future belongs to secondary cities

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/airbus-market-outlook-projects-a-market-shift-aviations-future-belongs-to-secondary-cities-749434

Air Charter Scotland secures year-round PSO route on Aberdeen and Wick

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-charter-scotland-secures-year-round-pso-route-on-aberdeen-and-wick/

Air China Expands Europe Network With First Iceland Service

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/air-china-expands-europe-network-first-iceland-service

Air France-KLM Submits Binding Offer for Up to 49.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-france-klm-submits-binding-offer-for-up-to-49-9-stake-in-tap-air-portugal

Air Moana Reports Strong First-Half Growth as Fleet Expansion Continues

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/air-moana-reports-strong-first-half-growth-as-fleet-expansion-continues

Air India and Ministry of Tourism enter MoU to jointly promote India as a global tourism destination

Read more: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/newsroom/press-release/Air-India-and-Ministry-of-Tourism-enter-MoU-to-jointly-promote-India-as-a-global-tourism-destination.html

Airlines likely to ‘trim frequencies and ground aircraft’ in winter due to high fuel costs

Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/all-content/airlines-likely-to-trim-frequencies-and-ground-aircraft-in-winter-due-to-high-fuel-costs

Allegiant: Sun Country Combo Boosts MAX Option Upside

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/allegiant-sun-country-combo-boosts-max-option-upside

ALMA Air Receives Provisional Operating Permit for Amphibious Airline Operations in Colombia

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/alma-air-receives-provisional-operating-permit-for-amphibious-airline-operations-in-colombia

Atlas partners with Volaris to expand airline network

Read more: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/atlas-partners-with-volaris-to-expand-airline-network/

Brazil Expands BNDES Aviation Financing Facility to R$13.6 Billion

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/brazil-expands-bndes-aviation-financing-facility-to-r13-6-billion

Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Fleet Expansion Amid Profitability and Market Challenges

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/brussels-airlines-freezes-long-haul-fleet-expansion-amid-profitability-and-market-challenges

CADE Approves American Airlines’ US$100 Million Investment in Azul

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cade-approves-american-airlines-us100-million-investment-in-azul

Emirates to showcase its tailored services for the growing corporate segment at GBTA 2026

Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-to-showcase-its-tailored-services-for-the-growing-corporate-segment-at-gbta-2026/

Etihad Expands its African Network with New Fastjet Zimbabwe Partnership

Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-expands-its-african-network-with-new-fastjet-zimbabwe-partnership

European Commission approves €290 million Dutch State aid to support sustainable aviation fuels

Read more: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1706

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus to retrofit ten Airbus A330 & introduce Premium Economy in 2027

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/aer-lingus-to-retrofit-ten-airbus-a330-introduce-premium-economy-in-2027/

ANALYSIS: Apollo wins the race for Easyjet, but what does it mean for passengers (and for Belfast)?

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/analysis-apollo-wins-the-race-for-easyjet-but-what-does-it-mean-for-passengers-and-for-belfast/

Claims CSO Report Cements Case For West Clare Air Ambulance

Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/claims-cso-report-cements-case-for-west-clare-air-ambulance/

CSO Inbound Tourism June 2026

Read more: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-ibt/inboundtourismjune2026/backgroundnotes/

Cork Airport’s Major Transformation Project Moves Closer to Completion

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/07/cork-airports-major-transformation-project-moves-closer-to-completion/

DAE Completes US$9 Billion Acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/dae-completes-us9-billion-acquisition-of-macquarie-airfinance

Derry to Dublin flights expected to take off later this year as plans move forward

Read more: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/travel/derry-to-dublin-flights-expected-to-take-off-later-this-year-as-plans-move-forward/a/159117201.html

Design4Pilots Sale Now Live at Pilot.ie

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/08/design4pilots-sale-now-live-at-pilot-ie/

Icelandair Leases Six Airbus A320neo Aircraft from Aircastle

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/icelandair-leases-six-airbus-a320neo-aircraft-from-aircastle

Ireland’s EU Presidency: A Boost for Regional Aviation?

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/08/irelands-eu-presidency-a-boost-for-regional-aviation/

Ireland Set To Host Fifth Consecutive Aer Lingus College Football Classic As 14,000 U.S. Fans Expected To Drive Another Significant Economic Boost To The Island

Read more: https://collegefootballireland.com/news/ireland-set-to-host-fifth-consecutive-aer-lingus-college-football-classic-as-14000-u.s-fans-expected-to-drive-another-significant-economic-boost-to-the-island/

ORIX Aviation to Acquire AerFin, Expanding Into Aviation Aftermarket Services

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/orix-aviation-to-acquire-aerfin-expanding-into-aviation-aftermarket-services

Ryanair’s €4bn bet on surviving the next airline shake-out

Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/07/25/ryanairs-4bn-bet-on-surviving-the-next-airline-shake-out/

SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Read more: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-07-20-SMBC-Aviation-Capital-Orders-100-Boeing-737-MAX-Jets

Shannon Airliner Update

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/08/shannon-airliner-update-60/

Today’s X Picks:

@business A former Qantas executive trying to launch a new low-cost airline in Australia is in talks with a potential cornerstone investor in the US.

@business Canadian business jet maker Bombardier wants to expand its manufacturing and maintenance capabilities as demand surpasses expectations, and acquisitions may be part of the strategy.

@business Safran raised its full-year guidance after strong demand for civil engine parts propelled its margin to a record

@business South Africa’s biggest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing it to tailor flight schedules to take account of capacity restrictions at the country’s busiest airports.

Today’s Video Picks:

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