Daily Aviation Brief – 21/08/2026

IrishAero News:

Egyptair Expands Cairo–Dublin Service with Capacity Increase

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrse2w4c

Icelandair Deploys Boeing 757-200 and 767-300 on Dublin Services

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

Irish based ASL Aviation Holdings Grows Boeing 737-800(BCF) Fleet

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

Aircraft Update:

OE-ILP Airbus A320-232 c/n 3517 Alterna Aircraft Registered at Castellón 12/08/26 ex 9H-SWF.

OE-LVU Airbus A321-211(F) c/n 775 Cross Ocean Adviser Registered at São José dos Campos 12/08/26 ex  PS-LVU. 

Global Aviation News:

Brussels Airport records busiest month since 2019 with 2.6 million passengers

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-records-busiest-month-since-2019-with-2-6-million-passengers/

Cambodia and the US deepen aviation cooperation on back of Air Cambodia order

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cambodia-and-the-us-deepen-aviation-cooperation-on-back-of-air-cambodia-order

Cape Verde Approves US$5.3 Million Guarantee for TACV 737-8 Lease

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/cape-verde-approves-us5-3-million-guarantee-for-tacv-737-8-lease

China Southern Airlines: Our largest competitor is not other Chinese airlines, but high speed rail

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/news/china-southern-airlines-our-largest-competitor-is-not-other-chinese-airlines-but-high-speed-rail-1367874

Civil Aviation Authority confirms final decision on early Heathrow expansion costs

Read more: https://www.caa.co.uk/newsroom/news/civil-aviation-authority-confirms-final-decision-on-early-heathrow-expansion-costs/

City Insider: Why capacity constraints, not orders, was the focus at Farnborough International Airshow

Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/mro/mro-interviews-comments-articles/city-insider-why-capacity-constraints-not-orders-was-the-focus-at-farnborough-international-airshow

De Havilland relaunches Sherpa, targets new military and government orders

Read more: https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/2026/07/de-havilland-relaunches-sherpa-targets-new-military-and-government-orders/

Delta Jet Aviation Services will be at Aviation Africa 2026

Read more: https://www.globalfboconsult.me/blog/delta-jet-aviation-services-will-be-at-aviation-africa-2026

Delta to launch Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris in March 2027

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/delta-air-lines/delta-to-launch-austins-first-nonstop-service-to-paris-in-march-2027/

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Invests in Brand-New Radar System

Read more: https://airportindustry-news.com/doncaster-sheffield-airport-invests-in-brand-new-radar-system/

EASA highlights potential of electric aircraft for short-haul European routes by 2030

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/electric-aircraft-set-for-2030-commercial-flights-on-short-european-routes/

Europe and the ETS – Back to the Future?

Read more: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/opinions/europe-and-the-ets-back-to-the-future/

European Airline Executives Say Uncertainty Affects Network Decisions

Read more: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/european-airline-executives-say-uncertainty-affects-network

European airlines slow capacity plans as fuel prices stay high

Read more: https://www.routesonline.com/suppliers/10554/capa-centre-for-aviation/news/299666725/european-airlines-slow-capacity-plans-as-fuel-prices-stay-high/

FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Extended Safety Review

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/faa-certifies-boeing-737-max-7-after-extended-safety-review

Irish Aviation News:

A350 question emerges again as Aer Lingus faces pressure under IAG ownership

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/the-a350-question-emerges-again-as-aer-lingus-faces-pressure-under-iag-ownership/

Economy Minister criticises British Government for imposing APD on Derry-Dublin air service

Read more: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/economy-minister-criticises-british-government-imposing-apd-derry-dublin-air-service

Europcar fast-tracks car rental pick-up at Dublin Airport

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-fast-tracks-car-rental-pick-up-at-dublin-airport/

‘Extremely encouraging’ – YES insurance responds to feedback from Irish travel agents

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/extremely-encouraging-yes-insurance-responds-to-feedback-from-irish-travel-agents/

Irish Flight Training Academy Announces New Pilot Training Financing Solution

https://afm.aero/irish-flight-training-academy-announces-new-pilot-training-financing-solution

Irish Flight Operations Company Supports Repositioning of Spirit Airlines Fleet

Read more: https://www.shannonchamber.ie/irish-flight-operations-company-supports-repositioning-of-spirit-airlines-fleet/

Liverpool Airport to push transatlantic connection with Aer Lingus Regional

Read more: https://lbndaily.co.uk/amp/liverpool-airport-to-push-transatlantic-connection/

“Long-term potential,” Mayo Minister leads trade mission to boost Ireland’s aerospace and aviation sector

Read more: https://www.mayonews.ie/news/politics/long-term-potential-mayo-minister-alan-dillon-leads-trade-mission-to-boost-irelands-aerospace-and-aviation-sector-ireland-west-airport-8814890

Promoting the island of Ireland at GTM West in California

Read more: https://www.tourismireland.com/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/article/promoting-the-island-of-ireland-at-gtm-west-in–california

Ryanair is focusing on training centres. A cornerstone of growth

Read more: https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/ryanair-sees-training-centres-as-a-cornerstone-of-its-growth-AJ6XHUd?refresh_ce=1

Waterford Airport ‘ideally placed’ to meet growing demand for air travel

Read more: https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-airport-ideally-placed-to-meet-growing-demand-for-air-travel-8840984

Today’s X Picks:

@ByERussell Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group submitted competing bids for minority stakes in TAP Air Portugal with sights on the airline’s Lisbon hub.

@ByERussell Allegiant makes the smart move to keep Sun Country’s “Minnesota Nice” approach to inflight service with the adoption of free beverages, via @crankyflier.

@ByERussell Alaska will replace Hawaiian’s 717s with 737-800s.

@ByERussell London Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, aims to open second runway by 2030 after favourable court ruling.

@ByERussell South America’s largest airline, LATAM, is confident in the outlook and its growth plans after posting a second quarter profit.

Today’s Video Picks:

Lydian CEO Joe Rodden on making sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more cost-competitive

Ryanair results April to June quarter 2027 Q&A

Start School Session: Breeze Airways Founder & CEO David Neeleman

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