Daily Aviation Brief – 27/08/2026

IrishAero News:

EirTrade Aviation Announces Acquisition of A330 Airframe

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EirTradeA330

Ryanair Reserves EI-HTA for First Boeing 737 MAX 10 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EI-HTABoeing737MAX10

Shorts C-23C Sherpa Makes Homecoming to Belfast City Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/belfastShorts-C-23C-Sherpa

Aircraft Update:

N308AF Boeing 737-4M0(F) c/n 29201 AC Aerospace Registered at Shannon 18/08/26 ex EI-STW.

N454KH Boeing 737-48E(F) c/n 28198 Aloha Airlines Delivered Shannon-Keflavik 23/08/26 ex 2-RAJZ.

Global Aviation News:

EASA New report examines atmospheric icing in a changing climate

Read more: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/new-report-examines-atmospheric-icing-changing-climate

EasyJet: regulatory barriers to a rival airline bid are a missed opportunity for consolidation

Read more: https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/easyjet-regulatory-barriers-to-a-rival-airline-bid-are-a-missed-opportunity-for-consolidation-750100

EBAA Week Combines Focused Events for Bizav Industry

Read more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-29/ebaa-week-combines-focused-events-bizav-industry

EcoCeres, SF Group and China National Aviation Fuel collaborate to advance low-carbon air cargo development

Read more: https://biofuels-news.com/news/ecoceres-sf-group-and-china-national-aviation-fuel-collaborate-to-advance-low-carbon-air-cargo-development/

Edelweiss Appoints Edi Wolfensberger as CEO

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/edelweiss-appoints-edi-wolfensberger-as-ceo

EES ‘starting to act as deterrent to travel’, European airports trade body warns

Read more: https://travelweekly.co.uk/all-content/ees-starting-to-act-as-deterrent-to-travel-european-airports-trade-body-warns

Etihad CEO aims to make China its fastest growing market in 2027

Read more: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/21/WS6a882340a3106bc57421ccf0.html

FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7

Read more: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-certification-boeing-737-max-7

Five ways Emirates is helping customers travel with greater confidence

Read more: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/five-ways-emirates-is-helping-customers-travel-with-greater-confidence/#

flydubai expands Italy network with more flights to Naples and Milan

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/flydubai/flydubai-expands-italy-network-with-more-flights-to-naples-and-milan/

Global harmonization through CORSIA remains essential to advance international aviation emissions policies

Read more: https://www.icao.int/news/global-harmonization-through-corsia-remains-essential-advance-international-aviation-emissions

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus Charitable Foundation Invites Aviation Enthusiasts to View Iolar at Weston

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/08/aer-lingus-charitable-foundation-invites-aviation-enthusiasts-to-view-iolar-at-weston/

Eddie Ryan Wing Officially Opened at the Shannon Aviation Museum

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/08/eddie-ryan-wing-officially-opened-at-the-shannon-aviation-museum/

Ryanair drives strong Zagreb – London growth

Read more: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2026/08/ryanair-drives-strong-zagreb-london.html

Tourism Ireland comments on overseas tourism for January-June 2026 and the year ahead

Read more: https://www.tourismireland.com/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/article/tourism-ireland-comments-on-overseas-tourism-for-january-june-2026-and-the-year-ahead

TU Dublin Researcher to Take Flight for Rare 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

Read more: https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/news/tu-dublin-researcher-to-take-flight-for-rare-2026-total-solar-eclipse.php

TrueNoord leases Embraer E195LR to Air Montenegro

Read more: https://www.truenoord.com/truenoord-leases-embraer-e195lr-to-air-montenegro/

Waterford Airport extension works remain on track

Read more: https://wlrfm.com/news/waterford-airport-extension-works-remain-on-track-4482100/

Wexford Opera Festival Announces Major Partnership with British Airways

Read more: https://www.wexfordopera.com/our-story/news/announcing-major-partnership-with-british-airways

World Star to launch IAI Big Twin conversion line at Ascent

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/freighter-aircraft/world-star-to-launch-iai-big-twin-conversion-line-at-ascent/

203 vs 30: Irish orders help Airbus strongly outpaces Boeing in commercial aircraft sales during July

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/203-vs-300-airbus-strongly-outpaces-boeing-in-commercial-aircraft-sales-during-july-wth-irish-help/

Today’s X Picks:

@ArabianBusiness Dubai is planning a new train line that will connect Dubai International Airport with Al Maktoum International Airport, running across five stations. Stations will include check-in counters, baggage drop and security screening, so passengers can complete airport processing before they even board the train.

@ByERussell Next up for Boeing is the 737 MAX 10, the largest of the MAX family and a plane eagerly awaited by a lot of airlines, including Alaska, Delta, IAG, United and WestJet.

@embraer NEWS | With revenue of R$ 11.3 billion, Embraer breaks record in the 2nd quarter and announces new financial targets. 

@Exec_Traveller International flights will take off from Sydney Airport’s domestic T2 and T3 terminals, which will be merged and gain up to 12 ‘swing gates’ to reduce connection time and transit hassles #PaxEx

Today’s Video Picks:

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