Daily Aviation Brief – 16/09/2026

IrishAero News:

Boeing 737 MAX 9 Delivered to flydubai via Shannon

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/A6FNDSNN

EirTrade Aviation Announces Acquisition of A320 and B737-800 Airframes

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EirTradeA320B737

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8s via Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ETHDUB737

Aircraft Update:

F-HIQJ Boeing 737-8AS(F) c/n 33719 ASL Airlines France Feried Liege-Paris CDG 06/08/26 ex OE-IBZ.

2-AOIF Boeing 737-8AL c/n 39065 Alafco Registered at Shannon 26/08/26 ex VT-TGG.

Global Aviation News:

Saudi Shoura Council calls on GACA to establish low-cost airports around Riyadh

Read more: https://www.arabnews.pk/business/saudi-shoura-council-calls-on-gaca-to-establish-low-cost-airports-around-riyadh-2520046

Scott Kirby Says American Airlines Will Retreat From Chicago, Clearing The Way For A United Fortress Hub

Read more: https://liveandletsfly.com/scott-kirby-american-airlines-chicago-retreat/

SolitAir adds 2 African 737-800F destinations with 2 more on the way

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/routes/solitair-adds-2-african-737-800f-destinations-with-2-more-on-the-way/

Southwest Airlines Begins Partnership with LOT Polish Airlines

Read more: https://www.swamedia.com/news-and-stories/news-release/southwest-airlines-begins-partnership-with-lot-polish-airlines-MCBIJ3SIOISBBPVHZYA2GVXYYIJY

Southern Vision Investment Takes Strategic Stake in AVi8 Airways

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/southern-vision-investment-takes-strategic-stake-in-avi8-airways

Starlux brings golden A350-1000 to Prague

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/starlux-brings-golden-a350-1000-to-prague/

Sydney has record international traffic; 6 new international airlines in 6 years

Read more: https://airserviceone.com/sydney-has-record-international-traffic-6-new-international-airlines-in-6-years/

TARMAC Aerosave to Dismantle More Than 10 A320neo and 737 MAX Aircraft for AerFin

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/tarmac-aerosave-to-dismantle-more-than-10-a320neo-and-737-max-aircraft-for-aerfin

Irish Aviation News:

Irish contractor Designer Group advances 10 Heathrow projects

Read more: https://fitoutawards.ie/news/irish-contractor-designer-group-advances-10-heathrow-projects

Ryanair CEO says to brace for a ‘significant uplift’ in airfares as oil prices soar

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/10/ryanair-airfare-prices-oil-iran-war.html

Shannon Chamber Says Toronto Flight Connection Will Open Doors For Clare Companies To FDI

Read more: https://www.clare.fm/news/shannon-chamber-says-toronto-flight-connection-will-open-doors-for-clare-companies-to-fdi/

Thompson Aero Seating unveils new brand film and website celebrating people, heritage and innovation

Read more: https://www.thompsonaero.com/news/thompson-aero-seating-unveils-new-brand-film-and-website-celebrating-its-people-heritage-and-innovation

Waterford Airport construction works reach the next phase, with over 250 airfield lights to be removed

Read more: https://www.waterford-news.ie/news/waterford-airport-construction-works-reach-the-next-phase-with-over-250-airfield-lights-to-be-remov_arid-110392.html

West Coast SAR Flight Back-Up Could Be Affected By Sale of Galway Airport

Read more: https://afloat.ie/safety/coastguard/item/72909-west-coast-sar-flight-back-up-could-be-affected-by-sale-of-galway-airport

Wizz Air joins Ryanair in demanding NATS overhaul following system failure

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/wizz-air-joins-ryanair-in-demanding-nats-overhaul-following-system-failure/

ZenaTech’s drone unit receives Irish aviation approval

Read more: https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/zenatechs-drone-unit-receives-irish-aviation-approval-93CH-4895898

2026 travel sales expected to finish lower than last year

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0912/1591147-2026-travel-sales-expected-to-finish-lower-than-last-year/

Today’s X Picks:

@business Airbus SE lowered its long-term forecast for demand of single-aisle jets in China, citing the expansion of the country’s growing high-speed rail network that’s eroding some demand for planes over trains.

@HofmannAviation Icelandair will phase out its remaining five Boeing 757-200s earlier than planned—by the end of this year instead of fall 2027—based on a high fuel price outlook. My story with CEO Bogi Bogason and CFO Ivar Kristinsson now published @AviationWeek.

@LRosenblatt_ Boeing is focused on ‘industrial blueprint’ for its next new plane, head of commercial airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope said in an email to employees Wednesday.

@27saurabhsinha . @DelhiAirport in the works decadal master plan sees 50% growth in international capacity by 2030 with new Pier E at T3.

Today’s Video Picks:

Delta CEO Warns Rising Costs Are Changing Air Travel, 2026

La Compagnie CEO Christian Vernet on his airline’s all-business class model

Malaysia Airlines & Firefly Unveils New Destinations at MATTA Fair 2026

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