Daily Aviation Brief – 22/09/2026

 IrishAero News:

Former Go First A320neo ferried to Dublin 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/DUBA320neo

Former Spirit Airlines A320s arrive in Dublin

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/DUBA320s

Summer passenger records broken at Dublin Airport

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/DUBAUG26

Aircraft Update:

HA-LYF Airbus A320-232 c/n 6195 Wizzair Ferried Shannon-Budapest 09/09/26.

N70EV CRJ200 c/n 8009 Bank of Utah Ferried Keflavik-Shannon-Algiers 10/09/26 ex C-GOJA.

Global Aviation News:

Abu Dhabi Stopover passes 310,000 visitors and extends to Al Ain

Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/news/abu-dhabi-stopover-passes-310000-visitors–and-extends-to-al-ain

Accessible, seamless, visa-free travel could make Asia-GCC corridor next great growth engine

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accessible-seamless-visa-free-travel-could-make-asia-gcc-corridor-next-grea/

Aegean Airlines reportedly set to take control of Volotea in financial restructuring

Read more: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/volotea/aegean-airlines-reportedly-set-to-take-control-of-volotea-in-financial-restructuring/

airBaltic Files for Chapter 11, Secures €350 Million DIP Financing

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/airbaltic-files-for-chapter-11-secures-350-million-dip-financing

Airlines settle in for more cuts and consolidation as fuel price soars again

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/airlines-settle-in-for-m-ore-cust-and-consolidation-as-fuel-price-soars-again/

BermudAir to Become First Embraer E190F Operator in the Americas

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/bermudair-to-become-first-embraer-e190f-operator-in-the-americas

Boeing, American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange

Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-american-airlines-complete-first-737-max-landing-gear-exchange-302877267.html

Condor strengthens its North American network with new partner American Airlines

Read more: https://condor-newsroom.condor.com/en/de/news-article/condor-strengthens-its-north-american-network-with-new-partner-american-airlines/

EU sustainable aviation fuel supply exceeds 2025 ReFuelEU Aviation target

Read more: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/eu-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-exceeds-2025-refueleu-aviation-target

Lufthansa Cargo sees Gulf rivals return just as EU fee begins

Read more: https://cargofacts.com/allposts/carriers/lufthansa-cargo-sees-gulf-rivals-return-just-as-eu-fee-begins/

Irish Aviation News:

ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Nostrum

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/acia-aero-leasing-delivers-atr-72-600-to-air-nostrum

Aer Lingus Regional Scotland Reductions W26/27

Read more: https://georgentravels.com/aer-lingus-regional-scotland-reuctions-w26-27/

AerSale Leases 757-200PCF Freighter to Jupiter Jet

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/aersale-leases-757-200pcf-freighter-to-jupiter-jet

Aviareto Keepers of the record. Celebrating twenty years

Read more: https://www.aviareto.aero/keepers-of-the-record-celebrating-twenty-years/

A4A seeks delay on Dublin airport passenger cap retaliation beyond Sept 30 deadline

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/us-lobby-group-seeks-delay-on-dublin-airport-passenger-cap-retaliation/

Belfast City Airport launches public consultation on draft £200 million investment proposals

Read more: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/News/Belfast-City-Airport-launches-public-consultation

Changes to aircraft mechanic apprenticeship will support Ireland’s aviation skills

Read more: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/aircraft-mechanic-apprenticeship-support-ireland-aviation-skills

Riga Wins Ryanair Winter 2026 Traffic Growth With Lower Charges

Read more: https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/riga-wins-ryanair-winter-2026-traffic-growth-with-lower-charges/

Today’s X Picks:

@business Etihad’s cargo business and hedging helped it offset the impact of higher fuel prices this year, CEO Antonoaldo Neves says.

@business United Airlines will add 10 destinations in Europe and Asia to its network next year, deploying Airbus’ new long-range narrow-body planes

@ByERussell Dusseldorf for decades boasted a nonstop to New York. Lufthansa, Air Berlin, Eurowings all flew the route. Then the pandemic happened and flights ceased. Now, all-business class airline La Compagnie will give it a try beginning in April 2027.

@ByERussell “This is not a foreign concept of having bite-sized, accessible, convenient, affordable, small airports that play a role in a regional and national air system without being viewed as in competition with the mega hubs. It’s a different product.” @liamjscott.

Today’s Video Picks:

ATM 2026: Boutros Boutros, EVP, Corporate Communications, Marketing & Brand, Emirates Group

ATM 2026: Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Airports

ATM 2026: Arik De, Chief Revenue & Commercial Officer, Etihad

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