Daily Aviation Brief – 30/09/2026

 IrishAero News:

Air India Express Boeing 737NG’s returned to lessor at Shannon Airport

Read More: https://tinyurl.com/AIXB737NG

Icelandair A320ceo operates first service to Dublin Airport

Read More: https://tinyurl.com/TFIATDUB

IndiGo Airbus A320Neo Positions to Shannon Airport

Read More: https://tinyurl.com/IGOVTIJY

Aircraft Update:

D-AIAH Airbus A321-211 c/n 4461 Condor Delivered to Frankfurt 20/09/26 ex LY-BVJ.

G-EODS Airbus A330-343(F) c/n 743 Stratos Ferried to Châteauroux 21/09/26.

N666CA Boeing 777-367 c/n 36157 Sumisho Air Lease Ferried Auckland-Seoul 25/09/26 ex ZK-OCU.

Global Aviation News:

Airbus invests £150m into UK manufacturing to support global production ramp-up

Read more: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-09-airbus-strengthens-a320-family-delivery-capacity-in-toulouse-with-a-new-delivery-centre-0

Air France shares the results of a large-scale testing program aimed at better understanding and reducing the impact of contrails

Read more: https://corporate.airfrance.com/en/news/research-air-france-shares-results-large-scale-testing-program-aimed-better-understanding-and

Alaska Air sustainability director lays out strategy for low-carbon flying at Climate Week NYC

Read more: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/alaska-air-sustainability-director-lays-out-strategy-for-low-carbon-flying-at-climate-week-nyc/

Boeing and Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for up to 150 737 MAX Jets

Read more: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-09-23-Boeing-and-Turkish-Airlines-Finalize-Order-for-up-to-150-737-MAX-Jets

Boeing to continue producing 777Fs after FAA approves emissions exemption

Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/2026/09/boeing-to-continue-producing-777fs-after-faa-approves-emissions-exemption/

Cathay Pacific welcomes the Government’s confidence in and commitment to the Hong Kong aviation hub

Read more: https://news.cathaypacific.com/cathay-pacific-welcomes-the-government-s-confidence-in-and-commitment-to-the-hong-kong-aviation-hub-yjelek

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/

Dubai Police and flydubai partner to bring Esaad benefits to visitors from the moment they arrive

Read more: https://news.flydubai.com/dubai-police-and-flydubai-partner-to-bring-esaad-benefits-to-visitors-from-the-moment-they-arrive

Emerson selected to automate new SAF facility under construction

Read more: https://biofuels-news.com/news/emerson-selected-to-automate-new-saf-facility-under-construction/

Heart Aerospace Unveils ES-36 as JSX Commits to Up to 100 Aircraft

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/heart-aerospace-unveils-es-36-as-jsx-commits-to-up-to-100-aircraft

Leading European cargo airport Istanbul adds another runway

Read more: https://www.aircargonews.net/cargo-airport/2026/09/leading-european-cargo-airport-istanbul-adds-another-runway/

Over €400 million in EU ETS support given to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels in 2025

Read more: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-reads/news/over-eur400-million-eu-ets-support-given-airlines-using-sustainable-aviation-fuels-2025-2026-09-15_en

Irish Aviation News:

Aer Lingus honours Dolly Parton with EI95 flight number on Dublin–Nashville route

Read more: https://mediacentre.aerlingus.com/news/17092026/aer-lingus-honours-dolly-parton-with-ei95-flight-number-on-dublinnashville-route

After Manna’s Irish Pause, Drone Leaders Ask: What Comes Next for Ireland?

Read more: https://irishtechnews.ie/after-mannas-irish-pause-drone-leaders-meetup/amp/

Air Canada Brings Forward Vancouver Service from Dublin for 2027 Season

Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/09/air-canada-brings-forward-vancouver-service-from-dublin-for-2027-season/

AI blamed for 21pc drop in visitors to Ireland’s main tourist website

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ai-blamed-for-21pc-drop-in-visitors-to-irelands-main-tourist-website/

Airline industry outlook: Time to fasten the seat belts

Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/09/25/airline-industry-outlook-time-to-fasten-the-seat-belts/

Disappointment as Derry-Dublin air service to miss October launch

Read more: https://www.donegaldaily.com/lead-stories/disappointment-as-derry-dublin-air-service-to-miss-october-launch-650860

Dublin Aerospace inks long-term agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital

Read more: https://www.aviationnews-online.com/article/dublin-aerospace-inks-long-term-agreement-with-smbc-aviation-capital

Enterprise Ireland partners with Ryanair and Ryanair Labs

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIreland/posts/enterprise-ireland-partnered-with-ryanair-europes-favourite-airline-and-ryanair-/1410319721281692/

K2 Aviation Acquires Six-Aircraft Portfolio from Carlyle

Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/k2-aviation-acquires-six-aircraft-portfolio-from-carlyle

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary holds London press briefing on operations and pricing

Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/ryanair-ceo-michael-oleary-holds-london-press-briefing-on-operations-and-pricing/

Travelbiz is Pittsburgh bound as Aer Lingus and VisitPITTSBURGH showcase the Steel City

Read more: https://travelbiz.ie/travelbiz-is-pittsburgh-bound-as-aer-lingus-and-visitpittsburgh-showcase-the-steel-city/

Today’s X Picks:

@ATWOnline A consortium led by @airarabiagroup will launch a new airline operation from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 20 after securing an air operator certificate from the local civil aviation authority, GACA.

@ATWOnline Germany approves new @emirates Dubai-Berlin service despite @Lufthansa  protests, expanding bilateral agreement as part of UAE’s $40bn German investment pledge.

@ATWOnline For all the challenges OEMs face in ramping up new aircraft production, airlines are adding to delays by demanding bespoke interior products that can run into certification hurdles, the CEO of the world’s largest lessor told @CNBC.

@avpak3 Export-Import Bank of the United States support sought for acquisition of brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners for PIA.

Today’s Video Picks:

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary holds a press conference in London

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