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:
HS-XTO Airbus A330-343 c/n 1648 Thai AirAsia X Ferried to Châteauroux14/09/26 returned to lessor.
JA18JJ Airbus A320-232 c/n 5797 Jetstar Japan Delivered to Baku 21/09/26 ex VH-YXW.
VT-IVP Airbus A320-271N c/n 8345 IndiGo Ferried to Lourdes 21/09/26.
Global Aviation News:
Airbus opens Toulouse delivery centre to support increase of A320 output
ALM Acquires A320neo Operated by Cebu Pacific
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/alm-acquires-a320neo-operated-by-cebu-pacific
Asia-Pacific aviation leaders agree on landmark measures to improve safety, sustainability and accountability
Asky Eyes 30-Aircraft Fleet, European Routes In Five-Year Growth Plan
ATR Names Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella CEO and Patrick Bergues CFO
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/atr-names-vittorio-lorenzo-della-bella-ceo-and-patrick-bergues-cfo
Attestor to Acquire Remaining 49% Stake in Condor
Read more: https://aviator.aero/press/attestor-to-acquire-remaining-49-stake-in-condor
BA’s five greatest strengths
Read more: https://revman.substack.com/p/bas-five-greatest-strengths
Boeing Tackles 737 MAX Software Glitch With -10 Certification Looming
Emirates faces fuel squeeze but resists passing costs to passengers
Read more: https://thearabweekly.com/emirates-faces-fuel-squeeze-resists-passing-costs-passengers
Etihad Airways and Swissport Expand Global Ground Handling and Cargo Partnership
How Neste and Finnair Tackle SAF Cost and Supply Scaling
Read more: https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-neste-and-finnair-tackle-saf-cost-and-supply-scaling
Qatar Airways absorbs 90% rise in jet fuel costs
Read more: https://www.aviationbusinessme.com/news/qatar-airways-absorbs-90-rise-in-jet-fuel-costs
Irish Aviation News:
ANALYSIS: Ryanair reveals new focus on Eastern Europe as it awaits an airline failure
Andorra tourism partners visit Dublin office of Topflght
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/andorra-tourism-partners-visit-dublin-office/
AvTech: from digital enablement to operational control – KPMG
Read more: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/insights/aviation/AvTech-from-digital-enablement-to-operational-control.html
Belfast’s two airports growth falls below 1pc in July
Read more: https://www.travelextra.ie/belfast-airports-commentary/
Bradley Airport Celebrates Aer Lingus Milestone
Councillor wants North West marketed as a destination where tourists can escape extreme heat
Delta linked to potential return of direct flights between Northern Ireland and the US [Paywall]
Fexco Combines PACE with RDC Aviation to Create Global Aviation Data and Sustainability Platform
Read more: https://www.pace-esg.com/news-insights/fexco-combines-pace-with-rdc-aviation/
Jackson Square Aviation sources SAF Scope 3 credits from Future Energy Global
Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leading-aircraft-lessor-jackson-square-aviation-sources-lmybf
Michael O’Leary is right to criticise Spanish aviation taxes
Read more: https://revman.substack.com/p/michael-oleary-is-right-to-criticise
Pilot Careers Live Returns to Dublin This October
Read more: https://flyinginireland.com/2026/09/pilot-careers-live-returns-to-dublin-this-october/
Ryanair expects to receive first 737 MAX 10 aircraft in spring
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0923/1592671-ryanairs-boeing-orders/
Trump administration says ‘best interests’ served by keeping pressure on Ireland to axe Dublin Airport passenger cap [Paywall]
Today’s X Picks:
@DXBMediaOffice flydubai resumes its direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from 31 July. Initial three-times-weekly service will expand to a daily frequency from 25 October 2026, catering to surging autumn-winter travel demand.
@EASA #EASA has published the 2026 ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, showing that 1.1 million tonnes of SAF were supplied at EU airports in 2025 — 2.8% of total aviation fuel, exceeding the first mandatory #ReFuelEU target of 2%.
@emirates We’re building momentum for a strong winter ahead. Over 8.6 million passengers flew with us in July and August, and forward bookings are gathering pace. Our fleet has grown by 18 aircraft since January, with 104 A380s and B777s retrofitted and our newest cabins now on 137 aircraft.
@gulf_news flydubai CEO predicts UAE travel demand will return with a vengeance as the airline boosts fleet, premium cabins, cargo operations and technology investment.
Today’s Video Picks:
British Airways expanding St. Louis-to-London service with daily flights in 2027
Bradley Airport Celebrates Aer Lingus Milestone
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