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Iolar 90th Anniversary Re-creation Flight

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Wednesday 27th May, 2026

Aer Lingus restored a 1936 de Havilland DH.84 Dragon (EI-ABI 'Iolar') and operated a recreated version of its inaugural 1936 Dublin–Bristol flight to mark the airline’s 90th anniversary, using a four-month volunteer-supported restoration and a rare airworthy vintage aircraft to generate historical interest and media coverage.

Why it worked: It turned an anniversary into a live, scarcity-driven event—flying a newly restored, rare 1936 aircraft on the original route—creating undeniable news value.

The lesson: Consider staging a one-day-only reenactment with a hard-to-access artifact or format, then invite press to witness and ride it.

Aer Lingus
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How this story spread across the media

Publication Headline Date
aerotime.aero Aer Lingus marks 90 years with special vintage flight - AeroTime Wednesday 27th May, 2026
airwaysmag.com Ninety Years On: Aer Lingus Sends the Iolar Back to Bristol Wednesday 27th May, 2026
travelextra.ie Aer Lingus restores historic Iolar aircraft for 90th anniversary Thursday 28th May, 2026
flyinginireland.com Aer Lingus Marks 90th Anniversary by Returning Iolar to the Sky | FlyingInIreland.com Sunday 31st May, 2026
flyer.co.uk Aer Lingus recreates historic first flight to celebrate 90 years : : FLYER Monday 1st June, 2026
flyinginireland.com Video: Restoring The Iolar | FlyingInIreland.com Monday 1st June, 2026
ukinbound.org Bristol Airport marks 90th anniversary of first Dublin flight - UKinbound Monday 8th June, 2026
limerickleader.ie Iconic aircraft makes 'particularly special' visit to Shannon Airport Friday 3rd July, 2026
flyinginireland.com Historic Aer Lingus Iolar Makes Visit to Shannon Airport | FlyingInIreland.com Friday 3rd July, 2026
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