TAAG Angola receives European clearance for B787-9TAAG
TAAG Angola Airlines has won EASA clearance for the B787-9. The aircraft deploys on the…
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Winch paramedic Jim O’Neill honoured with Billy Deacon award for Dingle harbour rescue in 2025
Jim O’Neill received the Billy Deacon Award at the House of Commons on 9 July.…
EASYJET: What are the options for Castlelake?
Castlelake valuation reaches approximately €6.1 billion. Deadline for formal offer is 3 August 2026. easyJet…
Ryanair loses appeals in EU Court over Italy Covid aid
The EU General Court dismissed Ryanair’s appeal against Italy’s Covid aid scheme. Italy allocated €130m…
Jet2 bucks the trend with 7pc rise in summer bookings
Jet2 confirmed summer booked passengers rose 7.1pc. On-sale capacity increased 7.7pc compared with last year.…
Delta Air Lines extends basic fares to premium cabins: what you need to know
Delta introduced Basic fares in premium cabins. Passengers keep lie-flat seats and meals. Miles earning…
Boeing delivered 59 commercial aircraft in June 2026
Boeing is scheduled to deliver 59 commercial aircraft in June 2026. This consistent output follows…
Airbus delivered 89 aircraft to 49 customers in June 2026
Airbus delivered 89 aircraft in June 2026. Gross orders reached 71 in the same month.…
Risteárd Sheridan appointed Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland
Aircraft Leasing Ireland has named Risteárd Sheridan as Chair. Risteárd Sheridan serves as Company Secretary…
Lithuania’s Heston Airlines targets 30 narrowbodies by 2031
Heston Airlines targets 30 narrowbodies by 2031. The carrier operates ten A320-200s currently. Additional A320-200…
Dublin Airport installs pantograph electric bus chargers in €17m sustainability investment
DAA completed installation of pantograph chargers at Dublin Airport. Aircoach invested €11m in a new…
US DOT to allow ‘more flexible presentation of ticket costs’
US DOT confirmed relaxation of air fare advertising rules. Changes simplify price presentation for carriers.…
Shannon based Priority 1 Group proceeding with sale of 15 Airbus A340 cargo aircraft
Priority 1 Group liquidation proceedings udnerway. Joint liquidators from Teneo manage the process. 15 Airbus…
BAA Training France certifies first Airbus A320 simulator to Standard 2.2.1
BAA Training France achieved certification of the first Airbus A320 FFS to Standard 2.2.1. The…
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engine
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines plan a joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engines. The…
Flying Blue receives four distinctions at 2026 Freddie Awards
Flying Blue won Programme of the Year for Europe/Africa at the 2026 Freddie Awards. The…
Minister O’Brien opens new fire training centre at Knock Ireland West Airport
The Minister for Transport opened the new Fire Training Centre at Ireland West Airport. The…
NO suspension of new EES immigration rules despite queue complaints – EU
The EU has turned down requests from airports and airlines to suspend the new entry/exit…
Appetite for travel hits an all-time high – European Travel Commission
According to the European Travel Commission (ETC), European travel sentiment has surged to a record…
Catania airport reopens after TWO DAYS of closure due to volcanic eruption
Catania Airport has officially reopened following a temporary two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from…
Shannon Airport passenger numbers up 12pc in first half of 2026
Shannon Airport has hosted 1.17m passengers in the first half of 2026, a 12pc rise…
Airlines tighten rules for travelling with pets
Flightright identified variations in airline pet policies across carriers. Cabin pet travel costs range from…
Ferrovial designs world first fully solar powered airport terminal
The airport of Dalaman in Turkey, managed with a sixty per cent stake by Ferrovial,…
ITA airways considers all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet
ITA Airways has evaluated a transition to an all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet for its long-haul…
NEXT step in the Irish-led takeover of Easyjet
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with Castlelake on 5 July. The offer values…
Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania airport flights
Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily, erupted with significant ash emissions, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa…
Take FIVE: How Easyjet fell into the hands of Peter Bellew & Mark Breen’s takeover bid
Like the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was sucessful at the fifth attempt. The…
Dublin Airport private Park2Travel facility completes major transit upgrade
Park2Travel, the 6,000-space off-airport parking facility managed by APCOA at Dublin Airport, has officially completed…
Ryanair June OTA survey exposes overcharging practices
Ryanair released June OTA Survey on 10 June 2026. eDreams sold reserved seats for €17.92…
Air France new lounge at Heathrow T4 opens today
Air France new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 opens today 7 July. The lounge covers…
Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO
Avia Solutions Group appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO on 7 July. Zilvinas Lapinskas previously transformed…
Ryanair invites applications for 2026 customer panel
Applications for the 2026 Customer Panel opened on 6 July. The event takes place on…
Councils agree road realignment works to facilitate redeveloped Waterford Airport
Three councils together provide €400,000 for the road project. Roads drop by one metre for…
Malaga Airport latest to allow liquids and electronics to remain inside hand luggage
Advanced scanners permit liquids and electronics in hand luggage at Malaga. Explosive detection systems form…
Circle K completes €900,000 Shannon store refurbishment
The refurbishment cost over €900,000. The store features a new off-licence open daily. Four EV…
US government extends deadline for a decision on Dublin Airport passenger cap to July 20
The US Department of Transportation extended the decision deadline to 20 July. Irish government prepares…
Easyjet passenger numbers drop in June and are STILL 1pc below pre-pandemic
Easyjet carried 8,917,000 passenger sin June, down slightly 0.2pc on June 2025 and down 0.9pc…
Qantas reveals first class product for Sydney London flights
Qantas unveiled mock-up of new first class for A350-1000ULR. Non-stop Sydney London flights begin in…
EU extends tariff waiver on US aircraft and parts
EU member states have agreed to extend the suspension of tariffs on US-made goods. Tariffs…
Aer Lingus reducing senior management numbers by 25pc
Aer Lingus has reduced senior management numbers by 25 pc. The airline has offered redundancy…