Thai Airways to eliminate first-class cabins by 2028 and upgrade business class product
Thai Airways plans to eliminate first-class cabins within two to three years, replacing them with…
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Tomorrow’s Killarney rowing regatta festival cancelled due to weather
The 237th Killarney Regatta Festival, scheduled for 21 September 2025 at Killarney Golf and Fishing…
NZ government launches 25-action aviation policy
James Meager New Zealand Minister for Aviation The New Zealand government has launched a 25-action…
Middle East super connecting hubs on course to overtake Europe next year
Paul Griffiths CEO of Dubai Airport International hubs like Istanbul (5.5pc growth) and Hong Kong…
Hong Kong’s government moves to develop SAF facilities
Vivian Cheung Kar-fay CEO of Hong Kong airport Hong Kong’s government plans to develop a…
IranAir sues to prevent EU sanctions over alleged aid to Russia
Hussein Khanlari CEO of Iran Air IranAir is pursuing legal action against EU sanctions, which…
England’s AirX Charter raises €115m to finance 30 additional aircraft
AirX Charter raised €115m through a secured bond to finance the addition of over 30…
London High Court denies insurance companies’ application to appeal AerCap ruling on stranded aircraft
Gus Kelly Chief Executive Officer Aercap The London High Court denied insurers permission to appeal…
AT LAST: Liquids can now be kept in the bags at Dublin airport (again)
Gary McLean of DAA Dublin Airport has completed its transition to C3 security scanners across…
Kenny Jacobs & Basil Geoghegan turn down invitation to the Oireachtas Transport committee
Basil Geoghegan DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs and chair Basil Geoghegan declined to appear before…
EirTrade Aviation applies for aircraft hangar and warehouse storage facility in Knock
EirTrade Aviation Ireland Ltd lodged plans with Mayo County Council for a 2,412 m² aircraft…
Flights over France disrupted despite decision by SNCTA to call off air traffic control strike
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC Air traffic strikes in France on 18 September…
DON’T bin the clear plastic bag yet: the very UNCLEAR rules on liquids and hand luggage worldwide
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General While Dublin and several European airports are adapting to…
Colin Joyce appointed CEO of Japanese owned aircraft lessor JLPS Ireland
Colin Joyce CEO of JLPS Ireland Colin Joyce, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years…
AirAsia X to launch narrowbody operations in 2026 with six A321LR
Tony Fernandes founder of Air Asia X AirAsia X plans to launch narrowbody operations in…
‘Liquids in the luggage’ update for Irish airports as Dublin allows 2 litre bottles
Kenny Jacobs of DAA The liquids in the luggage situation at security in Irish airports…
Delta to launch JFK nonstop to Olbia in Sardinia after customer survey on new routes
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Delta will launch nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to…
‘Not in our warehouse’ – Scott Kirby says United Airlines will not bid for Spirit Airlines’ assets
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines will not bid for Spirit…
Air Corsica A320 forced to hold when airport’s sole air traffic controller fell asleep
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC An Air Corsica Airbus A320 from Paris Orly…
Unruly passenger duct taped to seat on flight AA2470 Charlotte to Las Vegas
Bryan Bedford administrator of the FAA Ketty Dilone, 47, from Nevada, faced federal charges after…
WorldTicket by GO7 expands IATA BSP coverage in South America
Peer Winter of World Ticket WorldTicket by GO7 has launched IATA BSP services in Brazil…
PwC Ireland appoints John Neary and Fiona Regan as aviation partners
PwC Ireland appointed John Neary and Fiona Regan as tax partners in its Aviation Finance…
Avolon Holdings Funding reveals early tender results for cash purchase offers
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon Holdings Funding revealed early tender results for its cash…
Aer Lingus launches new 5w route to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina for summer 2026 (its 26th trans-Atlantic)
Aer Lingus Cabin Crew member Elizabeth Farrell is pictured with members of the University of…
Judge rules passenger no-show who bought saver flights with Aer Lingus is NOT entitled to refund
Dermot Dempsey Judge A judge in Swords District Small Claims Court ruled that Aer Lingus…
Ryanair welcomes conviction of disruptive passenger in Alicante Court
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has welcomed an Alicante Court’s conviction of a passenger…
WHAT TO DO: Aer Lingus latest destination Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Travellers arriving in what is known as the Research Triangle can expect a blend of…
Turkish Airlines offers discounted fares to Africa and Asia via Istanbul until September 29
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines revealed its “Beyond” campaign, offering discounted fares…
FIVE DAY ITINERARY: Aer Lingus 26th trans-Atlantic destination Raleigh-Durham
Travellers heading to the Research Triangle region in late 2025 will find Raleigh and Durham…
IATA submits 14 working papers to ICAO assembly in Montreal
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA will participate in the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal…
United Airlines reports best ever operational summer at Newark
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines achieved its best operational summer…
TAP Portugal upgrade from A320 to A321neo will increase bag capacity from 130 to 194
TAP Air Portugal will receive 20 aircraft with Airbus’ Airspace cabins by 2029. The Airspace…
TrueNoord appoints Leane Higgins as Asia Technical Director amid expansion plans
Leane Higgins of TrueNoord Dublin headquartered small-aircraft lessor TrueNoord Aviation has appointed Leane Higgins as…
JetBlue urges US government to reform airport access for airport slots
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue JetBlue Airways urged the United States government to reform airport…
Ryanair adds six new routes to Malta’s winter schedule
David O’Brien of Ryaanair Ryanair will add six new routes to Malta’s winter schedule, including…
US Department of Transportation terminates Aeroméxico-Delta Air Lines joint venture
Sean Duffy US Transport commissioner The US Department of Transportation terminated the Aeroméxico-Delta Air Lines…
County Armagh’s Thompson Aero Seating launches brand elevation campaign embracing Irish heritage
Keith Anderson CEO of Thompson Aero Thompson Aero Seating launched a brand elevation campaign showcasing…
Copenhagen Airport celebrates new Asia connections with Korean snacks
Peter Krogsgaard of Copenhagen Airport Copenhagen Airport will launch a new nonstop IndiGo route to…
IndiGo to launch thrice-weekly flights from Mumbai to Copenhagen
Pieter Elbers CEO of IndiGo IndiGo is to launch thrice-weekly flights from Mumbai to Copenhagen…
Lufthansa plans roll-out of Allegris business class product to further routes as part of winter schedule
Lufthansa’s new winter flight plan begins on 26 October 2025, offering routes to North and…