Flexjet Irish unit gets approval for US operations
Flexjet receives approval for its Irish unit to operate in the United States. The authorisation…
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Average European flight distance rose to 1,175 km in 2025 – Eurcontrol
Average flight distance in Eurocontrol area reached 1 175 km in 2025. Share of regional…
Belfast City Airport reveals details of IGNITE Youth Programme
31 students completed year seven of the Ignite programme at Belfast City Airport. Participants build…
United Airlines to update Chef’s table menus in Polaris business class from August 1
United Airlines starts Chef’s Table meals in Polaris business class on 1 August 2026. Menus…
Aberdeen airport avoids summer strike action after pay deal
Aberdeen Airport has averted a significant summer strike threat after key workers secured improved pay…
Jet2 Launches winter 2027 28 programme, first among major English operators
Jet2.com has officially become the first major English based airline and tour operator to launch…
Flydubai launches daily service to Pokhara Nepal
Flydubai has announced it will become the first international carrier to operate a daily service…
Shannon Airport gears up as gateway for FIFA World Cup 2026
Shannon Airport is positioning itself as a key transit point for international football supporters heading…
Wizz Air beats target with strong annual operating profit
Wizz Air reported operating profit of €139.7m for year ended 31 March. Analysts expected operating…
World’s aircraft fleet is getting older, it is official – IATA Congress
Average aircraft age has reached 15.2 years. Engine supply limits fleet renewal. Costs have increased…
Ryanair faces English probe over family seat fees
England’s Competition and Markets Authority started investigation into Ryanair. Charge typically costs around €9 each…
Spain approves Turkish Airlines stake in Air Europa
Spain approved Turkish Airlines’ stake in Air Europa. The stake covers 25-27pc of the airline.…
London City faces opposition to plans for A320neo operations
Plans for A320-200N operations at London City Airport faced opposition. The London Assembly environment committee…
Irish Air Corps sells its Learjet 45
The Irish Department of Defence sold the Learjet 45. The aircraft carried registration N554VA. Sale…
TAP Air Portugal sees no risk to privatisation from jet fuel crisis
TAP Air Portugal stated high fuel prices do not threaten privatisation. The process targets investor…
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Wilie Walsh shared: “Of the traditional airlines most of us are seeing sharp and continued increase…
Boeing records 11 net new orders in May 2026
Boeing secured 11 net new orders during May 2026. New orders included ten 787-9 aircraft…
Finnair restarts domestic services to Turku and Tampere
Finnair resumed services to Turku and Tampere. Flights operate from October 2026 with ATR72-500 aircraft.…
Iberia adds extra frequency on Madrid Tokyo route.
Iberia will operate a fourth weekly frequency on its Madrid to Tokyo route between August…
Dublin airport passenger numbers surge to 37.3m in twelve months to the end of May
Dublin Airport processed 3,493,510 passengers in May 2026. The total marks a 2.9pc rise on…
‘Stop gouging us’ – Willie Walsh fires final broadside at engine manufacturers as he leaves IATA DG position
The outgoing IATA director general has criticised engine manufacturers for poor performance. He has called…
‘Urgent need’ to remove Dublin Airport passenger cap – Willie Walsh
IATA’s director general Willie Walsh has told a press briefing at the IATA congress in…
EU state aid rules proposal endanger connectivity– ACI Europe
ACI EUROPE submitted response to public consultation. Proposal sets regime for investment and operating aid.…
United Airlines tops cellar in the sky award winners
Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026 (40th anniversary edition) Sparkling Wine: Gold –…
Heathrow handled 7.1m passengers in May, down 1.2pc
Heathrow handled 7.1m passengers in May. Passenger numbers fell 1.2pc year on year. 22 May…
Turkish Airlines wins 2026 APEX best food and beverage in Europe Award at Dublin ceremony
Turkish Airlines secured the 2026 APEX Best Food and Beverage in Europe award. The carrier…
Aer Lingus partners with Katie Taylor as brand ambassador
Aer Lingus named Katie Taylor as brand ambassador. The airline supports her fight at Croke…
Tao climate launches carbon-aware AI platform for travel
Tao Climate released Tao Carbon AI on 10 June 2026. The platform measures journey carbon…
Engine supply delays and costs discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
The scale of the OEM crisis emerged at a CEO panel at the IATA congress…
CORSIA Sustainable Fuels Progress discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
Ten countries have committed to CORSIA units. Supply falls short of requirements. Governments hold responsibility…
Africa is underperforming in aviation, IATA Congress told in Rio
Africa represents 2.2pc of global aviation but holds greater potential, IATA Congress has been told.…
Heathrow third runway issues discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
Heathrow Airport opposes changes to its ownership and operation model. Other parties have expressed interest…
Net zero 2050 challenges outlined at IATA Congress in Rio
The airline industry remains committed to net zero by 2050 despite setbacks and difficulties, IATA…
AI for operations and customer service discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
The scale at which the world’s airlines are imlementing artificial intelligence in call centres emerged…
Geopolitical challenge to multilateral aviation rules discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
Countries are shifting toward national priorities reducing emphasis on global standards established under the Chicago…
SAF production shortfalls should mean mandates are abolished – IATA Congress in Rio
Delegates to IATA congress have been told that sustainable aviation fuel availability is falling further…
Aviation industry reports strong demand despite fuel price rises
Booking curves have shortened in some markets yet load factors held steady with yields above…
Strait of Hormuz crisis discussed at IATA Congress in Rio
Eleanor Budds of S&P Global has told a press briefing at the IATA congress in…
Aeromexico joins IATA Turbulence Aware
Aeromexico has joined the IATA Turbulence Aware programme and increased coverage across Latin America. The…
KEY takeaways from IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
Leaders of the global aviation industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd IATA…