Move by Washington FAA to recognise non-US aircraft maintenance contracts
The FAA launched a rulemaking process to recognise non-US maintenance organisation certificates. The process follows…
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Question mark over future of Qatar A380 fleet as they remain out of service throughout April and May
Qatar Airways grounded all eight active Airbus A380 aircraft at the start of April 2026.…
Spirit Airlines sells off twenty A320 to CSDS Asset Management
Spirit Airlines named CSDS Asset Management as the successful bidder for 20 Airbus A320 family…
‘Bottomless financial hole’ – Estonian politicians reject Latvia’s invitation to invest in airBaltic
Estonian politicians have rejected the idea of any investment in airBaltic. Aivar Sõerd of the…
US Department of Transportation extends deadline on Dublin Airport passenger cap until May 6
The US Department of Transportation extended the deadline to 6 May 2026. The extension covers…
Lufthansa marks 100th anniversary of its first flights from Berlin to Cologne and Zurich
Lufthansa operated two special flights on 6 April 2026 from Berlin to mark 100 years…
Avolon acquired 14 aircraft and sold 19 in Q1 2026
Avolon acquired 14 aircraft and sold 19 in Q1 2026. The company ended Q1 with…
Shannon airport introduces electric first-mover vehicle handling unit
Shannon Airport introduced the First-Mover R-3500 electric vehicle handling unit on 7 April 2026. The…
Guernsey and Jersey introduce ETA requirement for non CTA citizens
Guernsey and Jersey have made the Electronic Travel Authorisation compulsory for non-visa nationals from 23…
Dublin airport’s stray parrot ‘Lola’ reunited with owner
A parrot was found perched on a bin outside Terminal 1 on Easter Sunday. Airport…
‘Digital exclusion’ impacting on air travel and hotel bookings for older people – academic Rónán Collins
Academic Rónán Collins has called for online services to become more age-friendly as many elderly…
Air Astana expands summer 2026 routes to China and Cyprus
Air Astana has launched its summer schedule through to 24 October 2026 with new routes…
United and unions agree to regional carrier conducting United Express flying
United Airlines reached a tentative agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The agreement allows…
Aer Lingus trims summer schedule and issues guidance to passengers
Aer Lingus has cancelled flights on multiple routes from 21 April 2026. Transatlantic services to…
Just TWO countries have deployed the pre-registration app for Schengen Entry/Exit System ahead of E-day next Friday
Only two Member States, Sweden and Portugal, have deployed the pre-registration app the EU’s Schengen…
Derry ‘fourth of fifth’ in race to become eighth Ryanair MRO facility as Poland takes the lead
CFM facility at Pennyburn Industrial Estate in Derry under consideration Poland the front runner among contenders…
Portlaoise to honour local aviator Colonel James Fitzmaurice next Sunday
Annual commemoration takes place in Portlaoise for June This event Sunday 12 April at Fitzmaurice…
Delta Air Lines selects Amazon Leo ahead of Starlink for onboard wifi
Delta Air Lines has chosen Amazon Leo for satellite Wi-Fi. Installation begins on 500 planes…
Spirit Airlines considers US government equity stake
Spirit Airlines contuse to consider offering the US government an equity stake. The proposal has…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets Istanbul as new hub for Europe after Bahrain closure
AirAsia X is shifting long-haul strategy to Istanbul as new hub. Partnership planned with a…
South Korea’s t’way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways
Shareholders approved the name change to Trinity Airways on 31 March 2026. Approval received 99.2pc…
Qantas, American Airlines JV renewal gets interim approval
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granted interim authorisation to Qantas and American Airlines. The…
PRESSURE mounts on Air Baltic as it is only 10pc hedged against fuel price increase
Air Baltic is facing significant financial pressure after jet fuel prices in Europe more than…
IAG drops out from race for TAP Portugal at bidding deadline
IAG did not submit a bid for up to 49.9pc in TAP Air Portugal by…
Skybus ends Newquay to Gatwick PSO early due to fuel price spike
Skybus terminated pso flights on 3 April 2026. The airline cited rapidly rising fuel prices…
Ryanair flight reductions affect routes across Spain
Ryanair has implemented flight reductions across several Spanish airports in 2026. The cuts have removed…
WHAT will Willie Walsh bring as CEO of Indigo and what will he do with the airline?
The announcement came on April 1, and it did not turn out to be a…
LISTEN: Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on RTE Behind the story
Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on the…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary hilarious interview with Colette Fitzpatrick
https://youtu.be/-cgLTyCvQBw
AerCap signed 202 lease agreements in the quarter
AerCap signed 202 lease agreements in the first quarter of 2026. • The company completed…
WATCH: Rising cost of jet fuel and holidays – Eoghan Corry on RTE Prime Time
https://youtu.be/c4WzFoLD1AA
Insurers win permission to appeal in London High Court aircraft leasing case
Insurers received permission from a London court to appeal the $1bn ruling on Russia stranded…
OPEN AGAIN: Dublin airport’s beloved 51st and Green lounge back in business after refurb
Dublin Airport has reopened its Terminal 2 51st and Green Lounge used by passengers who…
Donegal airport’s afternoon flight to Dublin restored after campaign
The restoration of the afternoon Public Service Obligation flight between Donegal Airport and Dublin has…
CDB Aviation delivers first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair
Icelandair and CDB Aviation signed the lease agreements in January 2024. The first aircraft arrived…
SURPRISE: Willie Walsh to become CEO of India’s Indigo
Willie Walsh has been named chief executive of IndiGo. His current IATA term ends on…
Donegal airport passenger numbers surge by 35pc to 56,119
Donegal airport passenger numbers surged by 35pc in 2025 to 55,119. The figure represents a…
American Airlines introduces limited-edition centennial amenity kits
American Airlines has introduced three centennial-themed amenity kits in premium cabins. The kits feature designs…
ITA Airways reports first full-year profit of €209m with revenues of €3.2bn
ITA Airways reports net profit of €209m for 2025. The airline will restore twice-daily service…
Finnair signs lease agreements for two ATR72-600
Finnair signs leases for two ATR72-600 aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered by early autumn…