Philippine Airlines joins Oneworld alliance
Full membership has remained scheduled for 2027. PAL has become the 16th full member of…
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Air China injects capital into Shenzhen Airlines
The second tranche totalled RMB11.9 billion with five Airbus A350 aircraft. Air China has contributed…
AirAsia X delays Bahrain London route launch
The carrier has cancelled flights from 26 June to 26 August 2026. Initial frequency has…
Air Canada launches Budapest Toronto direct service
Air Canada has launched the Budapest Toronto route operating five times per week. The service…
Datalex signs retail deal with Air Macau
Air Macau has activated the Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine in September 2024. The…
Cork Airport ranked in global top 40 in Airhelp ratings
Cork Airport reached 39th place in the 2026 AirHelp Score. The airport scored 7.94 overall…
Emirates suspends A380 flights to eight destinations
Emirates has suspended A380 flights to eight European airports for most of June 2026. Daily…
Airline loyalty programmes shift to revenue based earning
Delta SkyMiles has adopted revenue based earning with 5 to 11 miles per dollar. American…
Atlantic Flight Academy commemorates training of 1,000 Ryanair cadets
The academy operates in Santry, county Dublin. AFA delivers APS MCC programmes for Ryanair. The…
Aviation’s $100bn headache – Willie Walsh’s LAST address to IATA Congress as DG
Willie Walsh addressed late aircraft deliveries and engine supply issues that raised costs for airlines.…
‘Save a Life, Not a Bag ‘ – IATA launches aircraft evacuation safety campaign
IATA commissioned a survey that revealed gaps in passenger knowledge about evacuations. Crew instructions require…
Wizz Air to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027
Wizz Air plans to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027. The carrier operates…
Spain’s regulator recommends annual reduction of 0.59pc in airport charges
The Spanish competition authority CNMC has questioned airport operator Aena’s proposal and recommended an annual…
Singapore Airlines holds talks for additional widebody jets
Singapore Airlines operates 58 A350-900s and seven A350-900(ULR)s. The carrier has 30 B777-9s already on…
Qantas considers widebody aircraft order
Qantas holds 24 A350-1000s on order including 12 ultra-long range variants. The carrier operates 14…
Riyadh Air receives first owned Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Riyadh Air took delivery of two B787-9 aircraft on 4 and 5 June 2026. The…
Emirates deploys Airbus A350 on Dubai to Dublin route
Emirates has deployed the Airbus A350 on the Dubai to Dublin route. Service runs from…
Entries open TODAY for Aviation Industry Awards Ireland 2026
The awards programme launched on 9 June 2026. Entries cover 25 categories across the sector.…
Shannon event marks 20 Years of COOPANS air traffic management
COOPANS celebrated 20 years on 8 June 2026. The alliance includes six European ANSPs. Shannon…
US extends Dublin Airport passenger cap deadline to July 6
The US Department of Transportation extended the deadline to 6 July. Airlines for America requested…
Sustainable aviation fuel production for 2026 is just 0.8pc of requirement – IATA
IATA has released estimates on global Sustainable Aviation Fuel production for 2026. SAF production stands…
IATA reveals 2027 Congress will be held in Xiamen
The 83rd IATA AGM will take place from 30 May to 1 June 2027. Xiamen…
‘Leave the luggage behind’ – the psychology of passengers in stressful situations discussed at IATA AGM
Brett Molesworth Professor of Human Factors and Aviation Safety at UNSW led the discussion. Experts…
Is AI is living up to its promises for the industry? – IATA AGM
Andrew Sellers VP Technology Strategy at Confluent Inc joined the panel. Experts reviewed current AI…
Hedging, fleet modernisation and cost volatility discussed at IATA CEO summit in Rio
The CEO panel took place at the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. Richard…
IATA AGM in Rio takes renewed look at passenger rights regulations and their effectiveness
Alexis Von Hoensbroech CEO of WestJet led the panel. Discussions reviewed data on passenger rights…
Shannon Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary with Airport Viewing Gallery exhibition
The Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society hosted its 50th anniversary in Shannon Airport Viewing Gallery.…
IATA congress update on the industry in Latin America
Net profit stood at $1.2bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin equalled 2.1 pc. Profit per…
IATA congress update on the industry in Europe
Net profit stood at $9.6bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin equalled 3.1 pc. Profit per…
IATA congress update on the industry in Africa
Net profit reached $0.1bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin stood at 0.2 pc. Profit per…
IATA congress update on the industry in Asia Pacific
Net profit stood at $6.6bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin equalled 2.1 pc. Profit per…
IATA congress update on the industry in Middle East
Net profit stood at -$4.3bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin equalled -6.1 pc. Profit per…
IATA congress update on the industry in North America
Net profit stood at $9.4bn in 2026 forecasts. Net margin equalled 2.5 pc. Profit per…
Roberto Alvo takes up duties as Chair of the IATA Board
Roberto Alvo assumed the role of IATA Board Chair on 8 June 2026. His term…
SMBC Aviation Capital has reveals sustainability strategy 2030
SMBC Aviation Capital published its Sustainability Strategy 2030 and Beyond. The strategy builds on a…
Irish legislators target removal of Dublin passenger cap ‘before the summer break’
The government prepared the bill for passage next month. The advocate general issued the opinion…
Aer Lingus sanctions spared as US passenger cap deadline extended
The cap set the limit at 32m passengers. Dublin Airport recorded 36.4m passengers last year.…
IATA discusses securing airspace to accommodate growth at AGM in Rio
Magdalena Jaworska-Maćkowiak President of Polish Air Navigation Services Agency led the panel. Experts discussed demand…
Brazil SAF production potential examined at IATA AGM
Patricia Grossi Head of Carbon Markets and Biofuel Certification at Acelen Renewables led the discussion…
IATA AGM in Rio looks at performance metrics
The Airline Industry Outlook session took place from 11:30 to 12:00. Marie Owens Thomsen SVP…