EIGHT key takeaways from ATE 2025 in Brisbane
ATE25 held in Brisbane from April 27 to May 1, 2025 set attendance records, with…
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Etihad Airways ready for IPO ‘but does not need cash’
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways is considering an initial public offering but does…
Ryanair’s record April figures up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc on pre-pandemic
Ryanair reported a record 18.3m passengers in April 2025, up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc…
Comac C919 ‘may not be certified until 2032’ – EASA
Florian Guillermet Director of EASA Florian Guillermet, the executive director of the European Union Aviation…
Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reports 9pc increase in revenue
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reported a 9pc…
United and JetBlue explore partnership after American talks fall through
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in negotiations for a…
‘Both sides lose’ – what now for Boeing’s 50 deliveries to Chinese airlines in 2025?
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce asserts that…
World’s largest lessor Aercap raises guidance after record three months of trading
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings N.V. has raised its guidance for 2025 from 8.50./9.50…
Race is on for the Chinese Boeing orders
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Riyadh Air is looking to acquire Boeing aircraft rejected by…
Airbus three month deliveries drop by six aircraft amid engine delays & tariff concerns
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus reported the delivery of 136 commercial aircraft in Q1…
‘Optimise the airport network’ – Mary Considine outlines Shannon strategy
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport full year results recorded a turnover of…
Dublin airport advice to passengers as it prepares to handle 116k passengers tomorrow
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport anticipates nearly 450,000 passengers during the May…
London competition commissioner assesses Aer Lingus trans-Atlantic assurances
Sarah Cardell CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority London’s Competition and Markets Authority has…
Air India chooses Vienna and Copenhagen over Ireland for fuel stops after Pakistan air space closure
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Ireland has missed out on a round of fuel…
Two thirds of staff at AirNav Ireland earned over €100k last year
Peter Kearney CEO of Airnav Ireland Two thirds of the staff at AirNav Ireland earned…
Pakistan’s PIA ceases operating flights over Indian airspace
Muhammad Amir Hayat CEO of Pakistan International Airways PIA ceased operating flights over Indian airspace…
‘Total Loss:’ AerCap results reveal $30m insurance payout as it pursues $2.1bn claim for stranded aircraft in Russia
Peter Juhas, Chief Financial Officer Aercap AerCap received cash insurance settlement proceeds of $30m connected…
American Airlines breaks off partnership discussions with JetBlue
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue American Airlines has concluded partnership discussions with JetBlue Airways and…
SMBC seals lease agreement for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 with Arajet
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a lease agreement for five…
Oman Air lays off 1,000 employees amid intensifying competition in Middle East
Con Korfiatis CEO of Oman Air, Oman Air has terminated around 1,000 employees as part…
Just FIVE people filed 46,197 noise complaints to Dublin airport in 2024
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Noise complaints regarding Dublin Airport rose to 70,939 in…
‘Outside bounds of statutory planning process’ – latest Fingal council exchange with Dublin Airport
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council Fingal County Council has accused Dublin Airport…
END of the runway for Galway airport as council puts Carnmore site on sale
Galway City and County Councils are inviting proposals for the redevelopment of the former Galway…
Strike in Belgium today causes cancellation of four Dublin rotations
Thierry Bodson Belgian Federation Trade Union leader Four Belgian cancellations at Dublin Airport today due…
Reputations index 2025: Aer Lingus 4th, Dublin airport 22nd, Ryanair 95th
Reputations Index team Aer LIngus finished in fourth place in the Ireland Reputation Index 2025,…
Total of 13 Dublin flights cancelled by yesterday’s power outage in Spain and Portugal
https://youtu.be/w_xOFqNuZ68 João Nunes Lisboa Airport Director A major power outage across the Iberian Peninsula on…
Emirates introduces premium economy on second Dublin daily flight
Emirates B777 premium economy Emirates is to add upgraded Premium Economy cabins to its second…
Etihad Airways launches First Class on single aisle A321LR
Etihad A321LR first class Etihad Airways announced the launch of First Class on its new…
London Gatwick applies to use Northern Runway
Stuart Wingate CEO of Gatwick Airport London Gatwick has submitted a planning application to use…
Quebec fines Air Canada for legacy over charging case
Calin Rovinescu CEO of Air Canada The Court of Appeal of Quebec has ordered Air…
First flight in Hamburg for saint Fergus, Aer Lingus’s fourth A321 XLR
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus newest A321 XLR aircraft, its fourth, has…
‘Still for sale’ – Latest Airbus deal with Spirit AeroSystems secures Belfast’s €2.2bn aerospace sector (for now)
Patrick Shanahan CEO of Spirit Aerosystems Wings and mid-fuselage for the A220 will continue to…
Danish Air Transport wins Emerald contract to run ATR-72 routes from Dublin
Jesper Rungholm CEO of Danish Air Transport Danish Air Transport has been contracted to operate ATR-72…
Air France to launch new on board entertainment partnership with CANAL+ in May
Christophe Pinard-Legry Directeur Général de Canal+ France Air France’s new partnership with CANAL+ launches on…
‘Subsidies go from airports to airlines, not the other way round’ – Cathal Crowe v Travel Extra on the airwaves (some Shannon shenanigans)
Cathal Crowe TD for Clare Eoghan Corry, owner of Travel Extra, responded to Clare TD…
USA’s Spirit aviation gets clearance to list on NYSE American stock exchange
Dave Davis CEO of Spirit Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, has…
Glasgow airport to get €400m terminal investment under new owners
Kam Jandu, CEO of AGS Airports The new owner of AGS Airports, AviAlliance, plans to…
United investment ‘to lead to 50pc increase in fuel efficiency’
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines announced its investment in JetZero, paving the way…
AerCap maintains an “AA” ESG rating from MSCI in corporate responsibility report
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings eighth annual Corporate Responsibility Report for the year ending…
Indian carriers prepare for longer journey times after closure of Pakistan airspace
Pieter Elbers CEO of IndiGo Indian carriers are anticipating longer routes and schedule changes due…