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Pressure group objects to proposed EasyJet Southampton to Manchester domestic service
EasyJet to launch Southampton to Manchester service on 4 December 2026 Service operates twice weekly…
Canada’s Porter Airlines and Flair airlines approved for federal loans after fuel price hikes
Porter Airlines approved for $125 million LASR loan Flair Airlines approved for $76 million LASR…
London Luton airport launches new online journey planner
London Luton Airport launches new online journey planner Platform compares train, bus, coach and road…
‘Normal operations’ at Dublin airport during Trump visit but some road closures – Gardaí
Gardaí advise extra time for Dublin Airport travel on Saturday Highest impact restrictions from 8am…
Heathrow in negative for FIFTH successive month with 7,866,510 passengers in August
Heathrow handles 23m passengers during summer 2026 Busiest ever day on 2 August with nearly…
GALLERY: Emirates at the 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg
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Airline slot demand grows at Heathrow with 40 airlines on waiting list
Over 40 airlines seeking scarce slots Xiamen Airlines becomes newest carrier The number of incumbent…
Boeing records slowest order month of 2026 in August
Boeing books 15 gross and net orders in August 2026 Slowest order month of the…
Wizz Air sidelines orders for six A321XLR aircraft and converts four following strategic shift
Wizz Air sidelines six of ten A321XLR aircraft orders Originally ordered 47 A321XLRs for long-range…
BOC Aviation to purchase twelve a320neo aircraft for lease to Colombia’s Avianca
BOC Aviation purchases twelve A320-200N aircraft for Avianca lease Deliveries scheduled for 2029 Aircraft powered…
Enaire records highest ever daily air traffic in Spain
Enaire records highest ever daily air traffic with 8,548 flights on 1 August 2026 Total…
JSX CEO warns of possible jet fuel shortage at Future Travel Expo in Dallas
JSX CEO warns of possible jet fuel shortage Oil prices rise above $100 per barrel…
Vietravel airlines announces intention to purchase 50 Airbus aircraft
Vietravel Airlines intends to purchase fifty Airbus aircraft Order comprises twenty A220s and thirty A321s…
Lufthansa acquires 20pc of Kühne Aviation following shareholder death
Lufthansa records Kühne Aviation stake of over 20pc Equivalent to 240.4m indirect voting rights Notification…
‘BEST hedged airline in Europe’ – Michael O’Leary tells Ryanair AGM
Additional 15pc hedged at $85 a barrel for 2028 financial year Average fares may rise…
Blackrock, Dublin-based company included in US sanctions on Iranian aviation
US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902 36 additional entities and individuals also…
Temporary restricted airspace zones established for Trump visit to County Clare
IAA establishes Temporary Restricted Areas for Trump visit TRA 1 covers 15-nautical-mile radius around Shannon…
Dublin airport growth slows slightly in August with 3,825,140 passengers
Passenger numbers reached 3,825,140 in August 2026, a 1.1pc year-on-year increase. Daily passenger volume exceeded 100,000…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary on England’s air traffic failure
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Ryanair shareholders approve O’Leary bonus scheme despite 39.3pc push back
Ryanair shareholders approve O’Leary bonus scheme 60.7pc voted in favour, 39.3pc against O’Leary contract extended…
Global airline stocks decline as oil price shock hits profit margins amid renewed conflict in Gulf
Airline stocks decline worldwide amid oil price shock Brent crude above $105 per barrel, WTI…
BDO Ireland launches dedicated aviation advisory unit
BDO Ireland launches dedicated Aviation Advisory unit Practice led by Stan Barnes with Donal Boylan…
Wizz Air joins Ryanair in demanding NATS overhaul following system failure
Wizz Air joins Ryanair in demanding NATS overhaul NATS labelled not fit for purpose in…
Garda investigation underway after suspicious package seized at Shannon Airport
Suspicious package addressed to US Customs seized at Shannon Airport on 25 August 2026 Army…
SAS leads European on-time performance for August 2026 according to OAG data
Safair leads global OTP rankings with 94pc rate Four airlines achieve OTP rates of 90pc…
Aer Lingus reveals most popular autumn and winter destinations for Irish travellers
Aer Lingus reveals most popular autumn and winter destinations London, Paris and Amsterdam lead European…
Airlines back €8.2bn expansion plan for Paris airports
Airlines back €8.2bn Paris airports expansion plan Project aims to add capacity for 18m passengers…
Frontier Airlines withdraws from New York JFK Airport
Frontier Airlines withdraws from New York JFK Airport Final flight scheduled for 5 October 2026…
IATA World Safety and Operations Conference to focus on human elements in aviation safety
IATA WSOC 2026 takes place 6-8 October in Istanbul Theme is Performance Through People focusing…
EasyJet defends against $72m Russian lease claim
easyJet defends $72m High Court claim over six A319s Claim filed by liquidators of STLC…
WTTC warns uncapped England tourist taxes could drive visitors to competing destinations
WTTC warns uncapped England tourist taxes could reduce competitiveness 29pc of international travellers would consider…
ACI EUROPE calls for policy action to support Bosnia and Herzegovina aviation
ACI EUROPE calls for policy action in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Airport traffic 28.6pc above…
Star Alliance to open dedicated lounge at Seoul Incheon following Asiana exit
Star Alliance to open dedicated lounge at Seoul Incheon Existing Asiana Business Lounge West to…
Airport Tech Investments may not pay off without clear RFPs, former ACI chief warns
Former ACI chief warns airports on technology investments Clear requirements needed before approaching suppliers Investments…
Wizz Air adds Hurghada route from London Gatwick
Wizz Air launches Hurghada route from London Gatwick Flights begin 11 January 2027 operating weekly…
Algeria closes airspace to UAE Aircraft
Algeria has closed its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft The ban took effect on 11 September…
NTSB reveals Air Boeing 767 crew attempted go-around before over-running Miami runway
21 Air Boeing 767 overran Miami runway on 6 September 2026 Crew attempted go-around but…
Fallout from Air Traffic Control failure, Eoghan Corry & Anton Savage
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Airlines assess fallout from England’s air traffic control failure
Analysis has suggested around 219,000 passengers were disrupted easyJet and Ryanair have had over 100,000…