Michael O’Leary once again calls on France to halt’idiotic’ increases in airfare levy
Michael O’Leary Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary has once again criticised the French government’s…
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Dublin based Engine Lease Finance Corporation concludes largest ever deal
Richard Hough of Engine Lease Finance Corporation Dublin based Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELFC) has…
London CMA closes investigation on Atlantic Joint Business Agreement that includes Aer Lingus
Sarah Cardell CEO of London Competition and Markets Authority London Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…
AT LAST: Funding secured for Addis Adaba’s newbuild airport with lower altitude & fuel burn
Mesfin Tasew Bekele CEO of Ethiopian Airilines It has been discussed for decades, but now…
Air Canada promises ‘no disruption ‘ ahead of flight attendants strike
Shanyn Elliott of CUPE trade union Air Canada flight attendants demonstrated across major Canadian airports…
Privatisation of TAP Portugal gets go-ahead
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has signed a law mandating…
ELFC to acquire 50 LEAP engines from CFM
Richard Hough of ELFC Engine Lease Finance Corporation has placed an order with CFM International…
Advertising Standards Authority finds Ryanair’s ‘big summer sale’ ad breached standards
Orla Twomey CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority The Advertising Standards Authority has found a…
Emirates to ban use of all power banks onboard flights following risk review
Adnan Kazim of Emirates Effective from 1 October 2025, Emirates will ban the use of…
AirBaltic commences naming Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities in Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania
Elina Prave of Air Baltic AirBaltic has commenced naming its Airbus A220-300 aircraft after cities…
WHERE WE ARE AT: Threat of strike by Ryanair baggage handlers in Spanish airports next Friday
José Luis Acevedo President of UGT Trade Union H olidaymakers planning to fly with Ryanair to…
Antonov comes to Dublin – and HERE is Ryanair’s hilarious reaction
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan, also known as the Condor, is the world’s heaviest cargo aircraft…
Record 527k passengers flew between Dublin Airport and North America in July
July 2023 saw a total of 527,000 passengers flying between Dublin Airport and North America,…
Shannon not amongst American Airlines new trans-Atlantic routes for summer 2026
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines is expanding with five new Transatlantic routes…
Riyadh Air secures slots for B787 Heathrow service from October 26
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air has secured slots and has the capacity…
ITA showcases new menu created with Italian chef Moreno Cedroni.
ITA Airways has launched a new menu created with Italian chef Moreno Cedroni. The menu…
Wizz air return to Tel Aviv a month earlier than scheduled
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air will resume flights to Tel Aviv from…
Cathay Group confirms seven more B777X purchases
Pat Healy chair of Cathay Pacific Cathay Group has confirmed seven more purchase rights for…
Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle to Heathrow & Keflavik in March 2026
Ben Minicucci Alaska Airlines CEO Alaska Airlines is to launch routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport…
France responsible for 28pc of network delays this week – Eurocontrol
Raul Medina CEO of Eurocontrol Eurocontrol’s update for the week reveals a 4pc increase in…
Aer Lingus appoints Nessa McNeela as new Chief Financial Officer
Nessa McNeela CFO of Aer LIngus Aer Lingus has appointed Nessa McNeela as the new…
AvCon 2025 to attract 8,000 secondary scholars to Casement Aerodrome in October
AvCon 2025 has announced that its next student event is to take place in October…
WHERE WE ARE AT: Air Europa, the latest twist in the tale of the sale
Jesús Nuño de la Ros CEO of Air Europa Lufthansa, the German airline giant, has…
Further details revealed of Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 23
Further details have been revealed of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, to place on…
Dublin airport reports record 3.7m passengers in July
Kenny Jacobs of DAA Dublin report reported a record 3,752,254 passenger numbers in July, up…
Boeing to increase monthly production rate of B737 MAX from 38 to 42 units
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing plans to discuss an increase in the monthly production…
European airports report passenger numbers up 4.5pc for first six months
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General ACI EUROPE reported a +4.5pc increase in passenger traffic…
‘Much more than just a facelift’ – Aer Lingus releases transformer app with wayfinder facility
Aer Lingus has launched a refreshed mobile app aimed at improving the customer travel experience.…
Cork Airport passenger numbers up 15.5pc in July to 378,353
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork Airport processed 378,353 passengers in July 2025,…
JetBlue to upgrade entertainment and dining options
JetBlue will introduce new onboard entertainment and dining options starting in September 2025. The airline…
Turkish airlines moves to acquire Spain’s Air Europa as Lufthansa interest cools on deal
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines is advancing towards a potential investment in…
B777X parts will be affected by Boeing strike in Saint Louis
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing faces a new challenge this morning as approximately 3,200…
Russia proposes wet lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines
Mesfin Tasew Bekele CEO of Ethiopian Airilines Russia has proposed a wet lease agreement with…
LOT Polish Airlines introduces RECARO lightweight aircraft seating
LOT Polish Airlines has initiated cabin upgrades with the arrival of its first RECARO Aircraft…
Dublin airport’s cap could be in the firing line as Trump’s transport secretary issues new warning to European airports
Sean Duffy US Transport commissioner In a stern warning to European airports, US Transportation Secretary…
Bray air show watched by 40,000 spectators
Member of the defense forces parachutes to the beach during Bray air display The skies…
WATCH: Spanish AF CL 415 in action in Spain fighting a fire
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Dublin airport expects 130k passengers through the airport today after world’s busiest air day yesterday
Dublin Airport is going through two of its three busiest days of the year. The…
Heathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for a third runway
Heathrow has submitted plans for a third runway, aiming for completion within a decade if…
IAG Q2 margins rise to 11pc as Aer Lingus turns in €135m profit
Luis Gallego CEO of IAG IAG’s share price has risen 4.8pc in early trading after…