Boeing postpones first deliveries of B777-9 and B777-8F aircraft
Boeing has postponed its first deliveries of the B777-9 and B777-8F aircraft, with expectations set…
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BA postpones resumption of flights between Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur
Sean Doyle, CEO of Aer Lingus British Airways is reducing its long-haul network this winter…
12pc of Ryanair first wave departures delayed by Sunday’s ATC staff shortages
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair reports that 12pc of first wave departures (67 of 571 aircraft)…
Ace abandons acquisition of three B777s from India’s grounded Jet Airways
Naresh Goyal founder of Jet Airways Ace Aviation, a subsidiary of Challenge Group, is sourcing…
France moves to raise aviation tax to tackle €60bn budget deficit
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC The French government is likely to raise aviation…
LISTEN: Contentious Waterford airport comments by presenters of Ireland AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpFJNhkOFtk
Strike averted at Air Canada as pilots agree to 42pc age increase
Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council. Air Canada pilots approved…
Dublin loses winter services to Dallas and Charlotte due to passenger cap
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport Winter destinations from Dublin Airport that have been cancelled…
Ryanair to cut operations in Dortmund, Dresden, Leipzig & Hamburg by 60pc
Michael O’Leary Ryanair is to cut traffic by 12pc through German airports, due wot what…
Bilbao & Palermo among 8 new United Airlines services for summer 2025
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United at the 2024 AGM of IATA United…
Lufthansa the front runner as Portugal initiates privatisation of TAP Air Portugal
Luis Rodrigues CEO of TAP Air Portugal The Portuguese government plans to initiate the privatisation…
WATCH: Minister James Lawless there is no plan B (other than trying to move fights from Dublin to the regions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrlQn1N_HR0
APG & Luxair join ERA board
Jesper Rungholm president of ERA The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) Board elections during the…
UAE’s Flyadeal plans first widebody aircraft order by the end of 2024
Steven Greenway CEO of Flyadeal Flyadeal plans to place its first widebody aircraft order by…
Dublin–Orlando flight cancelled AGAIN as Hurricane Milton brings tourism in Orlando to a halt
Today’s Dublin to Orlando flight has been cancelled EI121@14:00 and Inbound EI120 both today Thursday and…
‘Time for leadership on Dublin airport passenger cap’ – Emerald Airlines CEO Keith Butler’
Keith Butler CEO of Emerald Airlines Emerald Airlines CEO Keith Butler has called for “real…
Revenues down 7pc but profits up 42pc at Lufthansa Technik
Soeren Stark CEO of Lufthansa Technik Lufthansa Technik reported a 42pc rise in pre-tax profits…
OTAs mark flights up by 25pc when not booked direct – A4E
Rania Georgoutsakou of A4E A study by Airlines for Europe (A4E) reveals significant market concentration…
Boeing withdraws pay offer as four-week strike remains unresolved
Brian Bryant president of the the International Association of Machinists Boeing has withdrawn its pay…
Binter, Loganair & SKY express dominate ERA Airline Awards 2024
Luke Farajallah CEO of Loganair The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) recognised airlines Binter, Loganair,…
Air Arabia to receive first A321XLR in 2027 & concentrate on Egypt
Adel Abdullah Ali CEO of Air Arabia Air Arabia is set to receive its first…
Singapore Airlines partners with celebrity chef Monica Galetti
Monica Galetti Singapore Airlines has partnered with celebrity chef Monica Galetti to create exclusive inflight…
AZUL renegotiates debt terms with Aercap, Avolon & other lessors
John Rodgerson CEO of Azul Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has negotiated with Aercap and other…
Finland embassy hosts event for Finnair in Dublin
Ansi Partanen of Finnair The Finland embassy hosted an event for Finnair in Dublin in…
KLM CEO Marjan Rintel criticises ‘unfair’ competition from Chinese airlines at Routes 2024
Marjan Rintel CEO of KLM KLM CEO Marjan Rintel has criticised “unfair” competition from Chinese…
Rimini selected as host destination for Routes Europe 2026
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Rimini, Italy, has been selected as the host destination…
Orlando airport to close ahead of Hurricane Milton tomorrow Weds as cruise lines change itineraries
ThHurricane Milton weakened from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm early Tuesday but…
‘No longer a planning issue’ – IAA’s 25.2m summer cap means 1m fewer seats at Dublin airport
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) plans to limit airline seat…
WATCH Michael O’Leary – ‘Inevitable’ Dublin airport pax cap will end in court
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPt2gg_7Q1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9YWJODRUA
Riyadh Air to complete AOC soon and launch in early 2025 – CEO Tony Douglas
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is nearing completion of its air operator…
Newcastle, Edmonton, Prague & Brussels win airport awards at Routes 2024 in Bahrain
Nick Jones CEO of Newcastle International Airport Newcastle International Airport has won the Overall Winner…
Uber strengthens relationship with Avios scheme is used by Aer Lingus customers
Dara Khosrowshahi CEO of Uber Uber has strengthened its relationship with Avios loyalty scheme is…
Six organisations and two individuals to be honoured at Routes World Awards
Marjan Rintel CEO of KLM Six organisations and two individuals will be acknowledged in the…
Operational restrictions lifted on flights at airports in Iran after 24-hour stoppage
Flightradar24 snapshot shows virtually empty airspace over Iran, apart from some FlyDubai aircraft Hossein Pourfarzaneh…
2,300 delegates gather in Bahrain for Routes World 2024 aviation conference
Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah of Bahrain airport Routes World 2024 has opened in Bahrain gathering…
Today’s Dublin Airport cancellations – AA133 to Dallas & DE2063 to Frankfurt
Cancellations at Dublin Airport today Dallas AA133@12.40 Frankfurt DE2063@15.50
Loganair to operate four Belfast–Ronaldsway rotations at Christmas after Emerald withdrawal
Ellie McGimpsey of Belfast city airport Loganair is operating four return services between Belfast City…
Virgin Atlantic introduces winter season menus
Virgin Atlantic has introduced winter season menus featuring upscale dishes for Upper Class customers, including…
Air traffic control delays a factor in increase in disruptive behaviour – Michael O’Leary
Michael O’Leary with Carol Sharkey and Tracey Kennedy Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says that aircraft…
Iran’s airspace reopens after closure caused by escalation of conflict
Flightradar24 data yesterday Iranian airspace has reopened after closure caused by the escalation of Israel’s…