Highlights from day one of IATA first-ever aviation data & technology conference in Dublin
Welcome address by Lynne Embleton “The key to making it happen is collaboration,” the CEO…
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Passenger cap at Dublin should be removed immediately – IATA’s DG Willie Walsh
Kim Macauley and Willie Walsh media roundtable IATA data conference in Dublin Willie Walsh, the…
Aercap says it would consider return to Russia if circumstances change
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has said he is exploring the potential…
Ryanair announces largest-ever summer schedule from Knock
Jade Kirwan of Ryanair Ryanair has announced its largest-ever summer schedule for 2025 at Ireland…
Flydubai extends terms with Dublin lessors as B737-8 aircraft deliveries come to a halt
Ghaith Al Ghaith CEO of Flydubai Flydubai has flagged concerns over delays in the delivery…
Lufthansa group to link loyalty reward flights to cash ticket prices rather than points
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Miles & More will implement a dynamic pricing model for…
Syrianair permitted to fly to European airports once more
The Council of the European Union has decided to relax sanctions on Syrianair following the…
Lufthansa rejects European Commission decision on Condor’s Frankfurt SPA feed
Peter Gerber CEO of Condor On February 25, 2025, Lufthansa Group rejected the European Commission’s…
Flights to six Russian airports banned by EU in new round of sanctions
The EU has introduced a 16th package of sanctions against Russian airlines, coinciding with the…
Lufthansa revamps business class menu on short haul flights
Lufthansa is introducing a revamped dining experience for business class customers on short and medium-haul…
Stellaer 212 commences private jet charter at Weston
Stellaer 212’s private jet charter and aircraft management operation based at Dublin Weston Airport has…
Dublin airport seeks to demolish never-used spiral parking ramps – but should they be preserved?
The spiral ramps constructed in 1972 were near used The spiral parking ramps at Dublin…
Norse Atlantic to fly Gatwick to Bangkok 2w next winter – is Dublin next?
Bjørn Tore Larsen CEO aof Norse Atlantic Norse Atlantic will commence direct flights between London…
Manchester Airport drop-off system to go barrierless next month
Charlie Cornish CEO of Manchester Airport Manchester Airport will implement a barrierless drop-off and pickup…
Did American Airlines Flight 292 need to divert?
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines Mystery still surrounds the diversion of American Airlines Flight…
One day strike in Dusseldorf cancels two Aer Lingus rotations
Marvin Reschinsky of trade Union Ver.di One-day strikes have resulted in 75 out of 168…
Aviation delegates head for Dublin for IATA data conference
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA Three hundred delegates are scheduled to participate the inaugural IATA…
Air Canada to increase summer frequencies from Dublin to Montreal 4w and Vancouver 5w
Blaithin O’Donnell represents Air Canada in Ireland Air Canada announced an increase in capacity for…
Leaked report raises concerns about Coast Guard transition from Sikorsky to AW189
Micheál O’Toole director of the Coast Guard The Irish Coast Guard helicopter crews have voiced…
Deadline of March 25 for Emerald Airways apprenticeship programme
Conor McCarthy of Emerald Emerald Airlines is accepting applications for the Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance…
Manchester airport death was due to passenger ingesting bag of cocaine
Charlie Cornish CEO of Manchester Airport A 27-year-old man died at Manchester Airport on February…
Air New Zealand warns that 20pc of fleet will be out of service until late 2025
Greg Foran CEO of Air New Zealand Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran warned investors…
Nigeria’s government to start new flag carrier negotiations with Ethiopian Airlines
Festus Keyamo Nigerian Aviation Minister Reports from Lagos indicate the Nigerian government may resume negotiations…
Lufthansa organises luggage collection service for customers departing from Frankfurt Airport
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa has announced a partnership with AirPortr to provide a…
Capital One opens cardholders-only lounge at Las Vegas airport
Capital One has opened a new lounge for cardholders at Harry Reid International Airport in…
Germany’s Verdi union calls 24-hour strike this evening at Düsseldorf and Cologne airports
Marvin Reschinsky of trade Union Ver.di The Verdi union has called for a 24-hour warning…
Etihad Airways seeks new 20pc stake holder in advance of billion dollar IPO
Christophe Didier of Etihad Etihad Airways is seeking an investor for up to a 20pc…
EASA certifies A321-XLR for Pratt & Whitney engines
Luc Tytgat of EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the A321-200NY(XLR)…
IATA opens nominations for the Diversity and Inclusion Awards in Geneva
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the…
Australia’s competition commissioner approves alliance Virgin Australia tie-up with Qatar Airways
Jayne Hrdlicka CEO of Virgin Australia Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) tentatively approved a…
WATCH: Comedian James Schloeffel (& Charles Firth) parody Boeing company values
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L0bNg4SqS0Q
TAP Air Portugal announces 30pc discount for Miles&Go loyalty club members
Luis Rodrigues CEO of TAP Air Portugal TAP Air Portugal has announced a special 30pc…
Thai Airways to relist on Bangkok Stock Exchange
Suvadhana Sibunruang CEO of Thai Airways Thai Airways International plans to exit its court-supervised business…
Uzbekistan’s Qanor Sharp signs lease deal with ALC for five A321-neo with ALC
John L Plueger CEO of Air Lease Corporation Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan’s second-largest airline, has signed…
Iceland’s PLAY to wet lease three aircraft to undisclosed European operator
Einar-Orn Olafsson CEO of Play PLAY Airlines is to wet lease three aircraft to an…
Mozambique’s LAM Airlines suspends Lisbon services
Sérgio Matos LAM Mozambique Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique suspended its intercontinental route to Lisbon and…
British Airways opens refurbed lounge at Seattle (and YES, Aer Lingus passengers can use it)
British Airways has reopened its lounge on Concourse S at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, now featuring…
Oman’s SalamAir to lease ten A320 aircraft
Adrian Hamilton-Manns CEO of Salam air SalamAir, based in Muscat, aims to add ten A320…
Flydubai planning order for 200 narrowbody aircraft
Ghaith Al Ghaith CEO of Flydubai Flydubai is planning to place orders for over 200…
Airbus commits to hydrogen fueled aircraft by 2035 despite five years of ‘no progress’
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus In its full year 2024 earnings call, Airbus reaffirmed its…