United launches new inflight entertainment channel featuring Peacock content
United launched dedicated Peacock inflight entertainment channel. Channel available from 1 May 2026 on seatback…
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TODAY is deadline for action on Dublin airport passenger cap and publication of Oireachtas report
The Oireachtas transport committee says it will finalise a report on scrapping the Dublin Airport…
Dividend from English defence subsidiary boosts Atlantic Aviation
Pre-tax profits at Atlantic Aviation Group reached €3.12m in 2024. Dividend income from AAG Defence…
Qantas Group extends flight capacity reduction until September
Qantas and Jetstar extend reductions until 30 September 2026. International capacity decreases by 2pc. Sydney…
‘No plans to reduce flights’ – ITA Airways
ITA Airways has no plans to cut flights. The carrier has covered 80pc of fuel…
Emirates restores 96 pc of global network
Emirates has restored 96 pc of its global network. The airline operates to 137 destinations…
Ryanair says close-in bookings ‘very strong” as holiday market softens
Michael O’Leary says that Ryanair fares will be similar to last year as the airline…
Major Irish based lessors impacted as USA’s Spirit Airlines ceases operations
Spirit Airlines suspended operations at 0300 Eastern Time on 2 May 2026 The airline cited…
ASTURIAS here were come, direct flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus commence today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Dublin to Asturias on 2 May 2026. The service…
OSLO here we come, direct flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus commence today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Dublin to Oslo on 2 May 2026. The service…
NICE here we come, direct flights from Cork with Aer Lingus commences today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Cork to Nice on 2 May 2026. The service…
Air Baltic & Wizz identified as Europe’s ‘most vulnerable airlines’ by Michael O’Leary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could drive two or three…
Irish airports anticipate record 600,000 passenger traffic over May bank holiday weekend
Over 525,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin and Cork airports combined for the…
DAA reports post-tax profit of €230m
DAA has reported post-tax profit of €230m for 2025. 39.9m passengers have travelled through Dublin…
Flexjet Ireland applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Flexjet Ireland has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit. The company has requested…
Ryanair blames England’s NATS for delays affecting 133,000 passengers
Ryanair has criticised England’s air traffic control provider NATS after more than 133,000 passengers suffered…
Copa Airlines orders 40 additional Boeing 737 MAX
Copa Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for 20 more. The…
Airbus appoints Eric Kirstetter as executive vice president strategy
Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy. The role has taken effect…
Wizz air CEO describes Abu Dhabi AOC as a mistake
Wizz Air CEO has called the Abu Dhabi AOC a mistake. The decision initially appeared…
Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia X proposes name change to AirAsia Group
AirAsia X has proposed a name change to AirAsia Group. Shareholder approval is required at…
Emerald Airlines postpones launch of peak summer schedule
Emerald Airlines has postponed its peak summer schedule launch to late April or early May…
Why WAR is good for the leasing industry – Aercap reports record income for the first quarter of 2026
AerCap has reported net income of $818m for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted net…
Leasing boom continues as Avolon reports income up 32pc in first quarter of 2026
Avolon achieved net income of $191m in Q1 2026 which rose 32pc year on year.…
LISTEN: Flight cancellations, what’s going on? Eoghan Corry & Matt Cooper
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Airbus delivered 114 commercial aircraft in first quarter of 2026
Airbus delivered 114 commercial aircraft in Q1 2026. Consolidated revenues reached €12.7bn in the period.…
United Airlines CEO statement comfirms American Airlines approach
Scott Kirby confirmed he approached American Airlines about a merger. The talks ended after American…
Budapest Airport welcomes new Wizz Air route to Ankara
Budapest Airport has added a new Wizz Air service to Ankara, the capital of Türkiye.…
Heathrow warns of impact of war on passenger numbers
Heathrow handled 18.9m passengers in the first three months of the year. This total showed…
Air passenger demand rose 2.1pc in March despite US war on Iran – IATA
Global air passenger demand increased by 2.1pc in March 2026 compared with March 2025. International…
IATA reports mixed results for global air cargo market in March 2026
Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8pc in March 2026 compared with March 2025. Capacity…
Schiphol offers airlines a 10pc discount on airport charges
Schiphol Airport introduced a 10pc discount on charges for daytime flights. The measure runs from…
European airports welcome EU jet fuel crisis response plan
The European Commission adopted the AccelerateEU plan on 23 April. The plan addressed potential jet…
Meteo-France says hairdryer was used to alter temperature readings at Paris CDG
Police examined claims of sensor tampering at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Temperature readings…
Jet2 latest to say the Middle East conflict has slowed its summer bookings
Jet2 recorded a 7.7pc year on year rise in summer bookings which was below earlier…
Kerry Airport appoints Adrian Neilan as new CEO
Adrian Neilan has become Chief Executive Officer at Kerry Airport. The airport recorded over 440,000…
Ray O’Driscoll confirmed as CEO of Shannon Airport Group
Ray O’Driscoll served as acting CEO since September last year. He joined Shannon Airport Group…
Gary Owens appointed new chair of DAA in succession to Basil Sheerin
Gary Owens assumes the chairperson role at DAA on 14 June. He currently chairs Dublin…
Cork airport displays aerial photography exhibition
Cork Airport has opened an exhibition in the airside arrivals area. The display features works…
AerFin expands engine maintenance and logistics operations
AerFin has launched V2500 engine support capability. The Indurent Park facility features 26 engine bays.…
Ryanair threatens 10pc summer cuts at Dublin airport and closes Berlin base
Ryanair is to reduce close to 10pc of planned flights from Dublin this summer. The…