From lifting the passenger cap to credit unions funding pilot training, there has been progress. But more could be done and Declan Ryan says civil servants in the Republic could “adopt a more constructive attitude to the policy debate".
The CEO of the British flag carrier speaks to about growing up in Youghal, Co Cork, overseeing a £7bn transformation plan, the rise of Chinese manufacturers and why Ireland needs to improve at "actually getting things done".
A luxury terminal operator is challenging the bidding process at Washington Dulles, claiming the airport authority had a “relentless desire” to award the contract to DAA and its partner.
Michael O'Leary announced in Paris this week that Ryanair would bring its engine repair and maintenance "in-house" and open two massive new facilities to do so. It appears one of them will be based in Spain.
EY aviation finance sector leader Niamh Tobin talks to The Currency about deal flow in the aviation industry, the challenges of tariffs and how Ireland can maintain its leadership role.
The SMBC-Air Lease deal has instilled confidence in the ability to get bumper aviation leasing deals done – and executives are showing little fear of over concentration.
Aviation firms have faced hurdles entering India but Europe’s new free-trade agreement will slash tariffs on aircraft and parts in a market that has seen its aviation sector balloon in recent years.
KPMG's Aviation Leaders Report 2026 has interviewed 30 big names in the sector about the challenges and opportunities facing a growing industry that is vital to Ireland.
The Kremlin seized Domodedovo Airport last year, alleging an Irish financing company was used to obscure foreign influence on its ownership. It’s now on the market for €1.4bn.
Three years after Covid grounded global aviation, airlines are flying higher than ever. For Ireland, that recovery brings both opportunity and urgent policy choices.
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