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From its HQ in north Dublin, ASL Aviation Holdings now owns or part-owns seven airlines around the world and is a global leader in freight transport. But, as its CFO Mark O’Kelly explains, this is just the start, and the company has big plans for the future.

At a recent KPMG Dealmakers event, Andy Cronin, the new chief executive of Avolon, spoke about helping found, float, and take private the aviation leasing giant. He also talked about hiring, the highs and lows of a start-up, and the future of aviation.

Avianca's interest in Viva remains "intact" despite the decision, while a new competitor is entering the South American country's low-fares market.

Ryanair veteran Diarmuid Ó Conghaile was set to head up a new agency overseeing all aspects of aviation regulation. Instead, he is moving on to another role in the industry.

When European sanctions hit aircraft leasing companies’ Russian contracts, they stood to lose everything. Co-ordinated industry and diplomatic lobbying resulted in their insurers being on the hook instead, new documents reveal.

Over two decades as a finance lawyer, Nollaig Murphy got closer and closer to the aviation industry. The opportunity between investors and owners of aircraft seeking buyers triggered his transformation into an entrepreneur.

Airlines have cut losses in 2021 but remain exposed to the pandemic and dependent on government supports. Yet KPMG's aviation finance chief Joe O'Mara explains that successive Covid-19 waves have revealed the aviation industry's ability to rebound.

Aer Lingus cabin crew today were told there was a “surplus” of staff at certain grades. Those affected are looking at deep pay freezes and lay-offs, well into next year.

International hubs like Dublin and Cork airport has grown to be the gateways of Irish travel, forcing regional airports around the country to shut down in the last decade. But why are there still so many small airports in Ireland, and how do they stay in the air?

We’ve all heard about the new rules for international travel, but how do they work in real life? Thomas Hubert has been to Paris and back and lived to tell the tale. His diary contains hot tips for when you finally fly again.