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Full coverage: Aviation

A full-throttled defence: Fighting a multi-billion Russian aviation claim

For seven days, the world's biggest aircraft lessors laid out their claims to recover losses on planes beached in Russia due to the war in Ukraine. From sanctions to settlements, the defendants will now argue why cover is being denied.

Francesca Comyn
20th Jun, 2024 - 7 min read

Black holes, fairground tricks and “catastrophic” losses: The epic Russia aviation suit begins

Global aircraft lessors are claiming billions in losses from aircraft detained in Russia following war sanctions. In a legal battle set to last six months, the Commercial Court got a first taste of why major insurers like Lloyds and AIG have declined cover.

Francesca Comyn
11th Jun, 2024 - 4 min read

Life, limb, and liberty: Court finds Russian expert witness at “risk of real harm”

Former Irish ambassador supports "legitimate" fears over the safety of a Russian expert testifying publicly at the €2.5 billion aviation insurance lawsuit due for hearing this summer.

Francesca Comyn
22nd Mar, 2024 - 4 min read

Ireland must invest in green aircraft: “If you don’t lead, you will fall behind”

French electric-hybrid VoltAero is gearing up to start making groundbreaking new planes. Its co-founders, all veterans of Airbus, warn that Ireland cannot take its lead in aircraft leasing for granted.

Tom Lyons
1st Feb, 2024 - 5 min read

Demand and disruption: “The key challenges are accessing capital and sourcing metal”

As global airline profits bounce back near to 2019 levels, KPMG partner Joe O’Mara examines the factors driving this growth and the risks facing the global aviation industry, much of which is headquartered in Dublin.

Tom Lyons
29th Jan, 2024 - 9 min read

“We have to hit net zero but it is going to be extremely challenging. Ticket prices will go up”

Willie Walsh leads the International Air Transport Association. He talks about the challenges facing the aviation industry in achieving net-zero emissions.

Tom Lyons
20th Nov, 2023 - 3 min read

Reaping the harvest: The time has finally come to reward Ryanair shareholders

Delighted investors bid Ryanair's share price up 8 per cent on the news that the airline group is ready to reward shareholders with a regular dividend.

Sean Keyes
6th Nov, 2023 - 4 min read

Irelandia plans to launch one of the world’s first electric aircraft operators in 2025

Irelandia has developed six low fares airlines globally including Ryanair. Now it wants to launch an electric aircraft operator in Europe targeting the cargo market.

Tom Lyons
11th Oct, 2023 - 2 min read

Ryanair’s chief pilot has been dismissed with immediate effect following investigation

Ryanair told team members in an email that its chief pilot had his employment terminated on Tuesday evening with immediate effect after an investigation stated there was a "repeated pattern of inappropriate behaviour”.

T. Lyons and R. Cooney
14th Jun, 2023 - 2 min read

The story of Rainmaker Business Technologies: How the airline crew pay firm overcame adversity to reach its payday

The Irish aviation data management firm Rainmaker Business Technologies has just been sold for at least €10m. But what is the background to the firm? And how did the business attract a suitor?

Tom Lyons
13th Jun, 2023 - 4 min read
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