Southwest was the airline that inspired Ryanair under Herb Kelleher. Now activist investor Elliott Management wants to nominate 10 new directors to its board to turn it around, including Ryanair's former deputy CEO.
The claim for an insurance payout on beached Russian plane and engine assets is made by subsidiaries of the Nasdaq-listed FTAI Aviation. It was previously made before the English courts.
Compensation deals struck by US pilot unions with Southwest, United and American Airlines in 2023 will have inspired Ialpa, according to UK analysts. However, they caution much has changed in the past year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Willie Walsh leads the International Air Transport Association. He talks about the challenges facing the aviation industry in achieving net-zero emissions.
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.
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