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August 6, 2026
Belgium has blocked the acquisition of Ostend-based helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Irish… The post Belgium blocks China-linked takeover of helicopter operator NHV…
August 5, 2026
Ryanair carried 22.2 million passengers in July 2026, the highest monthly figure in the Irish airline's history. The result represents 7% growth compared to the same…
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has released traffic data for July 2026: with over 120,000 flights operated in 31 days, it managed to carry 22.2…
After IndiGo announced last March the appointment of Willie Walsh as its new chief executive officer (CEO), the Irish executive has now taken up the post. Before joining the airline…
Ireland's left-wing government has repeatedly drawn attention since October 7, 2023 for anti-Israeli agitation and statements and actions friendly to terrorists. In its veritable "obsession"…
August 4, 2026
DUBLIN — A Newark-bound United Airlines transatlantic flight was forced to divert to Dublin Airport today after experiencing a sudden loss of both its autopilot and autothrottle systems high above…
Incident occurred on approach to Dublin as pilots sought to correct flightpath. Irish investigators probing an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 upset incident have determined that the captain was attempting…
August 3, 2026
Orix expects takeover from current private equity ownership to be completed by year-end. Lessor Orix Aviation is to take over the aftermarket specialist AerFin, expecting the transaction to close by…
August 2, 2026
A cabin crew career with Aer Lingus in 2026 offers competitive European earnings, excellent travel benefits and the opportunity to work for Ireland's national airline. The post Aer Lingus Cabin Crew…
July 31, 2026
An initiative to restore flights between the City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Dublin (DUB) after a 15-year absence is facing an immediate financial hurdle, raising concerns over regional…
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), in cooperation with the Irish national police, has successfully prosecuted a drone pilot for a number of offences over a The post Irish Aviation Authority…
July 28, 2026
Snacks, souvenirs, and space are all on sale in the new HK Express "Cabin Connect" platform powered by Inflight Dublin, buyable with a few taps on a passenger's personal device.
July 26, 2026
The flight from Rome to Philadelphia that made an unexpected detour to Dublin after the majority of its cabin crew reported feeling unwell.
A Ryanair flight from Birmingham was forced to declare an in-flight emergency on approach to Dublin Airport before landing safely. DUBLIN — Flight FR661, operated by a Boeing 737-800 (registration…
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with as many as 284 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday afternoon after six of the eight flight attendants on…
July 25, 2026
DUBLIN — An American Airlines transatlantic flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Ireland today after flight attendants suffered a medical emergency thousands of feet over the Atlantic…
July 24, 2026
Dublin Airport has commissioned Ireland’s first pantograph charging system for electric buses as part of a 17 million EUR investment to electrify its shuttle bus operations. The new infrastructure…
July 23, 2026
Swissport said the ICC provides real-time visibility into more than 2,000 pieces of ground support equipment (GSE), helping improve ramp safety, equipment availability and aircraft turnaround…
July 20, 2026
Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider, today announced the appointment… The post Avia Solutions Group Appoints AJ Abedin as…
July 16, 2026
Aer Lingus Will Slash 500 Jobs and Axe Routes as it Struggles to Gain Investment From Parent Company
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus plans to slash 500 jobs and axe a slew of routes, citing increased competition and rising costs, which have prevented the Dublin-based airline from securing additional…