Aviation's trajectory hinges on parallel commitments: decarbonising existing operations whilst securing fleet capacity that meets growing demand. Airlines and airport operators navigating both imperatives position themselves for long-term competitiveness. Harking back to one of last year’s successes, 'daa wins Green Impact Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025' recognises comprehensive sustainability programmes integrating solar installations, fleet electrification, and pilot testing of emerging decarbonisation technologies across Dublin and Cork airports. This achievement establishes benchmarks for the 2026 awards, where environmental leadership will once again be applauded. Additionally, 'Aviation Capital Group acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon' demonstrates how lessors strengthen portfolios through strategic acquisitions of new-technology narrowbody and widebody aircraft. The transaction added 24 aircraft operating across 17 airlines in 16 countries. Meanwhile, 'Vietnamese carriers announce nearly 100 Boeing aircraft orders during Washington visit' reflects how Asian carriers secure fleet expansion through multi-billion dollar commitments. Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, and VietJet announced deals representing one of the largest civil aviation contracts from Vietnamese operators. Environmental infrastructure and fleet commitments define aviation's dual mandate. Read each story to understand how sustainability investment and aircraft acquisition are positioning the sector for traffic growth and regulatory compliance.