Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: GlobeNewswire

Signature Aviation, a US-based global private aviation network, expands in Costa Rica with two new destinations and a partnership with Aerologística. The move enhances business aviation services and strengthens the country’s aviation sector.

Author: Travel Weekly

UK airline Virgin Atlantic partners with Irish leasing firm AerCap to sell and lease back six Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The deal supports fleet renewal, sustainability targets, and operational efficiency across transatlantic routes.

Author: Business Wire

CDB Aviation, an Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, secures a $710 million (€610 million) sustainability-linked term loan through its Hong Kong entity. The funding supports fleet modernisation and ESG-focused aviation operations globally.

Author: AFM.aero

Irish airline Aer Lingus partners with Simtech Aviation in Dublin to expand pilot training capacity. The investment includes three new full-flight simulators, strengthening Ireland’s aviation training infrastructure and supporting next-generation pilot development.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation is entering a phase where operational discipline and strategic clarity matter as much as scale. This edition brings together stories that show how airports, training providers, and manufacturers are aligning performance with resilience in a demanding global market. In revisiting the past year, ‘The Shannon Airport Group wins Operational Excellence in Aviation Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’ captures how customer focus and sustainability have become core measures of success rather than supporting themes. That achievement raises expectations as the 2026 cycle comes into view. Additionally, capability building sits at the centre of ‘Simtech Aviation expands Dublin training centre with new Aer Lingus partnership’, reflecting how skills development underpins safety, efficiency, and growth. The story points to the quiet importance of training infrastructure in sustaining operational standards across an expanding aviation ecosystem. Meanwhile, scale and confidence are evident in ‘Boeing and Alaska Airlines place record airplane order to boost global network’. Fleet decisions of this magnitude underline how airlines and manufacturers are positioning for future demand while managing operational complexity. These developments suggest an industry focused on execution as much as ambition. Explore how excellence, investment, and preparedness continue to shape aviation’s next chapter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

As we recall last year, The Shannon Airport Group won the Operational Excellence in Aviation Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for customer-focused innovation and sustainable airport operations as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Globe Newswire

Signature Aviation, the US-based private aviation operator, is expanding its global network to Costa Rica with a new General & Business Aviation Terminal at Guanacaste Airport. The project introduces premium services and supports the region’s high-end aviation growth.

Author: Boeing

Boeing, the US aerospace giant, and Alaska Airlines have confirmed the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order, including 105 737-10s and five 787 Dreamliners. The order expands Alaska’s domestic and international aviation footprint.

Author: Irish Independent

US billionaire Kelcy Warren has reportedly invested €30m in Waterford Airport through a new company, enabling runway and infrastructure upgrades. The project aims to restore scheduled commercial flights and attract up to 400,000 passengers annually.

Author: ITTN

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, is expanding its Belfast City–Southampton route for Summer 2026. The schedule increase adds 17,000 seats and eight weekly flights to meet rising cruise-linked travel demand from the UK.