Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippine Airlines, a Philippines-based carrier, is seeking approval to launch nonstop service between Manila and Chicago, opening what would be the first-ever nonstop link between the Midwest hub and the Philippines.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aer Lingus, an Ireland-based airline, reported operating profit increased 38 per cent to €282 million last year. The carrier faces increased competition on transatlantic routes during the winter season.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Shannon Airport in Ireland has been redesignated as a regional airport following Cabinet approval of a revised Regional Airports Programme. The change enables access to route-development subsidies previously unavailable to the facility.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aer Lingus, an Ireland-based airline, has announced two new European routes from Cork Airport to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, alongside expansion of services to Glasgow and year-round flights to Prague for summer 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

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.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

daa's comprehensive sustainability programme won the Green Impact Award at the Aviation Industry Awards last year, setting a benchmark for environmental innovation in airport operations as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Pegasus Airlines, a Turkey-based carrier, has opened a new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with initial investment of $40 million (€33.9 million). The facility can service five narrow-body aircraft simultaneously.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Three Vietnam-based airlines announced deals to purchase nearly 100 Boeing aircraft during a visit by To Lam, head of the country's communist party, to Washington. The agreements represent one of the largest civil aviation contracts from Vietnamese carriers.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Bristow Ireland has completed the transition of Coast Guard helicopter operations at Waterford Airport, replacing the Sikorsky S-92 fleet with new-generation AW189 helicopters. Waterford becomes the fourth and final base to complete the nationwide changeover.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ryanair, an Ireland-based airline, and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar engine services agreement. The deal includes support for Ryanair's plans to establish two engine maintenance shops.