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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dr Viktoriia Ivannikova, Judging Coordinator for the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, is an Assistant Professor and Programme Chair for the BSc in Aviation Management at DCU Business School, where she plays a leading role in shaping Ireland’s next generation of aviation professionals.

Author: Irish Examiner

Wizz Air is launching its first pilot recruitment drive in Ireland, offering fully funded training for aspiring pilots. The initiative aims to train 1,200 new pilots across Europe by 2028 and supports the airline’s expansion plans to operate 500 aircraft by 2030.

Author: Global Construction Review

Dublin Airport is recording steady passenger growth as it expands its European and transatlantic routes. Increased winter services from major Gulf carriers are cementing its role as a key Middle East gateway in Western Europe.

Author: Simple Flying

Dublin Airport is expanding its European and transatlantic network amid steady passenger growth. Increased winter flights from major Gulf carriers are strengthening its role as Western Europe’s key hub for Middle East connectivity.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Aviation has always been an industry defined by ambition. Today, that ambition is being reshaped by an imperative to innovate sustainably and collaborate globally. As the sector transitions toward cleaner, smarter, and more connected skies, partnerships and policy are becoming the engines of progress. This edition highlights how leadership and long-term thinking are propelling aviation into its next chapter. In Catagen, Ryanair and Shell partnership, the focus turns to accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production, an essential step in reducing emissions and aligning commercial growth with environmental responsibility. The collaboration represents a model for how industry and innovation can work hand in hand to achieve measurable impact. Equally forward-looking, Ascendance expands in Asia-Pacific captures how hybrid-electric technology is reshaping regional mobility. By targeting high-growth markets, the company underscores the importance of scalability and cross-border cooperation in delivering a viable low-carbon future. These developments mark a pivotal phase for the aviation community, one defined by innovation grounded in purpose. The forthcoming Aviation Awards 2025 will celebrate that progress, recognising the visionaries turning sustainable ambition into operational excellence.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland’s aviation sector will take centre stage this November as the Aviation Industry Awards 2025 celebrate the individuals and companies setting new benchmarks for performance and innovation.

Author: Aionline

Aero Asia 2025 in Zhuhai will spotlight China’s fast-growing general aviation and low-altitude economy, uniting 300 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors for a major showcase of drones, eVTOLs, and global aerospace innovation.

Author: Aionline

France’s hybrid-electric aviation start-up Ascendance is expanding into Southeast Asia through strategic agreements in Malaysia, advancing low-emission VTOL aircraft development and establishing a regional hub for hybrid propulsion innovation and manufacturing.

Author: The Independent

Ryanair’s 2025 winter schedule at Ireland West Airport Knock adds new routes and renews debate on expanding regional airport capacity to drive growth, connectivity, and investment across the west of Ireland.

Author: BBC

A cyber outage affecting Collins Aerospace’s Muse software has disrupted operations at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2, exposing critical cybersecurity challenges for Europe’s aviation sector and prompting calls for stronger digital resilience measures.