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SriLankan Airlines returns to Lufthansa Systems' Lido Flight 4D flight planning platform

Author: Archie Villaflores

Sri Lankan national carrier SriLankan Airlines has reimplemented Lufthansa Systems' Lido Flight 4D flight planning platform, returning to the German aviation technology provider after identifying limitations with an alternative system.

Lufthansa Technik Philippines plans $100 million-plus Clark Airport facility to expand widebody MRO capacity

Author: Archie Villaflores

German MRO provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines has announced a three-digit million-dollar investment to build a new 157,000 sqm base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport, creating approximately 1,200 jobs from 2028.

AJW Group appoints engineer and racing driver Angus Whiteside to its board of directors

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK-based independent aviation parts and supply chain solutions provider AJW Group has appointed Angus Whiteside to its board of directors, bringing a background spanning aircraft engineering, commercial operations and professional motorsport.

Two Irish aviation executives front Castlelake's £4.74 billion bid to acquire easyJet

Author: Archie Villaflores

US investment firm Castlelake has confirmed that two Irish aviation executives, Peter Bellew and Mark Breen, are central to its £4.74 billion (€5.46 billion) bid to acquire UK budget carrier easyJet.

Ryanair extends Michael O'Leary's contract to April 2032 in performance-linked six-year deal

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ryanair has extended chief executive Michael O'Leary's contract until April 2032, keeping Europe's longest-serving low-cost airline boss in place as the carrier pursues continued expansion across its European network.

Aviation Industry Awards 2026 now accepting entries

Author: Archie Villaflores

Entries are now open for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, with Ireland's aviation sector invited to submit across 25 categories ahead of the 21 August deadline. Winners will be announced at the awards gala on 3 December 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport, where the sector's most outstanding achievements will be celebrated before hundreds of senior executives.

Ireland's Connectivity Dividend: What IATA's 2025 Air Connectivity Data Means for the National Economy and the Dublin Airport Debate

Author: Archie Villaflores

IATA's International Air Connectivity in 2025 report confirms 9% global connectivity growth, while a dedicated IATA report on Ireland quantifies aviation's contribution at $20.2 billion (€17.4 billion) to GDP and 128,200 jobs. Ireland's connectivity dividend is substantial and structurally at risk from the Dublin Airport passenger cap.

Japan Airlines breaks ground on Haneda landing gear MRO facility targeting December 2027 completion

Author: Archie Villaflores

Japan Airlines has broken ground on a new landing gear MRO facility at Haneda Airport, targeting completion in December 2027, and has established a dedicated real estate subsidiary to own and manage the development.

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia builds Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability ahead of C-check programme

Author: Archie Villaflores

Australia-based ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney, with C-check operations scheduled to commence in October 2026 supported by new tooling, training and specialist recruitment.

British Airways gives all passengers complimentary Times Media access through Starlink Wi-Fi partnership

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK carrier British Airways has expanded its partnership with Times Media to offer all customers complimentary digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times via Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet.

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Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026

Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026

September 22nd, 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Aviation Industry Awards 2026

Aviation Industry Awards 2026

December 3rd, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport

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