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Author: Business Post

Irish aircraft leasing firms dominate the global market, managing $315bn (€271bn) in leased aircraft. Investment in new-technology aircraft highlights sustainability progress and strengthens Ireland’s position in aviation asset management.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The aviation sector is showing clear momentum as investment, capabilities and talent continue to shift in response to changing market conditions. This edition highlights developments that point to a more confident operating environment, even amid tighter financial conditions and evolving fleet requirements. The announcement that Wayne Tyrrell Joins Judging Panel for Aviation Industry Awards 2025 underlines the value placed on rigorous industry recognition. His appointment reflects the scrutiny now applied to operational quality and strategic leadership, a lens that increasingly shapes corporate decisions across airlines, airports and service providers. Operational scale remains a defining theme. The report on EirTrade expands A330 operations and maintenance at Ireland West Airport shows how Ireland’s MRO ecosystem is broadening its capacity as demand for widebody support strengthens. Capital investment has also accelerated. Phoenix Aviation secures major loan to expand aircraft leasing portfolio illustrates how lessors are preparing for sustained airline appetite for efficient aircraft. These stories reflect an industry redefining its competitive edge as it balances opportunity with disciplined planning. Explore how each development adds to the sector’s shifting dynamics.

Author: ARGS

EirTrade Aviation, a Dublin-based global aviation asset management and trading company, expands operations at Ireland West Airport. The move strengthens maintenance, disassembly, and leasing capabilities for A330 aircraft and engines.

Author: AviTrader

Three Central Asian airlines—Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways—have placed major orders for Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX aircraft. The deals mark a significant fleet expansion and modernisation push across the region.

Author: Globe Newswire

UrbanLink Air Mobility and Signature Aviation are exploring all-electric air operations in Florida. The partnership will assess infrastructure for UrbanLink’s future fleet of BETA Technologies eCTOL aircraft across Signature’s private aviation terminals and potential operating bases.

Author: Helicopter Investor

Bell Textron has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as its authorised sales representative in the UK and Ireland. The partnership will expand Bell’s twin-engine helicopter offerings and strengthen rotary-wing sales and demonstration capabilities across the region.

Author: Belfast News Letter

Northern Ireland’s SERE Holdings has acquired Woodgate Aviation, the region’s longest-established private air operator. The deal boosts air ambulance, executive charter, and fixed-base operator services while consolidating one of the UK’s largest specialist aviation groups.

Author: Aircargo News

K+N is set to acquire Ireland-based Eastway Global Forwarding, a family-owned logistics company operating across 130 countries. The deal strengthens K+N’s aerospace logistics capabilities and expands its footprint in the fast-growing aviation supply chain sector.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Momentum in aviation is shifting towards strategic partnerships, leadership vision, and sustainability. Each story in this edition reflects how the industry is positioning itself for the next era of growth and technological advancement. Adam Bouchard Joins Judging Panel for Aviation Industry Awards 2025 brings the spotlight to leadership and expertise shaping global standards. Recognition of operational excellence and innovation underscores the sector’s renewed focus on quality and long-term competitiveness. Corporate strategy also takes centre stage in K+N expands global aerospace logistics with Eastway acquisition. The move signals how major logistics players are reinforcing their aerospace portfolios to support the expanding demands of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across global markets. Meanwhile, the partnership detailed in UrbanLink partners with Signature Aviation to expand electric air mobility in Florida reflects the growing alignment between infrastructure operators and next-generation aircraft developers. Their collaboration highlights how sustainable air mobility is moving from prototype to practical implementation. These developments together illustrate a confident, forward-facing aviation sector that blends innovation with operational depth to shape the skies of tomorrow.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Aviation Industry Awards 2025 proudly welcomes Adam Bouchard, Vice President of Operations at Nashville International Airport, to this year’s distinguished judging panel.