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DHL Express and Malaysia Aviation Group advance aviation emissions reduction with fuel partnership

Author: Archie Villaflores

DHL Express has partnered with Malaysia Aviation Group to support aviation decarbonisation through sustainable aviation fuel. The deal helps reduce lifecycle emissions across cross-border shipments while advancing lower-carbon aviation solutions.

Dublin Airport records passenger growth in February as travel demand rises

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland’s aviation sector recorded strong passenger growth as Dublin Airport surpassed 2.3 million travellers in February, according to operator DAA. The increase highlights sustained demand and the airport’s role as a key international hub for both leisure and business aviation.

AerCap expands cargo leasing with Ethiopian Airlines freighter deal

Author: Archie Villaflores

AerCap, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines in the global aviation sector for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The deal expands cargo capacity and supports African air freight growth with first deliveries planned for 2028.

Ryanair expands Prestwick maintenance capacity with £40 million investment

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ryanair, an Irish airline, is expanding its aircraft maintenance operations in the UK aerospace sector with a £40 million investment at Prestwick Airport. The project adds heavy maintenance capacity and jobs, strengthening its engineering footprint within Europe’s aviation industry.

SkyDrive advances toward type certification with Japanese regulator agreement

Author: Archie Villaflores

SkyDrive, a Japan-based eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has secured agreement with Japan Civil Aviation Bureau on its General Certification Plan for the SKYDRIVE Model SD-05, advancing the aircraft toward type certification approval.

Enugu Air secures Air Operator Certificate for independent commercial operations

Author: Archie Villaflores

Enugu Air, a Nigeria-based state-backed carrier, has received an Air Operator Certificate from Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, authorising the airline to begin independent commercial flight operations. The certificate marks completion of the carrier's regulatory certification process.

Turkish Airlines plans Irish leasing subsidiary for fleet modernisation strategy

Author: Archie Villaflores

Turkish Airlines, a Turkey-based carrier, is establishing a dedicated aircraft leasing subsidiary in Ireland as part of a broader fleet modernisation plan. The new company aims to generate approximately $2.2 billion (€1.91 billion) in revenue.

BDO Ireland names Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory

Author: Archie Villaflores

BDO Ireland, an Ireland-based professional services firm, has appointed Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory. Barnes brings more than 18 years of senior leadership experience across aviation finance, leasing, and aviation technology.

EirTrade Aviation gains approval for Ireland West Airport facility expansion

Author: Archie Villaflores

EirTrade Aviation, an Ireland-based aviation asset management and trading company, has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to expand its facility at Ireland West Airport. The expansion will increase capacity for engine and airframe services.

Cleared For Pragmatism: Aviation's Net-Zero Ambition Meets Market Reality

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation's net-zero journey faces mounting headwinds in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Aviation Sustainability Outlook 2026. Pragmatic recalibration defines the sector's response to geopolitical, economic and technological pressures, with Ireland's carriers directly exposed.

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