Ireland's flagship carrier has adjusted its medium-term passenger projections downward as escalating fuel expenses force strategic capacity management decisions for the winter period.
Category: Aviation
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Safety Investigation Reveals Four-Tyre Failure on Ryanair Aircraft During Milan Airport Landing
An official safety investigation has disclosed that all four main landing gear tyres on a Ryanair passenger aircraft suffered complete failure upon touchdown at a Milan airport in October 2024, raising questions about landing procedures and equipment integrity.
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Ryanair Reports All-Time Record with 22.2 Million Passengers in July 2024
Ireland's flagship airline Ryanair achieved unprecedented passenger volumes in July, transporting 22.2 million travellers as summer demand reached historic peaks for the budget carrier.
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Aer Lingus Reports €34m Half-Year Operating Loss as Workforce Reductions Loom
Ireland's flag carrier airline Aer Lingus has posted a €34 million operating loss for the opening six months of 2026, marking a dramatic reversal from the €80 million profit recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
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Dublin Aircraft Lessor Avolon Reports 45% Surge in Q2 Earnings to $209 Million
Ireland's Avolon has delivered a substantial 45% increase in quarterly earnings, reaching $209 million in the second quarter of 2026, as the Dublin-headquartered aviation finance firm strengthens its position in the global aircraft leasing market.
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International Airlines Group Reports 16% Decline in Q2 Earnings Amid Middle East Crisis Impact
The parent company of British Airways and Aer Lingus has disclosed a significant earnings reduction in its second quarter, citing escalating aviation fuel expenses and diminished passenger volumes connected to regional instability in the Middle East.
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Aer Lingus Challenges Trump Administration Over Dublin Airport Capacity Restrictions
Ireland's national carrier warns US government against threatened retaliation over Dublin Airport's passenger limits, arguing preemptive measures would violate international aviation agreements.
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European Commission Plans Overhaul of Aviation Ownership Regulations Amid EasyJet Acquisition Concerns
Brussels authorities are initiating a comprehensive examination of aviation sector ownership frameworks designed to restrict non-European investor influence over carriers, potentially affecting American interest in budget airline EasyJet.
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SMBC Aviation Capital Spearheads Major Aircraft Acquisition Programme at Farnborough International Airshow
Dublin's SMBC Aviation Capital has emerged as a leading player in a significant wave of aircraft orders at the Farnborough International Airshow, securing multiple agreements with both Airbus and Boeing as the Irish aviation leasing sector reinforces its global dominance.
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Ryanair CEO O’Leary Attributes Aircraft Window Damage to Foreign Object Incident
Michael O'Leary has confirmed that preliminary investigations into a Ryanair window breakage point to external object impact as the probable cause, as the Irish airline continues safety assessments following the mid-flight incident.