Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Japan Airlines has established a new corporate venture capital fund, JAL Innovation Fund II, with planned equity of $50 million (€42 million). The fund will invest in start-up companies and support business partnerships.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Airbus, a France-based aircraft manufacturer, has opened a new technology centre in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen engineering capability, digital innovation, and technical expertise supporting global aircraft programmes and aviation maintenance.

Author: Archie Villaflores

GOL Linhas Aéreas, a Brazil-based airline, is considering fleet diversification nine months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. The carrier's newfound stability allows consideration of adding new aircraft types beyond its all-Boeing 737 fleet.

Author: Archie Villaflores

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, an Ireland-based aviation finance and asset management firm, has announced significant expansion across Africa. Two senior executives will lead the initiative following successful transactions including aircraft placement in Nigeria.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Avolon, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor, has completed its inaugural Samurai loan facility, raising $420 million (€363 million) in unsecured financing from Japanese and international banks. The facility represents the largest debut Samurai issuance by a European company.

Author: Archie Villaflores

AJW Group, a United Kingdom-based aviation services provider, has announced a new support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to provide airframe-only support for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Commended for exemplary performance over the past year, Gary Naughton secured the Aviation Rising Star Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025 for building a varied career across multiple aviation disciplines in a remarkably short timeframe as the sector looks toward 2026. His progression through roles at the Irish Aviation Students' Association (IASA), Airport Services Group (ASG), and Air Traffic Control demonstrates practical expertise alongside sustained commitment to advancing aviation standards.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Chubu Centrair International Airport in Japan will prioritise securing feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel and raising public awareness on SAF to increase passenger and airliner traffic, according to airport officials.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Azul, a Brazil-based discount airline, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a nine-month restructuring. The carrier raised $850 million (€714 million) in new equity during reorganisation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippine Airlines, a Philippines-based carrier, is seeking approval to launch nonstop service between Manila and Chicago, opening what would be the first-ever nonstop link between the Midwest hub and the Philippines.