Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

The aviation sector continues to balance recovery with reinvention, as capital discipline, operational agility, and strategic foresight define competitive advantage. This edition reflects how financial decisions are increasingly central to resilience, shaping how aviation businesses prepare for both volatility and opportunity. Rewinding to last year, ‘LXA Leasing wins Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’ serves as a reminder of how specialist expertise and financial innovation were recognised. That achievement now sets a reference point as attention turns to the 2026 awards. Additionally, ‘Avolon forecasts $41bn profits for airlines in 2026 despite aircraft backlog’ underscores the tension between demand strength and supply-side constraint. It highlights how informed forecasting and capital planning are shaping confidence across the aviation value chain. Meanwhile, ‘Capital A completes sale of aviation businesses to AirAsia X in major restructuring’ reflects a strategic recalibration. The move signals how corporate restructuring is being used to restore focus and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. These developments point to an industry where capital strategy is no longer a support function but a defining force. As aviation enters its next chapter, financial clarity and disciplined execution will continue to separate momentum from mere movement.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Distinguished for visionary leadership in 2025, LXA Leasing was named winner of the Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at the Aviation Industry Awards, benchmarking innovative engine and APU leasing as the aviation finance sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Aero Morning

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to expand its long-haul network from Addis Ababa. The deal highlights continued demand for fuel-efficient aircraft and underlines Boeing’s role in supporting Africa’s growing aviation market.

Author: ch-aviation

Capital A, the Malaysian aviation group, has finalised the sale of AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia to AirAsia X. The move consolidates airline operations, reduces Capital A’s direct stake, and allows focus on non-aviation business interests.

Author: AFM.aero

CPaT Global, the Irish-based distance learning leader for aviation, will provide B737NG training for pilots and cabin crew at FLY4 Airlines. The contract emphasises digital learning, flexibility, and continuous skills development in a rapidly evolving industry.

Author: Business Plus

PwC Ireland’s 2026 Global Aviation Outlook sees a positive year for aviation finance, driven by steady airline profitability and growing passenger numbers. Geopolitical tensions and supply chain constraints remain key challenges for the sector.

Author: RTE

Avolon forecasts global airline profits will reach $41 billion (€34.88bn) in 2026, driven by demand and low fuel prices. The Irish aircraft leasing firm highlights supply backlogs at Boeing and Airbus as a constraint on growth.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The aviation sector is increasingly defined by its ability to integrate technology, operational efficiency, and global reach. Organisations that combine strategic investment, collaboration, and innovation are driving measurable improvements in safety, passenger experience, and sustainability. Turning the clock back to last year’s accomplishments, ‘Frequency wins Best Emerging Aviation Technology Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’, recognised for its Efficient Aviation Collaboration Platform. This achievement sets a benchmark that other innovators will aim to meet in the 2026 awards cycle. Furthermore, ‘Aer Lingus invests in three new full-flight simulators at Simtech Aviation’ illustrates how advanced training infrastructure supports operational readiness and workforce excellence. Strategic investment in simulation enhances both safety and long-term skill development across the airline sector. Meanwhile, ‘Signature Aviation expands in Costa Rica with Aerologística partnership’ highlights the global dimension of aviation operations and the importance of integrated services in emerging markets. Cross-border expansion demonstrates how companies leverage expertise to strengthen regional and international presence. These stories underline how technology, capability development, and strategic expansion are shaping aviation’s trajectory. By embedding innovation and operational discipline, organisations are not only improving efficiency and safety but also defining the benchmarks for industry excellence in the year ahead.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Building on its 2025 recognition, Frequency was named winner of the Best Emerging Aviation Technology Award at the Aviation Industry Awards last year, benchmarking its efficient flight operations as the aviation sector looks ahead this 2026.

Author: Manila Bulletin

Philippines-based MacroAsia Corporation invests ₱400 million (€5.8 million) in a new aviation services headquarters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The construction of the facility is expected to be completed by March 2027.