Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation Industry Awards 2026 Judging Coordinator Dr Viktoriia Ivannikova reveals what stood out for her across this year’s entries, from AI-driven innovation to measurable sustainability gains. Discover her insights and book your place at the gala on Thursday, 3 December at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

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MRO-PRO took home the Aviation Innovation Award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026, recognised for MILE™, an AI-driven maintenance intelligence system.The win sets a benchmark for intelligence-led maintenance and data-driven innovation, one that future entrants will look to match.

Author: Archie Villaflores

IATA’s April 2026 proofs of concept showed that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable using digital identity. For Irish airports and airlines, this is a practical opportunity to speed up journeys and strengthen passenger experience.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland has confirmed talks to establish a new cargo route with China’s Nanjing Lukou International Airport in 2027. It already hosts over 20 weekly scheduled services to China.

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Dublin-based ORIX Aviation has agreed to buy Welsh aircraft parts specialist AerFin in a deal worth about 475 million pounds. The deal extends the lessor into aftermarket services and end-of-life aircraft management.

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UK low-cost airline easyJet will offer onboard Wi-Fi for the first time through SpaceX’s Starlink, starting in the first half of 2027. Installation across its A320-family jets is expected to finish by early 2028.

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Argentina-based biofuel group Essential Energy Holding is considering a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Ireland, potentially at Foynes. The investment is estimated at up to 360 million euros and would directly employ about 200 people.

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Dublin-based Avolon reported third-quarter net income of 214 million dollars, up 43% on a year earlier. The lessor also announced orders for 250 aircraft and a 1.4 billion dollar joint venture, Constellation Aviation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Hemant Mistry, Managing Director for Aviation at Antal International, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing over 35 years of experience in global aviation across technology application, commercial strategy, and regulatory reform, including leading IATA's Net Zero Transition activities. With a background that combines safety, technical, and financial expertise, Mistry contributes an informed perspective on sustainability, operational excellence, and aviation innovation to the evaluation of entries across the awards programme.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Sunday Times has published a feature spotlighting multiple winners from the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026. The piece showcases the breadth of achievement across the sector, from airports and aviation technology to training, sustainability and customer service.