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Samantha Harding confirmed as judge for Aviation Industry Awards 2026
Samantha Harding, founder and owner of SILC, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing a decade of experience advancing Ireland's aviation industry through the SILC Conference, a platform serving aviation services, MRO, and lessor technical professionals, alongside a Master's in Financial Economics and a Specialist Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance. A recognised figure within Ireland's aviation community whose work has consistently focused on strengthening sector collaboration and promoting Ireland as a global hub for aviation and leasing, Harding contributes both industry connectivity and commercial expertise to the evaluation process.
Ireland's Busiest Quarter Ever: What CSO Aviation Statistics Q1 2026 Mean for Airport Operations and the Capacity Debate
The CSO Aviation Statistics Q1 2026 confirms 9.1 million passengers across Ireland's five main airports in the first quarter alone, up 11%, with air freight surging 15%. The data frames 2026 as a record year for Irish aviation operations and sharpens the economic and policy case for infrastructure investment.
Air India cargo capacity goes live on cargo.one digital booking platform for freight forwarders
Indian carrier Air India has made its cargo capacity available on digital freight platform cargo.one, enabling freight forwarders to discover, quote and book general cargo on international routes for the first time.
Aero NextGen removes fees from aviation software matching platform to accelerate digital adoption
Aviation software matching platform Aero NextGen has removed all fees from its Solution Finder Hub, giving airlines, MROs, lessors and other aviation organisations free access to its network of over 60 vetted solution providers.
Rcapital acquires Adams Aviation from Incora in UK general aviation parts distributor carve-out
UK-based general aviation parts distributor Adams Aviation has been acquired by London private equity firm Rcapital from Incora in a corporate carve-out, with the existing management team remaining in place to lead the business.
Walkers advises KKR on $1.4 billion equity commitment to Altitude III aircraft leasing platform
Irish law firm Walkers has advised investment firm KKR on a $1.4 billion equity commitment to its Altitude III aircraft leasing platform, developed in partnership with aviation lessor Altavair.
EasyJet agrees in principle to £5.5 billion Castlelake takeover with Irish executives in consortium
EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion (€6.42 billion) takeover bid from US investment firm Castlelake, with Irish aviation executives Peter Bellew and Mark Breen part of the acquisition consortium.
The Sky Manager: What AirNav Ireland's 2025 Annual Report Reveals About Ireland's Role at the Centre of the Transatlantic Corridor
AirNav Ireland's 2025 Annual Report confirms a €12 million profit after tax, 708,000 flights in Irish-controlled airspace, and management of over 90% of all Europe-North America transatlantic traffic. The results reveal one of Ireland's most strategically critical but least publicly understood aviation assets.
Adam Bouchard named as judge for Aviation Industry Awards 2026
Adam Bouchard, Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Nashville International Airport, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing executive-level airport operations experience gained across Nashville International, Tampa International, and American Airlines, alongside Certified Member status with the American Association of Airport Executives and a Fellowship of the Royal Aeronautical Society. As an adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and facilitator of two national roundtables on airport operations and safety, Bouchard contributes both operational authority and a commitment to professional standards development to the evaluation of entries across Ireland's premier aviation recognition programme.
Saudia Cargo deploys AI workers across cargo sales in industry-first cargo.one partnership
Saudi Arabian carrier Saudia Cargo has become the first cargo airline to deploy AI workers across its commercial operations, automating inbound quotation handling through a partnership with digital freight platform cargo.one.
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