Turbulence ahead

Confidence in the skies is being tested. While Airbus orders bring short-term relief to Belfast, the long-term picture remains fragile. Across the sector, pressure is mounting—from reputational risks and volatile tariffs to shifting legal landscapes and rising insurance premiums. Even passenger behaviour and baggage systems are under the spotlight, prompting airlines to seek tighter control. 

It’s clear: the business of flying is no longer just about fuel and routes. It’s about managing risk, visibility, and public trust in equal measure. For aviation leaders, the real challenge is staying aloft when everything around them is in flux.