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Air Peace takes delivery of first Embraer E175 to expand intra-Africa regional network

Author: Archie Villaflores

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has taken delivery of its first Embraer E175, the first of five on order, to support the expansion of its intra-Africa regional network across West and Central Africa.

Green Gateway: What Shannon Airport Group's First Annual Sustainability Report Means for Irish Aviation

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Shannon Airport Group's first Annual Sustainability Report, published June 2026, documents a 54% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2018 baseline, Ireland's first on-airfield solar PV farm, and a €30 million decarbonisation plan to 2030. It is the most detailed sustainability account published by any Irish airport to date.

Swissport Ireland profits surge fivefold to €9.6 million on contract wins and cost reduction

Author: Archie Villaflores

Swissport Ireland has reported a fivefold increase in profits to €9.6 million in 2025, as turnover at the Dublin, Shannon and Cork airport ground handler rose to €66.4 million from €59.5 million.

AirNav Ireland set for multimillion euro return as Iridium acquires Aireon stake for €321 million

Author: Archie Villaflores

AirNav Ireland is set to receive a multimillion euro return after Iridium acquired a 61% stake in Aireon for $366.7 million (€321 million) from a consortium of air navigation service providers.

Samantha Harding confirmed as judge for Aviation Industry Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

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

Author: Archie Villaflores

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

Author: Archie Villaflores

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

Author: Archie Villaflores

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

Author: Archie Villaflores

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

Author: Archie Villaflores

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.

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Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026

Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026

September 22nd, 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Aviation Industry Awards 2026

Aviation Industry Awards 2026

December 3rd, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport

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