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HAECO adds Trent 1000 module repair capability at Heathrow
HAECO, the Hong Kong-based maintenance provider, has added a modular replacement service for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines at Heathrow. The London site becomes one of only four in the world authorised to perform the work.
Airbus converts Broughton wing factory for A321 output
Airbus is converting its former A380 wing hall at Broughton, North Wales, into a new A321 production line. The upgrade supports a global ramp-up in single-aisle output and a backlog of around 7,500 A320 Family aircraft.
Ryanair renews Vodafone Ireland technology deal for nine years
Ryanair and Vodafone Ireland have signed a renewed nine-year technology partnership covering connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity services. The deal supports Ryanair's growth plans as it targets 300 million passengers a year by 2034.
ABL Aviation delivers seventh Boeing 737 to Copa
Dublin-based ABL Aviation has delivered its seventh aircraft this year to Copa Airlines, the Panamanian carrier's fleet modernisation partner. The Boeing 737-8 MAX delivery continues a multi-aircraft leasing programme between the two companies.
Ireland in the Chair: What the EU Council Presidency Means for Irish Aviation Business in H2 2026
Ireland assumed the EU Council Presidency on 1 July 2026, placing aviation competitiveness at the centre of its transport agenda for six months. The EBAA published a dedicated policy analysis in June 2026 identifying five aviation files Ireland must advance: the EU Aviation Strategy, ETS review, Energy Taxation Directive, slot reform, and passenger rights revision.
John McMahon joins Aviation Industry Awards 2026 judging panel
John McMahon, Managing Director of M.J. McMahon & Company and Adjunct Professor at the University of Limerick, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing a career spanning civil engineering, aircraft leasing, and international aviation finance that includes co-founding and leading Genesis Lease to a NYSE listing and senior roles across debis AirFinance, GECAS, and GPA. A board member of Aerlytix and several aviation ABS platforms and former senior independent director of Wizz Air, McMahon contributes authoritative expertise in commercial aviation, aircraft leasing, and aviation industry governance to the evaluation of entries.
Opportunity and Transition: What PwC Ireland's Aviation Finance Outlook 2026 Means for Ireland's Leasing Sector
The PwC Ireland Aviation Finance Outlook 2026 maps four structural forces reshaping global aircraft leasing: engine and MRO constraints, consolidation, GenAI adoption, and sustainability risk. Published in January 2026, it is the most forward-looking strategic assessment of the leasing sector available from any Big Four firm.
Teesside and Sary-Arka Airports sign cargo cooperation deal
Teesside International Airport in the UK and Kazakhstan's Sary-Arka Airport have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop new cargo services. The partnership targets new freight links between Europe, Central Asia and China.
Bombardier Global 8000 wins London City Airport clearance
Bombardier, the Canadian business jet manufacturer, has secured clearance for its Global 8000 to operate at London City Airport. The approval lets the ultra-long-range aircraft fly direct from cities including Singapore and Los Angeles.
Belfast City Airport begins consultation on 200 million pound investment plan
Belfast City Airport has opened a public consultation on its 200 million pound draft investment proposals, running until 27 October. The plans aim to support passenger growth to 7 million a year by 2040.
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