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Apollo secures easyJet for £5.7 billion as Castlelake exits and FTSE discount hands PE a structurally sound asset at a cyclical low
Apollo has agreed a recommended £5.7 billion cash acquisition of easyJet. An 81% premium to the pre-offer price confirms a FTSE discount that was real, and Apollo is buying a structurally sound airline at a fuel-cost cyclical trough.
Regulating for the Future: What the IAA Statement of Strategy 2026–2028 Means for Irish Aviation
The Irish Aviation Authority's Statement of Strategy 2026–2028 sets six regulatory priorities across smarter regulation, digital transformation, consumer protection, sustainability, innovation, and general aviation. For C-suite executives across the Irish aviation industry, it is the most forward-looking regulatory document the IAA has produced in a decade.
Aviation Industry Awards 2026 entries closing soon
Ireland's aviation community has until 21 August to submit entries for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, with 25 categories spanning aviation innovation, aircraft maintenance, airport operations, and workforce development open for nomination. Winners will be announced at the awards gala on 3 December 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport, where outstanding achievement across Ireland's aviation sector will be celebrated before hundreds of senior executives.
Aviation Industry Awards 2026 entry deadline extended to 28 August
The entry deadline for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026 has been extended to 28 August, offering Ireland's aviation sector a final opportunity to submit across 25 categories spanning aviation innovation, aircraft maintenance, airport operations, and workforce development. Winners will be announced on 3 December 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport, where outstanding achievement across Ireland's aviation community will be celebrated before hundreds of senior executives.
Airbus expands Belfast facility to support A220 wing ramp-up
Airbus has started construction on a 6,221 sq m extension to its Belfast A220 wing facility in Northern Ireland. The project supports a planned rise in A220 production and reflects growing demand across the aerospace sector.
Belfast airport pushes for higher annual flight cap
Belfast City Airport is seeking approval to raise its annual flight movement limit by 27%, targeting 7 million passengers by 2040. The plan includes a £200 million private investment in airfield and terminal infrastructure.
ASL Aviation Holdings acquires two Boeing freighter aircraft
ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters previously leased within its fleet, with ownership transferred on 7 August 2026. The deal expands the Dublin group's owned long-haul freighter capacity as it grows its international air cargo platform.
British Airways-backed biofuel firm completes SAF endurance trial
Nova Pangaea Technologies, a UK biomass firm based in Teesside, has completed extended SAF endurance trials lasting 72 hours. The result strengthens the case for waste biomass as a scalable feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel production.
DHL Supply Chain becomes SAS ground handling partner at Manchester
DHL Supply Chain, part of Germany's DHL Group, has been appointed ground handling partner for Sweden's SAS Scandinavian Airlines at Manchester Airport. The three-year deal expands DHL's UK aviation services and supports up to five SAS flights daily.
Ireland's Outbound Travel Boom: What Record Passenger Demand in 2026 Means for Aviation Network Strategy
Ireland has become one of Europe's most active outbound travel markets. CSO Aviation Statistics Q1 2026 confirms 4.5 million Irish departures in the first quarter alone, up 11%, while Shannon Airport recorded its busiest day in 17 years in June. The data maps an aviation opportunity that extends well beyond Dublin.
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