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Author: Archie Villaflores

Avolon, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor, has completed its inaugural Samurai loan facility, raising $420 million (€363 million) in unsecured financing from Japanese and international banks. The facility represents the largest debut Samurai issuance by a European company.

Author: Archie Villaflores

AJW Group, a United Kingdom-based aviation services provider, has announced a new support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to provide airframe-only support for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Commended for exemplary performance over the past year, Gary Naughton secured the Aviation Rising Star Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025 for building a varied career across multiple aviation disciplines in a remarkably short timeframe as the sector looks toward 2026. His progression through roles at the Irish Aviation Students' Association (IASA), Airport Services Group (ASG), and Air Traffic Control demonstrates practical expertise alongside sustained commitment to advancing aviation standards.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Chubu Centrair International Airport in Japan will prioritise securing feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel and raising public awareness on SAF to increase passenger and airliner traffic, according to airport officials.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Azul, a Brazil-based discount airline, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a nine-month restructuring. The carrier raised $850 million (€714 million) in new equity during reorganisation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippine Airlines, a Philippines-based carrier, is seeking approval to launch nonstop service between Manila and Chicago, opening what would be the first-ever nonstop link between the Midwest hub and the Philippines.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aer Lingus, an Ireland-based airline, reported operating profit increased 38 per cent to €282 million last year. The carrier faces increased competition on transatlantic routes during the winter season.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Shannon Airport in Ireland has been redesignated as a regional airport following Cabinet approval of a revised Regional Airports Programme. The change enables access to route-development subsidies previously unavailable to the facility.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aer Lingus, an Ireland-based airline, has announced two new European routes from Cork Airport to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, alongside expansion of services to Glasgow and year-round flights to Prague for summer 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation's trajectory hinges on parallel commitments: decarbonising existing operations whilst securing fleet capacity that meets growing demand. Airlines and airport operators navigating both imperatives position themselves for long-term competitiveness. Harking back to one of last year’s successes, 'daa wins Green Impact Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025' recognises comprehensive sustainability programmes integrating solar installations, fleet electrification, and pilot testing of emerging decarbonisation technologies across Dublin and Cork airports. This achievement establishes benchmarks for the 2026 awards, where environmental leadership will once again be applauded. Additionally, 'Aviation Capital Group acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon' demonstrates how lessors strengthen portfolios through strategic acquisitions of new-technology narrowbody and widebody aircraft. The transaction added 24 aircraft operating across 17 airlines in 16 countries. Meanwhile, 'Vietnamese carriers announce nearly 100 Boeing aircraft orders during Washington visit' reflects how Asian carriers secure fleet expansion through multi-billion dollar commitments. Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, and VietJet announced deals representing one of the largest civil aviation contracts from Vietnamese operators. Environmental infrastructure and fleet commitments define aviation's dual mandate. Read each story to understand how sustainability investment and aircraft acquisition are positioning the sector for traffic growth and regulatory compliance.