Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

daa's comprehensive sustainability programme won the Green Impact Award at the Aviation Industry Awards last year, setting a benchmark for environmental innovation in airport operations as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Pegasus Airlines, a Turkey-based carrier, has opened a new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with initial investment of $40 million (€33.9 million). The facility can service five narrow-body aircraft simultaneously.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Three Vietnam-based airlines announced deals to purchase nearly 100 Boeing aircraft during a visit by To Lam, head of the country's communist party, to Washington. The agreements represent one of the largest civil aviation contracts from Vietnamese carriers.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Bristow Ireland has completed the transition of Coast Guard helicopter operations at Waterford Airport, replacing the Sikorsky S-92 fleet with new-generation AW189 helicopters. Waterford becomes the fourth and final base to complete the nationwide changeover.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ryanair, an Ireland-based airline, and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar engine services agreement. The deal includes support for Ryanair's plans to establish two engine maintenance shops.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation Capital Group, a United States-based aircraft lessor, has acquired a portfolio of 24 aircraft from Ireland's Avolon. The aircraft operate for 17 airlines across 16 countries, with four becoming new ACG customers.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation advancement reflects technological innovation and environmental accountability converging to reshape operational capabilities. Progress emerges where autonomous systems, accessibility infrastructure, and carbon removal strategies address sector challenges whilst establishing new performance benchmarks. Revisiting a standout moment from last year, 'Manna Air Delivery wins dual awards at Aviation Industry Awards 2025' demonstrates how autonomous drone platforms integrate AI-powered flight systems with regulatory frameworks to enable scaled commercial deployment. This dual recognition establishes expectations for the 2026 awards, where operational efficiency and measurable environmental impact will distinguish technology leadership. Additionally, 'Aviramp supplies solar-powered boarding ramp to Ireland West Airport' illustrates how solar-powered ground equipment enhances passenger accessibility whilst reducing operational costs. Step-free boarding systems improve turnaround efficiency for passengers with reduced mobility whilst advancing sustainability objectives. Meanwhile, 'Senken secures 105,000 tonnes of carbon removal for aviation decarbonisation' reflects growing demand for permanent carbon dioxide removal as airlines address emissions reduction imperatives. Multi-year biochar agreements supply aviation-grade carbon credits meeting intensifying governance and regulatory scrutiny. These stories frame a sector where innovation, accessibility, and environmental solutions determine competitive positioning. Explore how technology and environmental commitment are advancing aviation sector capability.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Distinguished for pioneering drone delivery innovation last year, Manna Air Delivery won dual awards at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for autonomous aviation systems as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Lufthansa Technik Philippines, a Germany-based aircraft maintenance provider, is planning to invest approximately $400 million (€337 million) in a 15-hectare maintenance, repair, and operations complex at Clark Aviation Capital in the Philippines.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Senken, a carbon procurement firm, and Exomad Green, a Bolivia-based biochar producer, have agreed a multi-year deal to supply 105,000 tonnes of permanently removed carbon dioxide between 2026 and 2028 for aviation sector use.