Ireland’s new air surveillance radar identified as Thales GM400 Alpha
Thales has announced it will supply its Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) long-range radar to reinforce Ireland’s air…
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Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary’s contract as Group CEO to April 2032
Ryanair Holdings has agreed a new contract that will keep Michael O’Leary as Group CEO until April 2032,…
Ireland moves to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap amid slot cut fears
Ireland is set to scrap the 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB), with the government…
Aer Lingus marks its 90th anniversary with a special vintage flight
Irish airline Aer Lingus marked the 90th anniversary of its launch with a special flight operated by a…
Ryanair ‘debt free’ after clearing $1.4 billion bond raised during pandemic
Low-cost-carrier Ryanair says the company is now debt free after clearing its last $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion) bond…
Ryanair says ‘travel demand remains robust’ as airline posts record $2.6B profit
Low-cost-carrier giant Ryanair has declared that “travel demand remains robust” despite the current Middle East conflict, with the…
USAF C-130 damaged by intruder at Shannon Airport: video
A United States Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft sustained significant structural damage in Ireland after an…
UK MoD spells out terms of RAF support in defending Ireland airspace
The UK has disclosed how the so-called secret agreement with Dublin authorizes Royal Air Force interception missions in Ireland’s airspace. …
Ireland to request European air defense support ahead of 2026 EU presidency
Ireland is considering asking for air defense assistance from its European partners during its upcoming presidency of the Council of…
Ireland completes €300 million Airbus C295 program with third aircraft delivery
The Irish Air Corps received its third and last Airbus C295 aircraft at Casement Aerodrome on October 7,…
Ireland publishes its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy roadmap
Ireland has launched its first ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy. On August 21, 2025, the country’s Minister…
Ireland plans €2.5bn fighter jet purchase, first acquisition in 50 years
Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic…
In pictures: Dublin Airport reveals plans for new dedicated plane spotting hub
Plans for a new plane spotting facility at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland, have been revealed that will provide…
Queen of the Skies 747-8 set to become largest commercial jet to land at Dublin
Dublin Airport (DUB) is set to welcome its biggest ever commercial jet when the Chinese Premier, Li Qiang,…
Block on private jets at Dublin Airport could stifle US investment in Ireland
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) suspects that any block on private jets at Dublin Airport (DUB) could…
Ireland’s Dublin and Cork airports heading for bumper 2023
The operator of both Dublin and Cork airports in the Republic of Ireland has announced that traffic through…
Swissport staff in Ireland failed to unload coffin which was sent back to Greece
Airport ground handling operator Swissport issued an apology to the family of a dead man after his coffin…
Lufthansa Technik opens new engine parts repair facility in Ireland
Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) has opened a new Engine Parts & Accessories Repair (EPAR) facility in Shannon,…