Aviation Safety Agency

Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital books profit of €318m

Company strengthens position over last year and is in position to exploit aviation’s post-Covid recovery, says chief executive

Fri May 26 2023 - 02:00

Plan to build tunnel under Dublin Airport runway criticised on cost

Scheme to cost €250m

Mon Jan 30 2023 - 16:34

Witnesses saw helicopter ‘descend steeply nose-first’ before fatal Kildare crash

Provisional investigation report says helicopter in which pilot died ‘instantly’ was ‘destroyed’ after crashing into field last month

Tue Jan 10 2023 - 17:34

EU agrees to piggyback on future UK approval of Vertical Aerospace

Vertical take-off aircraft safety certification acceptance to streamline commercialisation

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 14:34

‘It allows us to dream a little’: Sky’s the limit for Atlantic after Lufthansa deal

CEO of aircraft maintenance firm believes takeover of Shannon hangar was ‘best possible outcome’

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 13:00

Avolon could lease 100 aircraft made by Vertical to AirAsia

Irish lessor has ordered 500 VX4 Evtol aircraft

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 12:32

Taxi! to the airport – by air, please

Several companies want to bring electric urban air travel to public – perhaps within the next few years

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 06:00

Closure of Cork Airport for runway works will ‘extend the pandemic’ – ITAA

Management defends decision to close just as tourism sector was starting to improve

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 01:00

Investors pledge a record $4.3bn for air taxi start-ups

Funding soars 83% over five years but market exuberance may be waning

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 19:40

Ryanair to recruit 2,000 new pilots

Airline to take delivery of new Boeing jets over next three years

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 17:47

European travel guidelines aiming to ensure long queues avoided

Directions also note failure to obey rules should be dealt with in same way as unruly passengers

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 17:40

Belarus engaged in ‘state-sponsored hijacking’ - Ryanair

Airline may avoid Belarus airspace and take guidance from EU safety authorities

Mon May 24 2021 - 20:36

Cork Airport to close for 10 weeks to allow major runway reconstruction

Drop in passenger numbers provides ‘unique opportunity’ to carry out work faster

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 10:10

European regulator clears Boeing 737 Max airliner for return

EU Aviation Safety Agency lifts 22-month flight ban as company posts record loss

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 12:41

ECDC set to change air travel guidance wording after Irish criticisms

Department of Health wrote to complain about ‘inconsistencies’ and omissions in its messaging

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 15:25

Ryanair’s deal with Boeing strengthens its ability to weather Covid-19 storm

Cantillon: Will governments continue to ignore pleas to lift travel restrictions?

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 05:02

Air travel should not be considered high-risk for spreading Covid-19 – ECDC

Government still strongly urges people not to fly home to visit family this Christmas

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 20:43

Can Boeing’s 737 Max regain passengers’ trust?

The findings of an investigation into the plane’s development have shattered faith in the manufacturer and its regulators?

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 07:55

Airlines brand EU traffic light travel system ‘a failure’

Deal fell short of recommending that testing replace quarantines

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 19:57

Knock latest airport to weigh introducing pre-flight Covid-19 tests

Travel agents back moves as DAA in talks about testing facilities in Cork and Dublin airports

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 20:18

Aviation exit from Ireland looks increasingly long term

Sector helped us out of last recession, but this time may be different

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 05:28

European stocks end lower as Fed boost is offset by resource losses

Walmart soars on TikTok bid as Ryanair goes higher and CRH stumbles

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 18:45

Ryanair wants Portugal added to green list

Airline says Irish people more likely to contract Covid at home than in the popular sunspot

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 17:18

Italy threatens Ryanair flight ban for alleged Covid-19 violations

Airline says it is complying fully with anti-virus measures

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 19:42

Aviation fears travel restrictions will push out recovery until 2024

Airlines and airports believe Government policies make it hard to maintain even limited services

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 05:09

Ryanair owes Boeing more than €5bn for delayed 737 Max planes

Obligations relate to orders for 135 of aircraft grounded by regulators on safety concerns

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 04:35

How safe is air travel during the coronavirus pandemic?

Little evidence so far of in-flight transmission but airlines are struggling to restore confidence

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 14:00

Aer Lingus could be ‘wound up’ without State support, union chief warns

Covid-19 committee told airline losing €1.5m a-day with overseas travel restrictions in place

Fri Jul 24 2020 - 10:40

Ryanair and Aer Lingus cut flights as travel restrictions continue

Government quarantine rules make no sense, Ryanair argues

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 19:48

Government must axe Covid quarantine next week – aviation taskforce

Report says 14-day isolation period makes business and other travel hard

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 18:18

Return of 737 Max to European skies at risk of additional delays

US coronavirus travel restrictions have hindered planning for test flights by regulators

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 20:09

Quarantine will cease within fortnight, Ryanair CEO claims

Michael O’Leary criticises handling of reopening and says ‘thousands’ booking flights

Fri May 29 2020 - 21:00

‘It’s safe to fly’, EU aviation safety boss says

Comments support Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary call for loosening on restrictions

Fri May 29 2020 - 12:43

Aer Lingus to deploy controlled boarding and contactless passes

Passengers and crew must already wear face masks

Fri May 29 2020 - 11:45