Ryanair Shannon expansion approved by Clare County Council
Start and end dates have been revealed Expansion plans have been approved for Ryanair Shannon, delivering a €50m aircraft maintenance base. Following Clare County Council’s approval for Ryanair’s €50m plan for Shannon Airport, this clears the way for the airline’s largest aircraft maintenance base in Ireland. According to the plan, a Ryanair Engineering Academy for […]
2 days ago
Bird remains found in engine of Ryanair plane, NTSB Says
Here’s how it happened Bird remains were found in the engine of the Ryanair Boeing 737 NG on which a passenger was partially sucked through a broken window shortly after take-off from Greece last mont. The US National Transportation Safety Board said that the aircraft, which was bound for Germany, lost pressure and was forced […]
2 months ago
Ireland’s new government jet missing key Israeli-made landing technology
The missing system is designed to help pilots land in fog and difficult weather conditions. Ireland’s new €53 million government jet was delivered without a key piece of landing technology manufactured by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, according to The Journal. The Dassault Falcon 6X was ordered without the FalconEye enhanced vision system, which is […]
2 months ago
Aer Lingus posts €34m loss as 500 jobs face the axe
There will also be a reduced flight plan Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €34m for the first half of 2026, a sharp reversal from the €80m operating profit it recorded over the same period last year, as the Irish national carrier warns that up to 500 jobs could be cut. The airline […]
3 months ago
Irish airport hopes to resume commercial flights next year after crucial vote
Huge news for those in the south-east An Irish airport has received the green light for redevelopment, meaning that it could be host to commercial flights as soon as next year. Waterford Airport, which first opened in 1981, has not hosted commercial flights since 2016. However, it seems that the airport may once again see […]
6 months ago
Waterford Airport launches new aviation service
The service comes as part of a ten-year contract with Bristow Ireland. Waterford Airport launches new aviation service Airport has launched a new aviation service as part of a ten-year contract between the Department of Transport and aviation company Bristow Ireland. The service will expand its fleet to meet the country’s emergency response needs and […]
6 months ago