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How could the EU respond if Trump imposes tariffs?

While Ireland appears vulnerable, particularly in relation to pharmaceuticals, aircraft would be an obvious way for the EU to hit back

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 06:00

Geese and sharks show airlines the way to fuel efficiency

Aircraft manufacturers are taking inspiration from sharks and migrating geese, as initiatives in sustainable fuel are still in their infancy

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 05:00

Boeing’s new boss must build bridges with Seattle factory floor to end permacrisis

With quarterly figures dues on Wednesday, chief executive Kelly Ortberg is unlikely to have a comprehensive strategy by then to calm investor nerves

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00

Boeing imposes hiring freeze and purchasing cuts to conserve cash

Aircraft manufacturer is considering temporary furloughs in response to a strike that threatens its recovery

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 20:39

Irish company involved in concept study for new Nato helicopter

Collins Aerospace, which has operations in Shannon and Cork, has been in Ireland since 1988

Thu Aug 15 2024 - 05:00

Aer Lingus hopes pilot deal secures new Airbus jets

Airline lost out on two new extra long range narrow body aircraft seen as key to development of North America routes during dispute

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 05:25

Sliding airline profits and aircraft delays cast shadows at Farnborough air show

Many delegates not expecting traditional deluge of deals

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 16:58

AerCap signed more than 160 leasing deals in second quarter

Dublin-based lessor, the biggest player in its global industry, also completed 37 sales, including 29 aircraft

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 12:56

Airbus shares fall more than 10% as aircraft manufacturer cuts profit forecast

European aerospace and defence group blames disruption to its supply chain

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 16:23

Irish aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital raises €1.4bn

Five-year global syndicated finance facility includes 29 financial institutions, 13 of which are new banking relationships

Mon Jun 24 2024 - 14:33

Shares tread water ahead of ECB meeting and US inflation data

Iseq index shed 0.8% on Tuesday, dragged lower by banks and larger caps

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 17:46

Ryanair hits revised passenger target for full year

Airline carried 9% more passengers last year despite pulling back its forecasts amid delays in delivery of new Boeing jets

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 13:37

Aer Lingus says pay row will hit hiring plans for pilots

Airline meets trade union as it says diversion of new planes to other IAG airlines could see it hire 80 fewer pilots

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 19:26

Boeing boss bows to the inevitable

As Airbus invested in R&D over the last decade, Boeing returned $59bn to shareholders in dividends and buybacks

Sun Mar 31 2024 - 06:00

How the crisis at Boeing is threatening a historic Belfast factory

Uncertainty clouding Short Brothers plant is an unintended consequence of US plane maker’s move to undo Spirit spin-off

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 10:30

Holidaymakers face higher summer fares due to lack of planes, says Ryanair boss

Production troubles at Boeing after safety scare has slowed delivery of aircraft while rivals also face issues with Airbus

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 05:00

Turning aviation green requires the stick of emission charges

By 2026, aviation will be paying the same substantial price for its carbon emissions as industry rather than its current free pass

Fri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00

Avolon orders 140 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Dublin-based lessor has ordered 100 A321 neo jets from Airbus, and 40 737 Max aircraft from Boeing

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 17:40

Airbus might need European state backing for new aircraft programme to replace A320, chief says

Guillaume Faury comments could test 2021 agreement that resolved long trade dispute between Europe and US

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 07:58

PR firm Powerscourt Group nears sale to US firm

Sale of business led by Rory Godson could be worth as much as €57m, say reports

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 17:32

Airlines rush to avoid flight cancellations after Airbus engine recall

More than 1,000 Pratt & Whitney engines are affected, forcing carriers to change schedules and ground aircraft

Mon Aug 14 2023 - 09:05

Airbus forms joint venture in bid to replace International Space Station

Plane maker and US start-up Voyager join race to build commercial alternatives before ISS is decommissioned

Wed Aug 02 2023 - 13:05

Is the era of cheap flights over? ‘Days of Malaga for less than three figures are gone’

Air travel has quickly returned to pre-pandemic levels, as people rush to book flights, but there’s a huge shortage of aircraft, and airlines are having to cut capacity and increase prices

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00

Will regulation help or hinder AI innovation in Europe?

French firm Mistral could gain a competitive advantage over US firms through regulation that balances protection and innovation

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00

Lessor Avolon signs 20-aircraft deal with Airbus at Paris Air Show

Aircraft will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 25% over previous generation planes

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 17:44

European shares slide, Germany’s Dax retreats from record high

Trading thin on Monday with US markets shut for a public holiday

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 21:15

Airbus lands record-breaking order from Indigo at Paris Air Show

Saudi start-up Riyadh Air – which has hired Irish aviation executives Ray Gammell and Peter Bellew – is 'actively engaged' in talks to buy aircraft, its CEO Tony Douglas said

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 17:00