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Author: AFM.aero

CPaT Global, the Irish-based distance learning leader for aviation, will provide B737NG training for pilots and cabin crew at FLY4 Airlines. The contract emphasises digital learning, flexibility, and continuous skills development in a rapidly evolving industry.

Author: Business Plus

PwC Ireland’s 2026 Global Aviation Outlook sees a positive year for aviation finance, driven by steady airline profitability and growing passenger numbers. Geopolitical tensions and supply chain constraints remain key challenges for the sector.

Author: RTE

Avolon forecasts global airline profits will reach $41 billion (€34.88bn) in 2026, driven by demand and low fuel prices. The Irish aircraft leasing firm highlights supply backlogs at Boeing and Airbus as a constraint on growth.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The aviation sector is increasingly defined by its ability to integrate technology, operational efficiency, and global reach. Organisations that combine strategic investment, collaboration, and innovation are driving measurable improvements in safety, passenger experience, and sustainability. Turning the clock back to last year’s accomplishments, ‘Frequency wins Best Emerging Aviation Technology Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’, recognised for its Efficient Aviation Collaboration Platform. This achievement sets a benchmark that other innovators will aim to meet in the 2026 awards cycle. Furthermore, ‘Aer Lingus invests in three new full-flight simulators at Simtech Aviation’ illustrates how advanced training infrastructure supports operational readiness and workforce excellence. Strategic investment in simulation enhances both safety and long-term skill development across the airline sector. Meanwhile, ‘Signature Aviation expands in Costa Rica with Aerologística partnership’ highlights the global dimension of aviation operations and the importance of integrated services in emerging markets. Cross-border expansion demonstrates how companies leverage expertise to strengthen regional and international presence. These stories underline how technology, capability development, and strategic expansion are shaping aviation’s trajectory. By embedding innovation and operational discipline, organisations are not only improving efficiency and safety but also defining the benchmarks for industry excellence in the year ahead.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Building on its 2025 recognition, Frequency was named winner of the Best Emerging Aviation Technology Award at the Aviation Industry Awards last year, benchmarking its efficient flight operations as the aviation sector looks ahead this 2026.

Author: Manila Bulletin

Philippines-based MacroAsia Corporation invests ₱400 million (€5.8 million) in a new aviation services headquarters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The construction of the facility is expected to be completed by March 2027.

Author: GlobeNewswire

Signature Aviation, a US-based global private aviation network, expands in Costa Rica with two new destinations and a partnership with Aerologística. The move enhances business aviation services and strengthens the country’s aviation sector.

Author: Travel Weekly

UK airline Virgin Atlantic partners with Irish leasing firm AerCap to sell and lease back six Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The deal supports fleet renewal, sustainability targets, and operational efficiency across transatlantic routes.

Author: Business Wire

CDB Aviation, an Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, secures a $710 million (€610 million) sustainability-linked term loan through its Hong Kong entity. The funding supports fleet modernisation and ESG-focused aviation operations globally.

Author: AFM.aero

Irish airline Aer Lingus partners with Simtech Aviation in Dublin to expand pilot training capacity. The investment includes three new full-flight simulators, strengthening Ireland’s aviation training infrastructure and supporting next-generation pilot development.