Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation is entering a phase where operational discipline and strategic clarity matter as much as scale. This edition brings together stories that show how airports, training providers, and manufacturers are aligning performance with resilience in a demanding global market. In revisiting the past year, ‘The Shannon Airport Group wins Operational Excellence in Aviation Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’ captures how customer focus and sustainability have become core measures of success rather than supporting themes. That achievement raises expectations as the 2026 cycle comes into view. Additionally, capability building sits at the centre of ‘Simtech Aviation expands Dublin training centre with new Aer Lingus partnership’, reflecting how skills development underpins safety, efficiency, and growth. The story points to the quiet importance of training infrastructure in sustaining operational standards across an expanding aviation ecosystem. Meanwhile, scale and confidence are evident in ‘Boeing and Alaska Airlines place record airplane order to boost global network’. Fleet decisions of this magnitude underline how airlines and manufacturers are positioning for future demand while managing operational complexity. These developments suggest an industry focused on execution as much as ambition. Explore how excellence, investment, and preparedness continue to shape aviation’s next chapter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

As we recall last year, The Shannon Airport Group won the Operational Excellence in Aviation Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for customer-focused innovation and sustainable airport operations as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Globe Newswire

Signature Aviation, the US-based private aviation operator, is expanding its global network to Costa Rica with a new General & Business Aviation Terminal at Guanacaste Airport. The project introduces premium services and supports the region’s high-end aviation growth.

Author: Boeing

Boeing, the US aerospace giant, and Alaska Airlines have confirmed the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order, including 105 737-10s and five 787 Dreamliners. The order expands Alaska’s domestic and international aviation footprint.

Author: Irish Independent

US billionaire Kelcy Warren has reportedly invested €30m in Waterford Airport through a new company, enabling runway and infrastructure upgrades. The project aims to restore scheduled commercial flights and attract up to 400,000 passengers annually.

Author: ITTN

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, is expanding its Belfast City–Southampton route for Summer 2026. The schedule increase adds 17,000 seats and eight weekly flights to meet rising cruise-linked travel demand from the UK.

Author: AFM.aero

Simtech Aviation, an Ireland-based pilot training provider, expands its Dublin facility through a long-term partnership with Aer Lingus, part of International Airlines Group (IAG). New full-flight simulators strengthen Dublin as a major European aviation training hub.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Aviation strategy is increasingly defined by how well organisations connect operational choices with long-term intent. Explore how airlines are reinforcing fundamentals while preparing for the next phase of industry growth. Looking back to last year, ‘Aer Lingus Wins Excellence in People & Workplace Culture Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’ reflects how aviation performance now rests as much on workforce capability and culture as on aircraft and routes. That recognition frames expectations for the 2026 awards cycle, where people strategy will continue to sit at the heart of operational credibility. Moreover, ‘Ryanair secures world’s largest Boeing 737-800 fleet’ highlights how fleet scale and standardisation remain decisive strategic tools in European aviation. The story underlines how disciplined aircraft strategy supports utilisation, cost control and network reliability in a competitive short-haul market. On the other hand, ‘Asian airlines expected to drive global aviation growth in 2026’ places these developments in a wider context, pointing to regions where capacity planning and demand recovery are moving in tandem. It also highlights how traffic momentum in Asia-Pacific is reshaping global network priorities and investment flows. Together, these stories present an aviation sector balancing near-term execution with deliberate positioning for sustained global growth.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Looking back at 2025 highlights, Aer Lingus won the Excellence in People & Workplace Culture Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for innovation and inclusion as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Air Cargo Week

Amber Dubey has been appointed CEO of Aviation at Adani Airport Holdings in India. He will oversee airport operations, strategic growth, and infrastructure development, guiding the group’s airport network during a period of rapid expansion in the aviation sector.