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<p> The light aircraft crashed near Waterford Airport on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Howard Crowdy</p>

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Watch: Plane that crashed near Waterford Airport removed as investigation continues

It is understood that the private twin engine aircraft involved in the fatal air crash had only recently been purchased

John Whelan: EU's €2bn plan to fix shortage of sustainable aviation fuel

<p>Corkman Kenny Jacobs remains chief executive of the operator of Cork and Dublin airports but is primed to leave in the new year after a rift with DAA’s board reached a point of no return. File picture: Conor McCabe </p>

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What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

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Ryanair boss says Russian drone incursions will disrupt European flights for years

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Airlines count the increased carbon footprint of war in Ukraine

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Aer Lingus reduces flights from Dublin to Heathrow

Ryanair financials

Ryanair loses appeal over ban on seat charges for minors

The airline normally charges more to people who want to choose their seat on the plane

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

EU referendum

John Whelan: The aviation sector soars again but so do airline costs

The big question facing IATA and airlines including Aer Lingus and Ryanair is how to turn the passenger growth into bottom-line profits

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

No changes to working conditions as part of Aer Lingus deal, pilots say

No changes to working conditions as part of Aer Lingus deal, pilots say

The pilots will now move immediately to suspend their ongoing work-to-rule action which has been in place since June 26

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

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Aer Lingus hires aircraft and pilots to fill gaps as Labour Court to intervene in pay dispute

Both sides were involved in more than eight hours of talks at the court that ended late on Monday

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

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Aer Lingus hires aircraft and crew to fill gaps caused by pilots' dispute

Both sides were involved in more than eight hours of talks at the court that ended late on Monday

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise

Ireland’s political leaders are being asked to make decisions on projections which some critics say are unrealistic

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Aer Lingus flight sales fall ahead of pilots' industrial action

Aer Lingus flight sales fall ahead of pilots' industrial action

Travel agents' bookings with Aer Lingus have already fallen by almost a third — a full week before Ialpa pilots' planned work-to-rule

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Daa chief says Dublin Airport passenger cap could be raised within two years

Daa chief says Dublin Airport passenger cap could be raised within two years

Despite Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s assertion it could take five years, Kenny Jacobs told the Oireachtas transport committee it could happen within 24 months

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley celebrate with their gold medals 8/6/2024

Irish Examiner view: Rome gave Ireland even more reasons to fund our athletes properly

The magnificent performances by our athletes at the European Championships in Rome have been good for the soul

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Airlines warn of 'zero tolerance' approach as unruly behaviour soars

Airlines warn of 'zero tolerance' approach as unruly behaviour soars

The industry has reported a three-fold increase in issues, including physical and sexual assault, threatening and abusive behaviour, and other disruptions

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Profitable airlines resist green tax

Irish Examiner view: Profitable airlines resist green tax

Those planning a flight to the sun are now facing an unpleasant development — a hike in the cost of those flights, according to the aviation industry

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Fitting Ireland at the fore of recognition

Irish Examiner view: Fitting Ireland at the fore of recognition

With the Government's move to recognising Palestine, the country must conceive a future without Hamas in order to be a viable state in the future

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Daa chief warns airlines to 'think twice' before planning flights to Dublin Airport

Daa chief warns airlines to 'think twice' before planning flights to Dublin Airport

Airport operator seeks increase in passenger cap from 32m to 40m but that process could take years, says Kenny Jacobs

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Aviation industry support

Firm claims it can't pay redundancy due to EU sanctions on Russia

Workplace Relations Commission hears employees of Irish subsidiary of a Russian aircraft leasing firm were left 'high and dry'

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Ryanair summer schedule

Ryanair shares soar above €21 despite disruption to Boeing deliveries this summer

Ryanair shares rose almost 4% to close above the key €21 level that could set up Michael O’Leary for a €100m payout

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City

Irish Examiner view: The people starving in Gaza will not be saved by this UN resolution

United Nations ceasefire resolution is of little use to Palestinian people starving amid Israel's assault on Gaza — in which the US, as an arms supplier to Israel, is complicit

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

'I want justice for my husband and the other 345 people Boeing killed'

S 'I want justice for my husband and the other 345 people Boeing killed'

Wife of Irishman killed in air crash five years ago says hiding information from investigators is 'reckless endangerment of human life'

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

John Bruton funeral

Eamon Ryan refuses to overrule Dublin Airport passenger cap

The Green Party leader said ministerial interference in the matter would be tantamount to 'riding roughshod' over the planning system

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Willie Walsh speaks to journalists in Paris

IATA chief Willie Walsh backs Boeing CEO to fix safety crisis after blow-out

IATA director general was speaking ahead of Singapore Airshow where there is a buzz around the first international trip for China’s homegrown passenger jet, the Comac C919

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

2016 Cheltenham Festival - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Thorn in O’Leary’s side unlikely to be gone anytime soon

In an open letter issued on Friday, Mr O’Leary called on Mr Ryan to resign 'and let someone competent deliver traffic, tourism, and jobs growth for Ireland'

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

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Eamon Ryan hits back at Michael O'Leary's 'inaccurate' attacks

Green Party leader rebuffs Ryanair boss in an open letter, saying his accusations about the Dublin Airport traffic cap are 'completely false'

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Shannon Airport re-opens after diverted flight blocks runway for two hours

Shannon Airport re-opens after diverted flight blocks runway for two hours

The incident affected two incoming Ryanair flights while an Aer Lingus flight's departure was also delayed

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

FILE PHOTO: AerCap's CEO, Aengus Kelly, speaks at an industry conference

Top aircraft lessors sow doubts over green fuel silver bullet

Dublin conference told sustainable aviation fuel would cost 'extraordinary sums of taxpayers' money' to make happen

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Leo Varadkar said the key thing is that Ireland has scaled up housebuilding to 30,000 homes a year: 'Instead of having people fighting over the pie, it’s about making sure the pie is big enough for everyone'

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Certification of Boeing 737 Max planes 'will not happen this year'

Certification of Boeing 737 Max planes 'will not happen this year'

PwC's sectoral report also says Ireland could play a leading role in developing sustainable fuels for global aviation

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Bank holiday getaway

Airlines fined €2.5m in last two years for flying in passengers without travel documents

Some 3,285 passengers arriving in Ireland without valid travel documents last year were refused leave to enter carrier liability fines

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Carry-on in front of a plane

Surge in domestic travel lifts global air traffic close to 2019 levels

Willie Walsh, director-general of the IATA, said economic headwinds are 'not deterring people' from flying with the demand for international travel 'rapidly closing' in on 2019 levels

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Boeing Max 9 blowout puts renewed spotlight on safety issues at airplane giant

Boeing Max 9 blowout puts renewed spotlight on safety issues at airplane giant

The longer-term effects on Boeing and for airlines such as Ryanair, which has placed one of the world's largest orders for the Max 10 planes, are still unknown

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

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Flight had to divert to Cork Airport after man died on board

Passengers on Flight LS918 from the holiday island of Tenerife to Manchester are thought to have found the deceased man in a toilet on the plane

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Ryanair flights

Ryanair shares dive 5% as booking websites withdraw Christmas flights

The stalling of the share price has additional significance, as hitting profit and share price targets could land Michael O'Leary a €100m bonus

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Social media must play by the rules

Irish Examiner view: Social media must play by the rules

Taoiseach and Tánaiste have added their voices to the growing clamour of warnings from security chiefs and rights campaigners about Twitter

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: A moment to remember the loved ones we lost this year

As well as the personal loss we suffer when loved ones die, this year we lamented a great many public figures we felt we knew

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Words are weapons in war for minds

Irish Examiner view: Words are weapons in war for minds

Taoiseach echoed a Biblical parable when welcoming the news of Emily Hand's release — but saying she was 'lost' rather than 'kidnapped' has angered Israel's foreign minister

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Sheremetyevo International Airport OAO's New Terminal B

John Whelan: Irish-based leasing firms reach deals over planes stranded in Russia

The settlements provide insight into the way the Russian airline industry is able to overcome Ukraine war economic sanctions

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

High flyers land at aviation's Irish home in Foynes

High flyers land at aviation's Irish home in Foynes

The redeveloped Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum is now the largest aviation museum in Ireland

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Smart Robot Assistant On Reception

Irish Examiner view: Robots are coming to help older people

Surprising new research involving UCD suggests that older people and carers alike would be happy with robotic assistance

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Rugby’s great jamboree has problems to solve

As Ireland limbers up for the Rugby World Cup, the sport must resolve not to let refereeing controversy and officials poring over TVs dominate the narrative

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

co pilot adjusting button on auto pilot panel in A320 aircraft.

Deadly fatigue: 75% of pilots say they fell asleep at the controls in the previous month

In Europe-wide survey, Irish pilots are the most concerned about their own fatigue levels, and about their employers' safety procedures

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Patras, Peloponnese, Greece - Holidaymakers board a TUI plane, airport Araxos GPA.
Patras, Peloponnes, Griechenland - Urlauber

Travel giant TUI beats forecast with early summer quarter profit

Underlying earnings rose to €169m in the quarter to the end of June, TUI's first profitable early summer since the pandemic

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Young woman freelancer using laptop working online making notes

Letters to the Editor: Navigating modern-day recruitment as a young worker

One reader reflects on the challenge of securing a job, while others consider climate change and Ireland's defence policy

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Bank holiday getaway

Gardaí raise concerns about procedures after security scare at Dublin Airport

While ultimately nothing suspicious was found, sources are expressing serious concern about the actions of security staff after apparent explosive residue was detected in a passenger's luggage

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Cork and Shannon airport passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels

Cork and Shannon airport passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels

Shannon exceeding and Cork equalling pre-covid numbers

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

European governments could reap €34bn more in aviation tax

European governments could reap €34bn more in aviation tax

'Europe is bleeding money by not taxing the aviation sector', environment group says

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023