Ryanair has signed a five-year partnership with Google Cloud that will see the airline roll out Google Workspace and Google Cloud services to its 35,000 employees. The agreement forms part of Ryanair’s technology strategy as it targets growth to 300 million passengers a year by 2034. The deployment will include Gemini Enterprise, Google Cloud’s agentic
The aviation industry will gather in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 29-30, for the Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026, a two-day event designed to connect airlines, airports, MROs, lessors, OEMs, technology providers and aviation service providers from around the world. Hosted at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, the conference will feature expert keynote presentations, executive panel discussions,
AkzoNobel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all resolutions related to the proposed all-share merger with Axalta at an Extraordinary General Meeting, clearing a major milestone in the transaction. Shareholders endorsed the merger, changes to the Articles of Association, the share issuance linked to the deal, proposed board appointments and the remuneration policy. Axalta shareholders also approved
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is set for a sweeping transformation after the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), United Airlines and the US Department of Transportation unveiled a capital investment programme worth more than US$20bn, aimed at turning the airport into a modern global gateway over the next decade. The ambitious redevelopment will deliver more
European and US airlines could remove more frequencies this winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has warned. Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, made the prediction during a World Aviation Festival webinar on July 16, where he discussed how the aviation industry is
Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that paves the way for more flights, major terminal upgrades and the delivery of the airport’s long-planned third runway. The deal underpins Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional wide-body gates, and includes a 15-year commitment supporting the third runway, which is
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has completed a major phase of its €22 million expansion of its Pamiers production site in France, boosting manufacturing capacity, technical capabilities and environmental performance. The investment is part of the company’s long-term strategy to improve operational excellence while strengthening support for customers in the growing aerospace coatings market. The upgraded facility
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has unveiled a sweeping new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant reform of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades. Introduced through Regulation (EU) 2026/781 and supported by Certification Specifications (CS-FSTD Issue 1), the new framework shifts the focus from fixed simulator
Air Canada has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), representing around 11,000 employees across the airline’s Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group. The agreement covers employees in technical operations, airports and cargo, logistics and supply, and recognises their contributions and skills. If ratified,
Wizz Air is significantly expanding its presence in Spain with the launch of two new operational bases at Madrid and Valencia, marking one of the airline’s largest investments in the country. The Valencia base will open on November 2, while the Madrid base will open on November 3, with aircraft permanently stationed at both airports
