IAG has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines

IAG rolls out SkyBreathe across 600-plus aircraft

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel-efficiency platform for use across its five airlines, covering more than 600 aircraft, the companies said. The platform, which analyses operational data to identify ways to reduce fuel consumption, is being deployed at Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling as airlines face continued pressure from […]

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IAG will work with Verve Motion to trial an aviation-specific exosuit, initially focusing on shoulder support for baggage handlers

IAG backs wearable robotics

Financial

International Airlines Group (IAG) has made a strategic investment in Verve Motion, a wearable robotics company developing exosuits designed to support workers carrying out repetitive lifting tasks. The investment, made through IAGi Ventures, underlines the Group’s commitment to innovation to enhance operational resilience, safety and productivity across its aviation operations. The funding round also included

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Aer Lingus and AISmartPlan, an AI-powered aircraft maintenance planning platform, have signed a new commercial agreement

Aer Lingus adopts AISmartPlan maintenance platform

Information Technology

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a new commercial agreement between Aer Lingus and AISmartPlan, an AI-powered aircraft maintenance planning platform, following a successful collaboration through the IAGi Accelerator programme. AISmartPlan joined IAG’s flagship accelerator in 2025, working alongside Aer Lingus to trial its technology in a live airline environment. The platform replaces traditional manual

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Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International (l) and Marco Sansavini, CEO of Iberia (r) © CFM International

Iberia Maintenance Madrid becomes LEAP Premier MRO shop

MRO & Production

CFM International and International Airlines Group (IAG) have signed an agreement granting a CFM Premier MRO licence for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, strengthening support for one of the industry’s fastest-growing engine families. The deal positions Iberia’s long-established engine maintenance facility at La Muñoza, near Madrid-Barajas Airport, as a key European hub within CFM’s global

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José Antonio Barrionuevo takes over as CFO for IAG

People

International Airlines Group (IAG) has released that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nicholas Cadbury has decided to step down from his current role and will leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed CFO, effective from June 2026. Barrionuevo brings a strong track record in financial leadership and transformation

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IAG appoints José Antonio Barrionuevo as new CFO

People

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that Nicholas Cadbury will step down from his current role and leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, also effective from June 2026. He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and business transformation within the aviation sector. Barrionuevo currently

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IAG made a strategic investment in sustainable aviation fuel start-up OXCCU

IAG invests in OXCCU to accelerate SAF development

Financial

International Airlines Group (IAG) has joined the £20.75 million (US$28 million) Series B funding round for OXCCU, a UK SAF innovator. The round attracted new and existing investors, including Safran Corporate Ventures, Orlen and Aramco Ventures, among other backers. IAG invested through IAGi Ventures, its corporate venturing arm, which committed up to €200 million (US$234

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IAG places new Boeing and Airbus aircraft orders amidst strong start to 2025

Aircraft & Engines

International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a strong opening quarter for 2025, maintaining its positive outlook while bolstering its future fleet with a significant order of new aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus. The Group confirmed the delivery of five new aircraft in the first three months of the year and the exercising of options

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IAG intends to invest in companies across all global markets through IAGi Ventures

IAG to invest €200 million through IAGi Ventures

Financial

International Airlines Group (IAG) will invest up to €200 million over the next five years through IAGi Ventures, its new corporate venturing arm. This investment is set to be one of the largest of its kind globally and the largest by a European airline group. It underscores IAG’s commitment to harnessing innovation to transform its

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IAG reports strong performance for the first quarter, despite global challenges

Financial, Traffic

Demand for travel has bolstered International Airlines Group‘s (IAG) performance in the first quarter, with passenger revenue per available seat kilometre (ASK) rising by 4.4% compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was attributed to the timing of Easter and a robust recovery in leisure traffic, although business travel showed slower signs of

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IAG rolls out SkyBreathe across 600-plus aircraft

IAG backs wearable robotics

Aer Lingus adopts AISmartPlan maintenance platform

Iberia Maintenance Madrid becomes LEAP Premier MRO shop

José Antonio Barrionuevo takes over as CFO for IAG

IAG appoints José Antonio Barrionuevo as new CFO

IAG invests in OXCCU to accelerate SAF development

IAG places new Boeing and Airbus aircraft orders amidst strong start to 2025

IAG to invest €200 million through IAGi Ventures

IAG reports strong performance for the first quarter, despite global challenges

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