The Irish government has announced that starting July 19 it will allow non-essential international travel again as it introduces the EU Digital COVID Certificate, designed to facilitate flying within Europe.

Ryanair unveiled plans July 12 to hire 2,000 pilots over the next three years to match its fleet expansion plans.

The restructuring has been approved by Trans Maldivian Airways' former equity owners Bain Capital and China-based Tempus Global, both of which will retain minority stakes in the carrier, according to a party close to the transaction.