Ryanair

By Daniel Williams
This week's Flight Friday looks at the Leap-1B engine and the Boeing 737 MAX types it powers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The NTSB has warned Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary not to release details of an ongoing investigation into the cabin depressurization of a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says debris may have caused a CFM56 engine failure on a recent flight over Greece.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
In line with the Farnborough International Airshow taking place this week, the Carbon Analysis studies some major European Airline groups.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
Boeing expects 737 MAX 10 certification by mid-October, with Ryanair planning to receive its first aircraft in spring 2027 for summer service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair Group airline Lauda plans to extend its Airbus A320 lease contracts after it was decided that A320neos are too expensive under current market conditions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
As the world of aviation turns its gaze to the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, Flight Friday highlights the utilization of the largest airline groups of Western Europe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight that suffered an in-flight engine failure and damaged cabin window appears similar to two high-profile Southwest Airlines accidents that prompted significant changes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
A passenger on a Ryanair flight being operated by Malta Air from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window after the transparency blew out in flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Simon Daly
Europe's top three LCC groups have seen available seats rising exponentially in direct correspondence with the introduction of higher-density new generation aircraft.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Alex Derber
Stakeholders float plans for a new maintenance hangar at Bristol Airport.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
European airlines expand in-house MRO capabilities to counter capacity risks, manage costs and improve flexibility amid rising material prices.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The conclusion to a long-running debate in Brussels over reforms to European passenger rights legislation has united industry executives in disappointment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission said the new Entry/Exit System is working well at most border crossings after European airlines warned over bottlenecks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
More ex-Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neos are entering the part-out market following the purchase of three units by Dublin-based Killick Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary spoke with Aviation Week in Salzburg, offering thoughts on airBaltic and Castlelake-easyJet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary sees the return of Spirit Airlines' A320-family aircraft to lessors easing engine availability rather than bringing many more aircraft into the secondhand market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Alex Derber
Ryanair has outlined the huge savings and competitive advantage it expects to gain from bringing engine maintenance in-house.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European LCCs remain upbeat that despite the fuel price crisis causing financial and operational headaches, people will always want to travel over the summer break.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary spoke with ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann about the war in Iran and its impact on global fuel prices as well as future expectations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair said summer travel demand remains “robust” and also gave an update on Michael O’Leary’s plans to remain in charge into the next decade.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
With much discussion about LCCs following the recent demise of Spirit Airlines, this week's #FlightFriday looks at how the three large low-cost airline groups in Europe have been faring since 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
A new analysis by European eco-lobby group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows Ryanair’s total emissions have risen by 50% since 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Olly Atkins
Bratislava and Paris remain without nonstop service, despite catchment demand that suggests a sizable opportunity for airlines willing to test the market.
Airports & Networks