Ryanair

By David Casey, Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve capacity at the airport from winter 2026-27, citing rising costs and an uncompetitive operating environment.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Italy's air accident investigation branch released an incident report focusing on three falls of passengers during disembarkation of Ryanair 737-800s in 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann spoke with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary on a range of topics from the Middle East conflict to emerging markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair Group is now considering Morocco as one of its possible locations for its planned in-house engine maintenance shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that planning beyond the next month is difficult due to fuel supply challenges within Europe caused by the Gulf crisis.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet’s CEO see scope for bringing up to 50% of heavy maintenance in-house.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Ryanair has announced plans to build another base maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport in Scotland, along with new on-site component shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair is experiencing a short-term spike in demand for short-haul bookings, as consumers seek alternatives to travel through or to the Gulf.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf carriers, European airlines are picking up demand and adjusting capacity but expect to eventually pass on fuel costs to passengers
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Plans to invest nearly $5 billion in expanding Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport are moving forward as tensions with airlines over airport charges escalate.
Airports & Networks

By Simon Daly
Ryanair took delivery of its final 737-8-200 on Feb. 23, completing a backlog of 210 aircraft that has transformed its fleet.
AWIN Knowledge Center

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

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair pushes Ireland to act after EU rules Dublin's night flight cap is illegal, urging swift legislation to prevent local restrictions on airport operations.
Airports & Networks

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

By Helen Massy-Beresford
“We’ve just barely got to 2% by 2026 ... [with] no prospect of getting to 6% by 2030; they’ll just move to the right," Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said in Paris.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
The Slovak government's reduction of air traffic control fees and airports charges has created a boon for Bratislava Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary believes that U.S. intervention could expedite the lifting of a 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
After a few years of relative stability, several long-term Ryanair collective labor agreements (CLAs) are up for renewal in 2026-2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary could potentially put Boeing 737NGs or MAXs into Airbus A320 operator Lauda.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair is anticipating its first Boeing 737-10s in early February 2027, with the final four 737- 8-200 deliveries currently tracking ahead of schedule.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair has increased its full-year traffic outlook to 208 million passengers and is anticipating a $2.5-2.6 billion full-year net profit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
After 2025’s announced capacity reduction by Ryanair and Wizz Air in Vienna, the airport’s management expects a decline in passenger numbers.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair says it will appeal a €256 million ($301 million) fine and a ruling by the Italian competition watchdog, AGCM.
Safety, Ops & Regulation