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Ryanair extends CEO Michael O’Leary contract to April 2032 with capped pay and performance-linked options

Ryanair Holdings has agreed to extend Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary’s contract until April 2032. The package includes capped remuneration and performance-share options, extending the leadership runway as the low-cost carrier continues to manage cost, pricing and operational priorities into the next cycle.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

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Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

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De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

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Ryanair extends CEO Michael O’Leary contract to April 2032 with capped pay and performance-linked options Ryanair Holdings has agreed to extend Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary’s contract until April 2032. The package includes capped remuneration and performance-share options, extending the leadership runway as the low-cost carrier continues to manage cost, pricing and operational priorities into the next cycle.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

Ryanair extends CEO Michael O’Leary contract to April 2032 with capped pay and performance-linked options

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Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

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De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G turboprops to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline. The Calgary-based OEM says the aircraft is the initial handover in a short delivery run for the carrier’s turboprop network expansion.

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

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IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego IAG’s chief executive Luis Gallego said the group would “explore” a potential easyJet bid, but EU merger and acquisition rules make such a transaction “very difficult,” according to the Financial Times. The comment follows recent takeover and stake allegations involving easyJet.

2026-06-19T04:44:38.453499-07:00

IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego

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Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner Bucher has provided Riyadh Air with bespoke branding elements for its Boeing 787 cabin, focusing on styling alongside functionality and “refinement” across the interior. The announcement comes as Riyadh Air’s 787 delivery and launch plan moves from arrivals and readiness into daily long-haul operations.

2026-06-19T04:35:51.026015-07:00

Bucher supplies bespoke cabin branding elements for Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar: AI can accelerate the turnaround—but operations set the limits Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar tells Skift that AI and innovation are central to the airline’s turnaround strategy, but he cautions that real-world operations determine how far “the machine” can go. The remarks frame AI adoption as disciplined, operationally grounded, and geared to execution rather than experiments.

2026-06-19T03:07:45.676771-07:00

Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar: AI can accelerate the turnaround—but operations set the limits

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Air New Zealand's Tech-Savvy CEO on AI and the Limits of the Machine

2026-06-19T02:44:21.501168-07:00

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Ryanair extends CEO Michael O’Leary contract to April 2032 with capped pay and performance-linked options

Norse Atlantic boosts Winter 2026/27 Thailand capacity from the UK, Norway and Sweden using returned Boeing 787-9

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

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