All Ryanair articles – Page 7
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NewsRyanair enforces post-Brexit sales of non-EU shareholdings
Budget carrier Ryanair has disclosed that it has recorded several instances of non-European Union investors’ failing to comply with disposal requirements after acquiring shares in the airline. Ryanair is an EU airline which means it must be controlled by EU shareholders. The UK’s final ‘Brexit’ withdrawal from the EU on ...
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NewsPitch moderation for older A320s to counter false-glideslope effects
French investigators have disclosed that Airbus is introducing a modification for conventional A320-family aircraft to prevent excessive pitch in the event of a false-glideslope encounter. The development is contained in the investigation authority BEA’s findings into the unexpected pitch-up by an Air France A318 after it intercepted a false 9° ...
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NewsFailure to agree pricing spurs Ryanair and Boeing to end Max 10 order talks
Ryanair and Boeing have ended discussions over a potential 737 Max 10 order, citing an inability to reach agreement on pricing for the variant. The budget airline’s chief, Michael O’Leary, had already indicated on 31 August that the two sides were not making much progress on closing a “gap” on ...
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AnalysisEurope’s airlines acutely aware that winter is coming
There are reasons to be cheerful about Europe’s recent performance. But the outlook for the coming winter season on the passenger side of the business remains awash with uncertainty.
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NewsBA Gatwick strategy draws Ryanair scorn but analysts’ encouragement
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has scorned British Airways’ proposals to establish a lower-cost short-haul subsidiary at London Gatwick, but the idea is being viewed favourably by analysts at banking group HSBC. BA’s short-haul operation at Gatwick has been on hold, as a consequence of the air transport crisis, but the ...
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NewsEuropean carriers report traffic lift in August, but caution remains over winter
Ryanair and Wizz Air both today disclosed their highest monthly passenger numbers since the pandemic hit, but concerns around travel demand in Europe for the winter remain as Jet2 flagged continuing slower booking momentum for the period.
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NewsRyanair still needs UK-licensed pilots: O’Leary
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary insists the airline is still interested in recruiting UK-licensed cockpit crews, although he suggests the value of a UK licence has deteriorated in the wake of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. UK cockpit union BALPA recently urged the government to restore mutual recognition of ...
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News'Gap' between Ryanair and Boeing on Max 10 price: O'Leary
Budget carrier Ryanair is discussing potential acquisition of the Boeing 737 Max 10 variant, although chief executive Michael O’Leary says negotiations over price are making slow progress. Ryanair started bringing in a high-density version of the Max 8 – known as the Max 8-200 – in June, expanding its fleet ...
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NewsRyanair to end Northern Ireland flights
Ryanair will no longer serve either of Belfast’s airports from October, citing the UK’s air passenger duty (APD) tax and a “lack of Covid recovery incentives” from the airports.
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NewsLondon Southend operator shrugs off Ryanair decision to shut base
London Southend airport’s operator is shrugging off a decision by budget carrier Ryanair to close its base at the site in November, after EasyJet did the same last year. The operating company, Esken, insists it is “commercially agnostic” to the Ryanair decision, pointing out that its agreement with the airline ...
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AnalysisHow European airline capacity expectations are shaping up
As the easing in Covid travel restrictions and vaccination roll-out across Europe slowly progresses, airlines in the region have been mapping out how quickly to ramp up capacity.
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NewsEurope’s airlines cautiously embrace signs of strong demand recovery
News that flight numbers in Europe exceeded Eurocontrol’s best-case scenario in July reflects the beginnings of a strong demand recovery in the region.
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NewsPost-Brexit exclusion frustrates UK pilots as carriers seek EASA-licensed crews
Frustrated UK cockpit representatives are urging the government to redress the licence-recognition imbalance with the European Union, as Ryanair’s Maltese carrier Lauda Europe’s recruitment for a London Stansted base lays down a requirement for European-licensed pilots. With the UK no longer a member of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ...
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NewsRyanair enjoys busiest month for traffic in July since crisis hit
Ryanair has enjoyed its strongest month of traffic since the pandemic hit, carrying 9.3 million passengers at a load factor of 80% in July.
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NewsFlight numbers in Europe exceeded best-case scenario in July: Eurocontrol
Air traffic in European airspace exceeded Eurocontrol’s “optimistic” scenario in July, with flight numbers at 65% of 2019 levels.
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NewsRyanair to have at least 60 Max aircraft in time for next summer
Ryanair expects to be operating at least 60 Boeing 737 Max aircraft in time for next summer and has reiterated its interest in ordering the Max 10 variant “if the price is right”.
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NewsRyanair sees small loss or breakeven for full year after tough first quarter
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is “cautiously” projecting a small loss or breakeven for the year to March 2022 after net losses widened to €273 million ($321 million) for the first quarter.
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NewsRyanair loses Austrian state-aid case
Ryanair has lost a legal challenge against the provision of financial support to Austrian Airlines on state-aid grounds.
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AnalysisLow-cost players raise pressure in ‘groundhog day’ Italian market
Low-cost carriers may already hold a strong grip on the short-haul European market from Italy, but it is not stopping them from expanding their presence this summer.
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NewsRyanair and Wizz record highest loads in June since summer 2020
European budget carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air in June recorded their strongest months for passenger traffic since last summer as markets in the region began to ease Covid travel restrictions.