Air Malta to be dissolved and new national carrier established by end-2023
The Maltese government is planning to shut down Air Malta and establish a new national airline straight away,…
Ryanair
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An Irish ultra-low-cost carrier, Ryanair is Europe’s largest airline by scheduled passengers carried. Founded in 1984, the airline operates a fleet of over 500 Boeing 737 aircraft, connecting over 200 destinations across 40 countries. Ryanair is known for its point-to-point route network, high aircraft utilization, and no-frills service model, which has contributed to its competitive fares and rapid expansion. The airline has faced criticism for its labor practices and ancillary revenue strategies.
Key Facts
- Type: Ultra-low-cost carrier
- Fleet size: 500+ aircraft
- Aircraft type: Boeing 737
- Destinations: 200+
- Parent company: Ryanair Holdings
- Hubs: Dublin Airport, London Stansted Airport
- CEO: Michael O’Leary
Dublin Airport declared emergency after Ryanair aircraft suffers landing issue
Ireland’s Dublin Airport (DUB) declared a state of ‘Full Emergency’ after a Ryanair flight arrived with landing issues…
Seven famous airline logos with hidden meanings you may not have spotted
Logos form a huge part of an airline’s identity, involving meticulous planning and months of preparation. Carriers will often…
Ryanair eye-up multibillion-dollar deal for Boeing 737 MAX 10s as talks restart
Negotiations between Ryanair and Boeing have restarted, according to the airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary. Speaking to the Financial…
Bomb scare on Ryanair flight forces 190 passengers to evacuate
A Ryanair flight with 190 passengers was evacuated after a bomb scare onboard the aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX…
Ryanair CEO issues ultimatum after sixth drone-related airport closure
Dublin Airport (DUB) has suffered its sixth closure within five weeks due to drone activity in the area,…
Flights at Dublin Airport suspended due to ‘illegal drone activity’
Flights at Dublin Airport (DUB) were temporarily suspended after “illegal drone activity” was detected in the area.Flights were…
Wheel of a Ryanair jet catches fire after landing at Manchester Airport
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) described a fire that broke out on a Ryanair plane at Manchester…
Airlines face flight disruptions to/from Paris Orly due to French strike action
Airlines across Europe and Northern Africa are grappling with disruptions to scheduled operations to Paris-Orly (ORY) due to…
Ryanair hires pilots, cabin crew in preparation for a return to Ukraine
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched a recruitment drive to hire aviation specialists from Ukraine.The Dublin-based airline is…
Ryanair still on track to welcome 225 million passengers by FY26
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair reiterated its goal of welcoming 225 million annual passengers by the end of its…
Hungary, Greece scramble jets to intercept Ryanair flight due to bomb threat
Greece and Hungary scrambled their fighter jets to intercept Ryanair flight 6385 after a bomb threat was received…
EXCLUSIVE: 10 trends to watch in aviation in 2023
In an exclusive interview with Enzo Zangrilli, a long-term aviation executive with 15 years of experience in the…
Ryanair increases profit forecast following strong travel demand
Strong pent-up demand over the holiday season has prompted Ryanair to post a more optimistic outlook with the…
Ryanair will pay compensation for 2018 pilot strikes
Ryanair decided to drop its attempts to appeal a decision that the pilot strike in 2018 was an…
Michael O’Leary to remain Ryanair CEO until 2028
Ryanair Holdings, which includes Ryanair, Buzz, Lauda, and Malta Air, announced that it will be led by Michael…
Ryanair concerned by “Boeing’s inability to meet its delivery schedule”: CEO
Ryanair has posted a record profit for the summer season, earning $1.37 billion in after-tax profit during the…
Ryanair sharply cuts flights and routes from Berlin airport over rise in charges
Ryanair is drastically cutting its schedule at Berlin airport (BER) for winter 2022, criticizing increased airport charges in…