Ireland: Aviation

The European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.

Explore the key aviation financing and leasing trends shaping 2026, including consolidation, ABS resurgence, alternative capital and the role of Ireland and the Cayman Islands.

The European Commission is calling for evidence until 20 April 2026 in the context of its review of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (EU) 2023/1804.

The European Commission (the "Commission") is actively preparing its response to US tariffs should the ongoing negotiations not reach a successful outcome.

The revised EU ETS Directive establishes a new support mechanism for the use of eligible aviation fuels (Article 3c(6)). To operationalise this support, the Commission is empowered...

Maples and Calder (Ireland) LLP, the Maples Group's law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Gardiner who joins the firm as a Partner in its Irish Asset Finance practice.

The Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") has announced the establishment of AirNav Ireland, a new commercial semi-state body delegated with the air traffic management functions and services of the IAA.

Further legislation to speed up energy transition and drive down emissions has been agreed. We last checked in on progress in April here and here. Developments since then leading to finalised instruments are set out below.

Reform of the EU gas regulatory framework continues as the EU seeks to create the conditions to enable energy transition.