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IAG Selects OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® Platform to Support Fuel Efficiency
International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines. SkyBreathe® analyses operational data to help airlines identify opportunities to reduce fuel consumption. It will be deployed across Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, supporting more than 600 aircraft. As geopolitical events add to pressure on fuel prices, even small efficiency gains across a large fleet can help reduce costs. T
Oct 72 min read


IAG Participates in Funding Round for US Electric Plane Maker Ampaire
International Airlines Group (IAG) - the owner of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - has participated in the £14m (€16m) Series B funding round for Ampaire, working with the start-up to explore how hybrid-electric APU solutions could reduce aircraft fuel consumption on the ground. IAG has been joined by new and existing investors including DiamondStream Partners and Alaska Airlines, among others. Ampaire, which was part of IAG’s 2025 flagship open innovation pr
Aug 242 min read


IAG Revenues Rise, but Profits Tumble by 20%
Airline group IAG has posted a net profit of €1bn for the first half of 2026 - almost 21% down on a year-on-year basis -competition, geopolitical unrest and increased operational costs for the slump. The group - which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - did, however, see revenues increase by 1% to just over €16bn, and stressed that it remains confident about its future prospects. IAG chief executive, Luis Gallego, said: “With these results IAG has again dem
Jul 311 min read


IAG Committed to Net Zero; but Calls for Fair Regulation
IAG - the airline group which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - has reiterated its commitment to sustainability and reaching its net zero targets by 2050; but has called for fairer regulations from governments. In its half-year results presentation, IAG said: "IAG remains committed to its target of zero net emissions by 2050. IAG advocates for a transition where climate regulations uphold the competitiveness of all airlines globally. "This means regulator
Jul 311 min read
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