Ray Kennedy

The Airbus C295 is one of a pair that will be used to carry out covert and overt missions

Sky's not the limit for ambitious new Irish 'Air Force'

Using sophisticated aircraft to carry out covert missions, coastal search and rescue operations, and helping Irish citizens in danger overseas, the Irish Air Corps is preparing for a radical transformation towards a new Irish 'Air Force'.

Ireland • 06 Jun 24

Turbulence on Atlantic flight routes increased by 55% between 1979 and 2020, according to research (Stock image)

Is climate change having an impact on aviation?

The sky is really like a big ocean above us and aircraft control surfaces in many ways mimic boats at sea, with rudders and trim. But is that ocean above us getting choppier, and if so, why?

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jun 24

The Royal Jordanian Falcons in rehearsal for the Bray Air Show

Bray Air Show organisers promise seaside spectacular

The Bray Air Show resumes normal service this Sunday in the Co Wicklow seaside town which organisers say will be 'spectacular'.

Ireland • 20 Jul 22

Crowds of up to 100,000 people are expected in Bray for the event on 24 July

Bray Air Display set to return to the skies in July

After a two-year hiatus the organisers of the award-winning and hugely popular Bray Air Display have announced it will make a welcome return this summer.

Leinster • 03 Apr 22

Brazil is still counting the cost of staging the 2016 Olympics

Rio continues to pay the price for its Olympic odyssey

A week out from the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, Ray Kennedy looks back at Rio 2016 and asks about the true cost of hosting the event.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Jul 21

The aviation industry is on its knees and for Ireland that is a big problem, with 90% of inward travel by air

Stalled aviation industry waits in departure lounge

With aviation forming a sizeable portion of Ireland's economy, pilots, aircrew and aircraft now inhabit unfamiliar territory on the ground, for what could be two summer seasons.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Apr 21

The UN World Food Programme has warned that 150,000 are at risk of famine

Humanitarian crisis growing in South Sudan

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has spent a week behind the scenes in South Sudan observing the growing humanitarian crisis with RTE's Ray Kennedy.

News • 05 May 18

Women walk to a food distribution at the Protection of Civilian sit in Bentiu, South Sudan (Pic: United Nations)

Ray Kennedy: South Sudan's fragile cradle

World • 02 May 18

Matthew Horan gathered thousands of images of the girls after obtaining them through various apps

Man jailed for sexually exploiting young girls

Dublin man Matthew Horan, who sexually exploited girls as young as nine through social media, has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years, with the final two years suspended.

Courts • 27 Jan 18