Tony Ryan
Tony Ryan was an influential Irish businessman and aviation pioneer, best known for founding Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) and playing a crucial role in the development of Ryanair, which transformed low-cost air travel in Europe. Despite facing significant challenges and the collapse of GPA in the 1990s, Ryan's legacy continued through the success of Ryanair and his family's efforts in establishing multiple low-fare airlines globally.
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Tony Ryan, posthumously celebrated by many politicians as a man ahead of his time, advocated a second airport for Dublin 30 years ago.
Dublin Airport will reach breaking point. It’s time to revisit the case for Baldonnel – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
Tony Ryan, posthumously celebrated by many politicians as a man ahead of his time, advocated a second airport for Dublin 30 years ago.
It’s time to revisit Tony Ryan’s idea for an international airport at Baldonnel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Ryanair founder Tony Ryan died in 2007.
Elon Musk asks followers whether he should buy Ryanair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Tony Ryan was one of the founders of Ryanair.
Маск спросил Ryanair о его цене и запустил опрос о покупке — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-19
Mr O’Leary joined Ryanair to work for founder Tony Ryan.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary plans to hand over to ‘nicer’ successor by 2035 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Tony Ryan was a pioneering businessman who founded Guinness Peat Aviation and played a significant role in the aviation finance industry.
How the Ryan family came back from the brink and brought low-fare airlines to the world – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
