Ireland’s aviation eco system continues to evolve to meet growing demand underpinned by significant capital investment and continuous innovation. The Irish aviation ecosystem is predominantly divided into three separate parts: airlines, aviation after-market services and leasing, supporting over 140,000 jobs supported by the air transport sector in Ireland including – 39,000 (airlines, airport operators, airport on-site) and enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and air navigation service); with an estimated additional 105,000 jobs supported by the air transport sector: 25,000 in the supply chain; 11,000 as a result of employee spending; and 69,000 by international tourism. The sector is estimated to support €8.9 Billion in GDP.
Sector Key Achievements:
- Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership
- Ae Lingus announces New Route from Dublin to Denver, Colorado and Relaunch of Minneapolis-St. Paul Service
- Aer Lingus College Football Classic Brings 40,000 Americans To Dublin
- Aer Lingus launches new Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow service 26th March
- Aer Lingus orders 2 Airbus A320Neo aircraft, 8th Airbus A321LR returns to service
- Aer Lingus reactivates Airbus A330-200 fleet after nearly three years in storage
- Aer Lingus welcomes 2 millionth transatlantic passenger for 2023
- Aer Lingus Regional carries record breaking number of passengers between Donegal and Dublin for the month of August
- Airbus A321XLR visits Dublin Airport on proving flights and Shannon Airport on cross wind trials as part of EASA Certification Process.
- AirNav Ireland, the new air traffic management service provider for Irish airspace launched 20th October
- ARI unveils ambitious new brand identity
- ASL Airlines United Kingdom Operates First Boeing 737-800BCF Revenue Flight
- ASL Aviation Holdings acquires Australian airline Pionair
- ASL Aviation Announces Irish Historic Flight Partnership
- ASL Aviation introduces Boeing 737-800BCF with split-scimitar winglets
- ASG Announces Collaboration with the European Aviation Wellbeing Committee (EAWC)
- Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) ‘Takes-Off’ with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative
- AviLease acquires Dublin based Standard Chartered’s aircraft leasing business
- Avia Solutions Group Establishes Worldwide Headquarters in Dublin
- Belfast City Airport and Loganair celebrate 40 years of flying together
- Belfast International Airport welcomes launch of new Ryanair base
- Bristow announced as preferred bidder for the Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service
- Capt Paddy and Lucky take to the skies for LauraLynn and Dogs Trust
- CAR merges with Irish Aviation Authority
- CityJet and Hibernian Form Part of New Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines
- Cork Airport heading towards It’s busiest year ever for International traffic
- daa Unveils 15-Point Improvement Plan For Dublin Airport customers
- Dublin Airport Celebrates Inaugural Aer Lingus Flight to Cleveland, Ohio
- Dublin airport lodges planning application for 40 milliin passenger expansion to Fingal Council
- Dublin Airport Police and Fire Service Successfully Completes Endevoar 2023 Challenge
- Dublin hosts IATA 152nd Slot Conference Dublin 13-15 June
- Dublin Airport Welcomes Etihad’s New Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on Abu Dhabi route
- easyJet celebrates flying half a million passengers at Belfast City Airport
- easyJet celebrates 25 years at Belfast International Airport launches new route to Hurghada, Egypt
- Etihad Airways Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary on Abu Dhabi Dublin route
- EirTrade Aviation undertakes inaugural programme for two Boeing 787-8s
- Emerald Airlines celebrates 1 millionn passengers less than 12 months since its inaugural flight
- Emerald Airlines secures UK AOC for Belfast Base Operations
- Emerald Airlines 17th ATR72-600 delivered, bases 7th ATR72 at Belfast City
- Emirates adds Irish luxury beauty brand Voya to its Airbus A380 First and Business Class Offerings
- Emirates expands business class pre-meal ordering to Dublin route
- First Tecnam aircraft delivered to National Flight Centre (NFC)
- First Ryanair Boeing 737NG EI-DLY Fitted with Split Scimitar Winglets
- First Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries at Shannon Airport
- Foynes Aviation museum major expansion
- Heart Aerospace appoints John S. Slattery as non-executive chairman of its Board of Directors
- IBGAA to establish Ireland as BizAv centre of excellence, returns to Adare Manor for second annual conference
- Ireland has potential to be a global leader in developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – Avolon CEO Andy Cronin
- Ireland placed second in world aviation pipeline with 1,247 aircraft orders
- Ireland West Airport completes installation of new next-generation cabin baggage screening system
- Ireland West Airport records busiest month of April in its history and busiest Christmas period in the airports history
- Ireland West Airport Welcomes 50,000th Passenger on Aer Lingus Heathrow Route
- Irish Registered Boeing 787-9 Delivered to MIAT Mongolian Airlines
- JetBlue Airways announces new routes Dublin to Boston and New York JFK
- Loganair Heathrow Service Takes off from City of Derry Airport
- Lufthansa Technik opens new engine parts repair facility in Shannon
- Manna Drone Delivery Announces Strategic Investment by Coca-Cola HBC and first US Trial in Texas
- New daa CEO Kenny Jacobs takes up role 11 January
- New Irish ACMI carrier FLY4 Airlines targets Spring launch
- No 3 Operations Wing of the Irish Air Corps to honour 60 years of helicopter service awarded the 2023 Aviation Valour Award at Kinsale Aviation Festival
- Ryanair Announces $3 Billion Post War Ukraine Growth & Investment Plan
- Ryanair orders 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft (150 firm & 150 options)
- Ryanair Powers 100% Of Amsterdam-Dublin Flights With SAF Blend
- Shannon Airport and United Airlines mark 25th anniversary of Newark route
- Shannon Aviation Museum celebrates 60 years of Irish Air Corps Helicopter operations
- Shannon Heritage transferred to Clare County Council from Shannon Airport Group
- Shannon based IAC Group grows hangar portfolio and aircraft painting capabilities in Europe, opens hangar in Teruel, Spain
- Thompson Aero Seating opens Dynamic Test Facility
- Two Airbus CASA C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) delivered to Irish Air Corps
- United Airlines Marks 25th Anniversary of Dublin Airport – New York/Newark Service
- University of Limerick to collaborate on sustainable aviation fuel research project
- Waterford Airport gets €12 million investment for runway extension
- 136th Boeing 737 MAX 8200 delivered to Ryanair Group
- 1000th Boeing 737 MAX Delivered by Avolon
Image Credit: Shannon Airport
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