Dublin City University conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on Ennisman and Avolon chief executive Dómhnal Slattery as well as Irish folk musician Moya Brennan.

Shannon Airport received some unexpected business this week after fuel supply issues at an English airport forced flights make stopovers here to take on fuel.

Ryanair has opened its first aircraft heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport, delivering an investment of €10 million and creating 200 high-skill jobs in the locality, including licensed engineers, mechanics, and support staff.

Members of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications will visit Shannon Airport and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today for meetings with management and to tour the facilities.

A cargo jet has diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew reported an issue on board.

Shannon Group is seeing signs of recovery as the airport gears up for a busy summer according to CEO Mary Considine.

The summer season has gotten off to a sizzling start today with the inaugural service to Barcelona-Girona taking off from Shannon Airport. 

Shannon Airport could be set to benefit from a significant jobs boost if a deal between Shannon Group and a Scottish aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company is finalised.