The Government has agreed a revised €80 million funding package for Irish aviation including €22m for Shannon and Cork Airports.

The prospects of a visit to Ireland by US President elect Joe Biden after he takes up office in January 2021, would be welcome according to the CEO of Shannon Group.

The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications Networks has today written to Minister Eamon Ryan welcoming the Government’s adoption of the EU traffic light system for international travel from midnight on Sunday, 8 November, and calling on the Minister to ensure testing for Covid-19 at Irish airports is a central element of its implementation.

Measures taken to protect the safety of passengers and staff at Shannon Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised internationally, with the airport receiving a global endorsement from the Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE.

The pivotal role played by Shannon Airport on the national business and tourism landscape was reflected over the weekend on the 75th anniversary of the first transatlantic commercial passenger flight.

Shannon Commercial Properties is continuing its expansion plans at the Shannon Free Zone with its latest development, a new 54,000 sq ft building on track for completion by the end of this year. 

Ryanair has confirmed that a revision of its winter schedule will see the closure of the airline’s bases at Shannon and Cork for the winter months.

Shannon Group has welcomed the announcement in Budget 2021 of a €10 million support package for Shannon and Cork airports.