Shannon Group has expressed disappointment with the decision by United Airlines not to resume its seasonal daily service between Shannon Airport and New York/Newark.

The decision to temporarily close Shannon Heritage visitor attractions in the Mid-West at the end of summer season clearly demonstrates COVID-19’s impact on tourism sector dependent on international visitors

The CEO of Shannon Group Mary Considine has been appointed to the new expert taskforce for Aviation Recovery announced today by Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 has arrived at Shannon Airport from China carrying the single largest consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be flown into Ireland on a single flight.

The first meeting between airport management and the newly formed all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group has been described as 'positive'.

Since its establishment in the early 1960s, the Shannon Free Zone has gained global recognition for being instrumental in delivering many innovations, from the world’s first duty free zone, the birthplace of aviation leasing, and the spawning of a dynamic sub-supply base to respond to the needs of Ireland’s first influx of foreign direct investment.

Building work on a major 148,000 sq ft development at Blocks K & L at the 300-acre Shannon Free Zone in Co. Clare has recommenced following the easing of restrictions on the construction sector as a result of COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Sinn Féin TDs from Clare, Limerick City and Tipperary yesterday held an online meeting with the CEO of the Shannon Group to discuss the huge challenges facing Shannon Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.