A transatlantic jet has diverted to Shannon Airport after a passenger was reported to have fallen ill.

The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 touched down at Shannon Airport this afternoon from China carrying a cargo consignment for distribution in the Irish retail sector.

Shannon Airport has today conducted a crash-exercise to test the response of the airport together with the support of the primary emergency agencies and other key stakeholders who would be called on in the event of a major aircraft accident at the airport.

Time spent going through passenger security screening at Shannon Airport is set to be halved, thanks to a new €2.5 million investment in a state-of-the-art security screening system being unveiled today at the airport.

The CEO of Shannon Group has welcomed today’s announcement by Government of a €90 million aviation sector support package in the Budget

Fianna Fail’s Senator Timmy Dooley has said that former Aer Lingus and British Airways/IAG CEO Willie Walsh’s response that it would be “madness” for Shannon Airport to establish its own airline is disrespectful to the airport, to its Chairman designate Pádraig Ó Céidigh and to the legacy of proven pioneers at the airport.

Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has confirmed that it has acquired the Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd. business from its German parent Lufthansa Technik (AG).

SDC Business Consulting, a leading consulting company in the aerospace sector, has announced the creation of an ecosystem framework to help regional airports know what sustainable aviation operations will look like so they can lead the transition towards a climate-neutral air transport system.