Aer Lingus has apologised to passengers who were left behind in Boston at the weekend after their plane was forced to take off and fly to Shannon without them.

Clare’s Independent TD has called on the Minister for Transport and Tourism to reflect on the board of Shannon Airport with a view to strengthening the range of aviation expertise.

Shannon’s long-standing ties with China have deepened with a visit by leading Chinese dignitaries.

A man has been arrested after a transatlantic flight was forced to divert to Shannon Airport this evening.

Employees at Shannon based aviation services provider, Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating this week after it was announced that the company have been shortlisted for the MRO Achievement Award and the People Development Award at this year’s Irish Aviation Awards which will be held in Dublin in July.

A US-bound flight made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport this afternoon after a flight attendant was reported to have fallen ill.

The visit of US President Donald Trump showcased the West of Ireland and Shannon Group’s airport company, Shannon Airport according to Group Chairman Rose Hynes.

The President of the United States Donald Trump will visit County Clare from the 5th – 7th June 2019 and details of traffic restrictions have been confirmed.