The home of Irish aviation

How the aerospace-industry cluster at Shannon keeps Ireland - and the world - in flying form

John Drysdale, business development manager at the International Aviation Services Centre Pic: Alan Place

Shannon is a global leader in the aviation industry because of its excellent location, skilled workforce and a history you can trace back to the 1950s.

Home to more than 80 aviation-related businesses, Shannon is now the biggest aerospace industry cluster in the country.

It is recognised for its world-class expertise in maintenance, technical services and leasing. By the end of the year, its newest hangar will be big enough to accommodate the ...