IASC announces expansion plans for booming aviation services industry

Shannon is well on the way to becoming a key hub for the sector, and is investing in facilities to accommodate rising demand

Katherine Bennett, senior vice-president of Airbus, with Patrick Edmond of Shannon Group

Major changes are under way at Shannon as the region builds on its global reputation as a centre of aviation excellence.

Key developments include the construction of Ireland’s first wide-body hangar in 20 years, five more maintenance hangars to accommodate demand from the industry, and completion of a €10 million hi-spec office block to facilitate major inward investment and employment.

The announcements were unveiled at last week’s Shannon International Leasing Conference (SILC), an ...