Shannon sights set firmly on expansion for aviation sector

Shannon IASC is more vibrant than ever, and home to the largest aerospace and aviation cluster in Ireland, writes Siobhán Maguire

Patrick Edmond, managing director of the International Aviation Services Centre (IASC), and strategy director of Shannon Group

For over 70 years, Shannon has been at the heart of international aviation, acting as a key link connecting Europe with the US. Shannon is where free trade zones were conceived, and it is the birthplace of the global aircraft leasing industry. Little wonder then that the region is home to the largest aerospace and aviation cluster in Ireland, with further plans for expansion.

Shannon Group plc comprises four business units: Shannon Commercial ...