Shannon Airport Thread [Mod Warning in First Post]

Brennans Row

Good to read that last year, it handled 11,547 tonnes of cargo, a rise of 10.9 per cent on 2014.

But it is still a long way off past volumes, where for example in 1988 they handled 22,563 tonnes.

Brennans Row

Pakistan International Airlines flight (PK711) from Manchester to JFK New York has diverted to Shannon.

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Flight reports smoke on board and makes emergency landing at Shannon (Breaking News)

A transatlantic flight has diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew declared an emergency, reporting smoke on board.

Pakistan Airlines flight PK-711 from Manchester to New York was just north of Omagh in Co Tyrone when the crew requested permission to divert to Shannon.

Airport crash crews took up positions at dedicated holding points along the runway in advance of the aircraft's arrival. There were 205 passengers and crew on board.

Fire crews from Shannon town and Limerick city were mobilised to the airport along with ambulances from Ennis and Limerick.

Before the Boeing 777-300 jet could land, the crew had to dump several thousand litres of aviation fuel to ensure they could land within safe landing weight limits.

The flight touched down safely at 2.38pm.

Fire crews quickly surrounded the jet on the runway to check whether the landing gear had overheated during the heavy landing.

The jet was able to taxi to the terminal where a further investigation of the problem is being undertaken.

vkid

Just saw Turkish cargo landing there..

JCX BXC

vkid wrote: »

Just saw Turkish cargo landing there..

Nothing to note, its a scheduled service, will be off to Atlanta soon.

Jhcx

Carnacalla wrote: »

Nothing to note, its a scheduled service, will be off to Atlanta soon.

Still nice to see. Might be a scheduled but its a rare schedule for most including me(still have yet to see it) So it is something to note.

JCX BXC

Jhcx wrote: »

Still nice to see. Might be a scheduled but its a rare schedule for most including me(still have yet to see it) So it is something to note.

Usually around 2-3pw, started several months ago, just the times are very all over the place, have seen it countless times by now though.

Ennisman

The flights serve Chicago, Atlanta and New York and don't always stop in Shannon even though scheduled to do so. Winds over the Atlantic could be favourable enough to allow a direct routing.

Shannon757

Turkish Cargo at Shannon by Irish Damien, on Flickr

highlydebased

Wroclaw and Warsaw have appeared in winter RYR schedule

Brennans Row

Atlantic Aviation Group announces 10 new jobs (Clare Herald)

Shannon Airport based Atlantic Aviation Group celebrated their first year under new ownership this week with the announcement of 10 new jobs in the company.

Staff gathered in the 65,000 square foot hanger to mark the occasion and to hear about the company’s growth and expansion plans.

Atlantic Aviation Group is currently hiring Aircraft Mechanics, a B1 Engineer, a B2 Engineer and a Design Engineer. The company has also recently launched its prestigious Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice programme with applications closing on Friday May 13th.

highlydebased

More RYR news due soon too. Heard a rumour but I'm afraid, my lips are metaphorically sealed.... :P

Jamie2k9

highlydebased wrote: »

More RYR news due soon too. Heard a rumour but I'm afraid, my lips are metaphorically sealed.... :P

Once it doesn't cause more damage than good long term.

JCX BXC

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Once it doesn't cause more damage than good long term.

The only routes FR have not already attacked are EDI and BHX, is it really worth it for them to attack them? The market would be limited.

Further growth by FR is unlikely to be negative at this stage, they have already destroyed UK connectivity, not much more left to do.

Jamie2k9

Carnacalla wrote: »

The only routes FR have not already attacked are EDI and BHX, is it really worth it for them to attack them? The market would be limited.

Further growth by FR is unlikely to be negative at this stage, they have already destroyed UK connectivity, not much more left to do.

It's those routes that would cause more damage, bucket and spade not a major issue as both can make money together.

Anything else is all good.

JCX BXC

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

It's those routes that would cause more damage, bucket and spade not a major issue as both can make money together.

Anything else is all good.

From my perspective I see very little to gain by attacking BHX and EDI. Their schedules are already limited at best and alot of traffic route via DUB anyway.

Brennans Row

Shannon company secures airline contract (Clare Herald)

A Shannon based aircraft services company has secured a contract to supply its own power solution for an airline’s fleet of Airbus A320 jets.

SmartLynx Airlines Estonia has selected Eirtech Aviation to supply its newly-developed passenger USB power solution.

Brennans Row

Shannon Group posts profits of €7.3m (Clare Herald)

Shannon Group plc, which includes Shannon Airport, Shannon Commercial Properties and Shannon Heritage, in its first full year of trading recorded total turnover of €65.6m in 2015 with post-tax profits of €7.3m.

Announcing Shannon Group’s 2015 results, its Chairman Rose Hynes said that the outlook for the Group is positive and stated that a major capital investment programme to address historical underinvestment and drive growth opportunities is underway.

Among projects targeted in the capital investment programme are a major overlay of the airport runway; a significant upgrade of the Airport’s Transit Lounge and European departure gates; a major redevelopment programme to regenerate the Shannon Free Zone, which will significantly strengthen the hand of development agencies in attracting major investments and enabling job creation in the region; a new retail offering and cafe at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to enhance the visitor experience.

Jamie2k9

Brennans Row wrote: »

Shannon Group posts profits of €7.3m (Clare Herald)

Shannon Group plc, which includes Shannon Airport, Shannon Commercial Properties and Shannon Heritage, in its first full year of trading recorded total turnover of €65.6m in 2015 with post-tax profits of €7.3m.

Announcing Shannon Group’s 2015 results, its Chairman Rose Hynes said that the outlook for the Group is positive and stated that a major capital investment programme to address historical underinvestment and drive growth opportunities is underway.

Among projects targeted in the capital investment programme are a major overlay of the airport runway; a significant upgrade of the Airport’s Transit Lounge and European departure gates; a major redevelopment programme to regenerate the Shannon Free Zone, which will significantly strengthen the hand of development agencies in attracting major investments and enabling job creation in the region; a new retail offering and cafe at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to enhance the visitor experience.

Wonder why they left out the airport profit/loss, last year they announced it, anyone know where I could access it?

highlydebased

There's accounts on the annual report.

Of course, if they include profit for the other business divisions then you could just subtract them

Jamie2k9

highlydebased wrote: »

There's accounts on the annual report.

Of course, if they include profit for the other business divisions then you could just subtract them

Was hoping somebody would do the work for me

highlydebased

Things picking up a bit with Delta back today and Aer Lingus Faro too

JCX BXC

With Delta's 767 widebody ops resume again for the summer. No longer 757 heaven it seems. Malaga back tomorrow too.

Shannon757

Carnacalla wrote: »

No longer 757 heaven it seemd.

Now my username looks stupid.

JCX BXC

The Delta 767-300 operating the first of this seasons SNN-JFK flights.

Photo credits: Brian Buckley

highlydebased

Matthew Thomas of Vantage group (once ran Liverpool, Durham, Doncaster) has been appointed CEO

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/shannon-airport-appoints-matthew-thomas-as-new-chief-1.2633289?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

JCX BXC

EI135 SNN-BOS and the return EI134 BOS-SNN cancelled tomorrow, aircraft needed in DUB.

hobie14

Anyone see the Virgin A340 coming in this morning .... about 08.30 ..... ?

JCX BXC

Was a diversion, original route was Atlanta-Heathrow.

Ennisman

Medical diversion. Departed again at 9.50am. G-VWEB.

JCX BXC

Carnacalla wrote: »

Was a diversion, original route was Atlanta-Heathrow.

DL11 joining the list, 767-400 London - Minneapolis diverting to Shannon.