Ireland

GEODIS gets Gary O’Connor as new managing director in Ireland

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GEODIS named Gary O’Connor as new managing director for its Ireland operations effective June, announced a press release. Joining the team in the 20,000 sqm logistics facility at Dublin Airport Logistics Park, the new managing director will oversee the Group’s contract logistics, overland transport, freight forwarding, supply chain optimisation, express and parcel delivery services.  GEODIS said that its growth strategy in the Irish market will be focused on developing business in the … [Read more...] about GEODIS gets Gary O’Connor as new managing director in Ireland

Govt’ gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales

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The Irish parliament gave International Consolidated Airlines' (IAG) bid for Aer Lingus the final go-ahead. Irish MPs voted by 74 votes to 51 in favour of the deal, according to local media reports. The vote comes after the Irish government agreed to sell its 25 per cent in Aer Lingus to IAG earlier this week, saying that IAG had made "a number of extremely important changes" to its initial offer. Under the deal, IAG agreed to a legally binding commitment to maintain current services between … [Read more...] about Govt’ gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales

Govt' gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales

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The Irish parliament gave International Consolidated Airlines' (IAG) bid for Aer Lingus the final go-ahead. Irish MPs voted by 74 votes to 51 in favour of the deal, according to local media reports. The vote comes after the Irish government agreed to sell its 25 per cent in Aer Lingus to IAG earlier this week, saying that IAG had made "a number of extremely important changes" to its initial offer. Under the deal, IAG agreed to a legally binding commitment to maintain current services between … [Read more...] about Govt' gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales

AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland

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American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland

Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago

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Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately, and will become Ireland’s only direct all-cargo service to North America. The new service will be operated beginning tomorrow, 1 May with Turkish Cargo’s A330F aircraft. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in early March this year when the airline began making refuelling stops at the airport.  Shannon Group, which formally came into being last … [Read more...] about Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago

Europe Feb freight traffic up 2.9%

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European airport trade body, ACI Europe released its traffic report for February. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full service, low cost and charter. It reveals that freight traffic across the European airport network – an established bellwether of economic performance – was up +2.9 per cent. Aircraft movements were up +1.4 per cent. Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by an average +5.0 … [Read more...] about Europe Feb freight traffic up 2.9%