Aer Arann announces record growth last year

REGIONAL airline Aer Arann yesterday announced record growth in 2007, with passenger numbers reaching 1.15 million, up 10% on 2006.

Turnover rose 6% to more than €100 million.

The airline says it expects continued growth in 2008, but Fergal Barry, commercial director, warned that double-digit growth would not be sustained this year.