Usher Aviation bought by US firm locating European base at Shannon

A US-based aircraft maintenance company has confirmed plans to locate its new strategic corporate headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Shannon Airport.

North American Aircraft Services, which has its global headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, has also announced that it has acquired Sligo Airport-based specialist aviation company, Usher Aviation Ireland Ltd.

Usher Aviation Ireland Ltd was established by Barry Usher in 2007, specialising in the maintenance of all general aviation piston engine aircraft, including corporate aircraft.