Shannon-based aircraft maintenance group acquires former Flybe UK facility

Atlantic Aviation Group employs 317 staff and 24 trainees at its Clare headquarters

Atlantic Aviation Group provides services in maintenance, repair and overhaul aircraft modifications, continuous airworthiness management and aviation training.

Shannon-based aircraft maintenance business Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has acquired the former aviation maintenance services operations of UK regional airline Flybe, based at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England.

The company has also announced the appointment of Pfizer senior HR director Eileen O'Riordan and the AAG chief executive Shane O'Neill to its board of directors.