A cargo plane has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport this morning.

Boeing is launching a bigger, more efficient version of its 747 jumbo jet in a move that will put more competitive pressure on rival Airbus SAS and ensure continued production of the plane.

THE Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is in talks with a group of former Aer Lingus and Ryanair cargo executives aimed at setting up a dedicated cargo service from Cork to the continent.