Organisation: World Airways

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US aircraft makes emergency landing in Shannon

An aircraft carrying US military personnel was today forced to make an emergency landing at an Irish airport.

We don’t cut their heads off, but what’s wrong with arm-twisting?

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Campaigners celebrate US troop carrier’s pullout from Shannon

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Major US troop carrier to end flights through Shannon

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Workers stranded as plane tips backwards

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US troop traffic at Shannon to rise

Plane fire prompts warning

THE makers of an aircraft forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport have been advised to notify airlines worldwide of the cause.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Two more US troop carriers to cease using Shannon

Two US airlines have announced plans to cease bringing American soldiers through Shannon Airport due to security concerns.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2003

Attacks cost Shannon €3m, claims O’Dea

LOCAL TD and Junior Justice Minister Willie O’Dea last night blamed the loss of €3m worth of business to Shannon airport on the recent protest attacks on US military aircraft.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2003

World Airways suspends military flights through Shannon

World Airways has announced plans to indefinitely suspend its use of Shannon Airport to transport US soldiers to the Middle East.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2003

US happy to continue airport use

NO evidence exists to link the suspension of flights carrying US troops through Shannon with the embarrassing security breaches at the airport, the Taoiseach said yesterday.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2003

US flights bypass Shannon over attacks

US military flights carrying thousands of troops were pulled from Shannon in the past week due to safety concerns following the attacks at the airport.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2003

Increase in US military traffic in Irish airspace

The Government is allowing as many as three Gulf-bound US aircraft to land at Shannon airport every night.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2003