Person: David Learmont

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Details emerge about crashed aircraft

The Irish Aviation Authority has released some details regarding the plane which crashed at Cork Airport this morning.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Pilots worried by handling of Prestwick alert

THE Irish Air Lines Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has expressed serious concern about the handling of a bomb alert by the British authorities involving a Ryanair flight forced to land at Prestwick Airport on Wednesday.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2006

Ryanair incidents prompt call for low-cost safety audit

A leading aviation magazine has called for a safety audit of low-cost airlines following two recent incidents involving Ryanair planes.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2006

Government to spend €80m on jets despite cuts

THE Government sparked uproar by announcing plans to spend up to €80 million on two new corporate jets, at a time of major cutbacks in the public services.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2003

Bertie to join high-fliers' club with €50m jet

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern's plans to shell out up to €50m on a swanky new Government jet means he'll be joining the ranks of some of the most powerful high-flying heads of state around the world.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003