Former Vantage Airport Group chief commercial officer Matthew Thomas will replace outgoing Shannon Group boss Neil Pakey as chief executive in June after the group yesterday confirmed his appointment.

Weston Aviation will provide a hangar service for executive and private jets for first time in the region

Irish and UK airports suffered some of the biggest falls in passenger numbers in Europe last year, according to a continent-wide survey.

Knock Airport launched its new route to Durham Tees Valley Airport today with members of the Connacht Rugby squad taking off to play their European Challenge Cup match against the Newcastle Falcons.

The British airline BMIbaby is planning to operate flights between Knock Airport and the north-east of England from next spring.