Place: North Atlantic Communications Centre

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Transatlantic flight from Dublin diverts to Shannon with ill passenger

The passenger is understood to have been suffering from ‘acute pain’.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Clare aviation facility becomes first to track flights from all around the world

New technology will allow the Irish Aviation Authority use satellite receivers to track the flights from it's North Atlantic Communications Centre in Ballygirreen.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2019

Holiday flight forced to divert to Cork Airport

A holiday flight made an emergency landing at Cork Airport last night after a passenger was reported to have suddenly fallen ill.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Transatlantic jet issues distress call over Ireland

The crew of a transatlantic jet issued a radio distress call over Ireland yesterday and told controllers they wished to turn around and return to London. Air Canada flight AC-851 left London’s Heathrow at 1.43pm bound for Calgary in Canada.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Clare HQ for aircraft tracking from space

A centre that will be able to track aircraft in distress from space will be based at an Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) facility in Co Clare.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015