Airline chairman ‘shocked’

THE head of Manx2.com, a ‘virtual airline’, which outsources the ownership and operation of its flights, has spoken of his “terrible shock” following the horrific accident at Cork airport on one of its routes.

Noel Hayes, chairman of Isle of Man-based firm, said Manx2.com had never experienced anything like this in its five year history and the tragedy was a terrible shock.

Mr Hayes extended his deepest sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives and paid tribute to the emergency services in Cork who, he said, were “extremely quick and professional in their response”.