40 jobs at aircraft leasing firm

A new aviation finance companyis to open in Dublin with the creation of 40 new jobs.

Milestone Aviation Group focuses exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets offering a 100% financing.

The jobs will be high-end and will be based initially in Harcourt Road in the city centre.

Meanwhile, it was announced earlier that 12 new jobs are coming on stream at 'Lita Lighting' in Finglas.

The company recently moved its base from Madrid and now employs 21 people.