Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation Ireland – Shannon, announced the complete renovation of its FBO. The update to the FBO, includes a renovated VIP departures lounge as well as all new crew and operations offices. “Our focus is always firmly on our customer, and leaving them with a memorable experience on the ground,” said Derek Collins, General Manager,…

Increase to Minimum Wage Rate Needs Further Consideration

Shannon Chamber fully endorses Chambers Ireland’s view that the level of increase recommended in the Report of the Low Pay Commission is premature and unwarranted, Following the publication of the report Chambers Ireland immediately advised the  Government to prioritise securing Ireland’s economic recovery and ensuring sustainable jobs growth when considering the Report of the Low…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Pepper Jobs Announcement

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Pepper Ireland that it is creating 50 new jobs in Dublin and Shannon with recruitment to begin immediately. The jobs will bring total employment at the company to approximately 350 by the start of 2016. The company is looking for experienced hires and graduates in the areas of commercial…

Chambers Ireland Launches Shortlist for CSR Awards 2015

Chambers Ireland Launches Shortlist for CSR Awards 2015

The Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon Airport Shortlisted in Excellence in Community – Partnership with Charity – LIC Category Over €13 million raised and 125,000 Volunteer Hours Donated by Shortlisted Companies Shannon Chamber is delighted that one of its members, Shannon Airport, has been shortlisted in Chambers Ireland’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award for…

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight, Shannon Airport will be delivering an amazing air display on Saturday July 18th from 11am to 5.30pm. The day is set to be full of family fun with a wide array of free activities on the ground and approximately 40,000 people are estimated to…

Shannon Chamber Calls on Eircode to Review and Rectify the new Postcode System

With Shannon Chamber member companies listed as being in Shannon, Limerick in Eircode’s new postcode system, the Chamber has called on Eircode to speedily review and rectify the system and erase the confusion the new system has caused since its launch.   “Where post is sorted by An Post seems irrelevant in this instance. As…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Announcement that AerCap is to grow its Shannon Operation

Welcoming the recent government announcement that AerCap has created over 100 new jobs in Ireland, and intends to continue growing its operations in both Shannon and Dublin, a spokesperson for Shannon Chamber described this as most welcome news at a time when Shannon is positioning itself to play an even greater role in global aviation….

Limerick to Host 3rd International Cluster Conference

Limerick to Host 3rd International Cluster Conference

  Innovate Limerick in association with the Science and Technology Centre of the canton of Fribourg (PST-FR) is pleased to present the 3rd International Cluster Conference which is being held outside of Switzerland for the first time in Limerick, Ireland on Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October 2015. Key international speakers, from a range…

Women Mean Business (WMB) Conference and Awards

Women Mean Business (WMB) Conference and Awards

Shannon Chamber asks all business women – What are you doing October 5th?  We would encourage you to consider attending the WMB Conference & Awards to network, be inspired and celebrate with your peers.   This  jam-packed, daytime schedule includes the wonderful speaker line-up Ð Norman Crowley, CEO & Founder, Crowley Carbon Limited; Helen James,…

World’s Largest Aircraft Leasing Company AerCap announce new positions across various disciplines as first Airbus A350 touches down in Ireland

World’s Largest Aircraft Leasing Company AerCap announce new positions across various disciplines as first Airbus A350 touches down in Ireland

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation yesterday announced that AerCap, a global leader in aviation leasing with operations in Dublin and Shannon, has created over 100 new highly skilled jobs in Ireland.   These are high end roles created across various disciplines including Sales and Marketing, Aircraft Technical, Legal, Contracts Management, Finance and Treasury. The…