Boeing 767 approval granted to Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services

Boeing 767 approval granted to Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services

   AAG Technical Services director, Michael Byrt, speaking with the AAG CAMO Team.   Shannon Chamber member company, Atlantic Aviation Group’s CAMO and Technical Services department have announced that they have been granted Boeing 767 200/300 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority recently.   These new approvals see the…

Milford Care Centre heralds arrival of Autumn with its annual Harvest Fair

Milford Care Centre heralds arrival of Autumn with its annual Harvest Fair

Joe Murphy, chairperson of the Harvest Fair Committee and Chairperson of the board of Milford Care Centre and Pat Quinlan, chief executive, Milford Care Centre get into Harvest Fair mode by serving up some ice cream cones to staff and local children at the launch of the Milford Hospice Harvest Fair 2019. Photo: Keith Wiseman….

Brexit could impact every business in Ireland – preparation is critical

Brexit could impact every business in Ireland – preparation is critical

Reports today that in the last year the majority of SMEs have either postponed, or are reviewing, their investment plans highlights the impact of the Brexit negotiations on the Irish economy.  Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot emphasised the importance for businesses of all sizes to prepare now before the UK’s final…

Decision to Progress towards Shingo Standard Delivering Significant Benefits to Analog Devices Ireland

Decision to Progress towards Shingo Standard Delivering Significant Benefits to Analog Devices Ireland

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network workshop in Analog Devices, Raheen, with (from left): John Liddy, general manager and Jony Kelly, enterprise excellence manager, Analog Devices Ireland. Photo: Eamon Ward.   A decision in 2015 to adopt the Shingo model is delivering positive results for Analog Devices Ireland, a company…

Opportunities Abound for Ireland and Mid-West Region with Staging of the Ryder Cup

Opportunities Abound for Ireland and Mid-West Region with Staging of the Ryder Cup

The spotlight that shone on the entire Mid-West region during the recent staging of the Irish Open in Lahinch will be multiplied manifold in 2026 when the prestigious Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor said Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes responding to the news that this bi-annual event is to return to Ireland.    Congratulating…

Shannon’s Workforce Keen to Improve Skills

Shannon’s Workforce Keen to Improve Skills

Pictured at the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum event held in Ei Electronics, Shannon (sitting l-r): Peter Murphy, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber and Joe Leddin, Mid-West Regional Skills Forum. Standing (l-r): Padraic McElwee, LEO, Clare; Patricia Haugh and Eimear Brophy, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board; Carmel O’Dwyer, University of Limerick; Veronica Walsh,…

Companies trading with the UK need to review their supply chains

Shannon Chamber would encourage all member companies, or indeed any company that is trading with the UK, to review their supply chain(s) as appropriate (particularly those businesses who are importers), register for an EORI number, register for VAT and speak to a customs clearance agent.   Below is a guidance factsheet, published by Chambers Ireland…

Shannon Companies Scoop Five Awards at Aviation Industry Awards 2019

Shannon Companies Scoop Five Awards at Aviation Industry Awards 2019

Shannon Chamber sends heartiest congratulations to the seven member companies whose contributions to the aviation/aerospace sector was recognised at the recent Aviation Industry Awards 2019. This is a clear indication that Shannon is an important European aviation base with many world-leading MRO and global support companies located here, engaging in most aspects of the aerospace…

A3 Projects ‘Street Event’ New Element of Mid-West Lean Network Annual Conference

A3 Projects ‘Street Event’ New Element of Mid-West Lean Network Annual Conference

Applications Now Open…Time to enter A key element of the Mid-West Lean Network’s annual conference in the University of Limerick is the inclusion of a Lean-related award. This year’s award, which is once again sponsored by LBS Partners, will go to the best A3 project ‘storyboard’ entered as part of a new ‘Street Event’ element…

Local Aviation company wins People Development Award

Local Aviation company wins People Development Award

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group people development strategy acknowledged by Aviation Industry Awards win   Shannon based aviation solutions provider Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating a very successful night at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards recently after winning the People Development Award on the night. Employing over 250 people at their two Shannon Free Zone…