BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/Dublin X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-1235@shannonchamber.ie DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250211T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250211T143000 DTSTAMP:20250221T112453Z URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/a-fireside-chat-with-aviation-vet eran-and-entrepreneur-conor-mccarthy-executive-chairman-at-emerald-airline s-dublin-aerospace/ SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with Aviation Veteran and Entrepreneur\, Conor McCa rthy\, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines &\; Dublin Aerospace DESCRIPTION:Once an aviator always an aviator!\nAviation can best be descri bed as an industry that thrives on constant movement and change offering a fast-paced\, dynamic work environment. Those who join the sector rarely l eave but find new niches in which to enhance their talents.\nSuch was the trajectory of Conor McCarthy’s career. His entrée into aviation was via an apprenticeship with Aer Lingus\, but a sheer determination to scale ne w heights and explore new horizons has positioned him as a major player in this dynamic sector.\n\nBest described as an airline industry veteran wit h an entrepreneurial flair\, the Conor McCarthy stamp can be found in airl ines worldwide\, in MRO and in aviation consultancy.\n\nHe has had an exem plar career to date and is taking time out to share his story with Shannon Chamber members and guests in a lively and inspiring fireside chat with a n equally energetic aviation enthusiast\, John Ludden\, General Counsel\, High Ridge Aviation.\n\nIf you work in or are interested in aviation and b usiness\, or if you are searching for a new career opportunity\, then this event is for you. \;\nTo quote Charles Lindbergh:\n“The airplane is the closest thing to real magic that we have.”\nWe look forward to hear ing how Conor's magic wand has touched so many aspects of aviation and his views on the sector in general\n \;\n\n\n\nAbout Conor McCarthy\nExec utive Chairman at Emerald Airlines &\; Dublin Aerospace\n\nConor McCart hy\, an airline industry veteran with over 46 years of experience\, is a s erial entrepreneur and has helped found several airlines and aerospace com panies worldwide.\n\nBased primarily in Dublin\, Ireland\, Conor is the Fo under and Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines\, Ireland’s newest regi onal airline\, and the exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional netwo rk.\n\nFounder of PlaneConsult\, an aviation consultancy company. Over the past 19 years PlaneConsult has worked in many airlines including easyJet\ , Aer Lingus\, AirAsia\, Qantas\, Jetstar\, Air Deccan\, Pegasus\, Alaska Airlines\, Copa\, Thai AirAsia\, AirAsia X\, MAS\, flyNAS\, Saudia and viv aAerobus.\n\nConor is a Co-founder\, shareholder\, and former director of AirAsia and its affiliates in Thailand\, Indonesia\, the Philippines\, Jap an\, and India.\n\nAfter graduating from Trinity College\, Conor quickly r ose to the level of EVP and was appointed Chief Executive of Aer Lingus Co mmuter at the age of 28.\n\nConor was the Director of Group Operations &am p\; Safety for Ryanair from 1996-2000. During this time the airline triple d in size and Conor was responsible for the famous Ryanair 25-minute turna round\, new Base rollout\, and successful delivery and introduction of the first Ryanair Boeing 737-800s.\n\nIn 2009 Conor established Dublin Aerosp ace\, parent company to Dublin Aerospace and Exeter Aerospace. Dublin Aero space is now one of the world’s leading providers of Aerospace MRO servi ces with capabilities in APU Repair &\; Overhaul\, Base Maintenance\, C omponent Repair and Landing Gear Overhaul. Dublin Aerospace has recently d eveloped a state-of-the-art Landing Gear facility in Ashbourne\, Ireland a nd started up Exeter Aerospace in the UK.\n\nIn conversation with John Lud den \;\n\nJohn is a founding partner and General Counsel of High Ridge Aviation\, where he leads a global legal team. High Ridge Aviation — al ong with its subsidiary LR AirFinance — brings competitive financing and liquidity solutions to commercial aviation clients around the globe. He h as extensive expertise as a senior aviation lawyer and previously served a s General Counsel at GECAS\, GE’s former aviation finance business and t he owner of the world’s largest fleet of commercial aircraft. In additio n to mentoring and supporting the development of younger talent\, John has endeavoured to advance the industry from within. He has been a champion o f the Aviation Working Group’s (AWG) pioneering efforts\, including the advancement of the Cape Town Convention and driving continued improvements in the trading of aircraft.\n\nRegistration &\; Networking: 12:15pm- 1 2:55pm\nPrice: Members €90.80/ Non-Members €102.15 (incl. VAT per tick et)\nIndividual places can be booked via website\nTables of 8 or 10 can be reserved via website or via email to Lijana at \;lkizaite@shannoncham ber.ie\nBooking: \;Please book online to secure your place. For more i nformation or bulk bookings\, email Lijana at \;lkizaite@shannonchambe r.ie \;\n\n\n\nIf your online booking is unsuccessful\, please try bel ow actions:\n\n Clear your browsing data on your current browser and try to place your booking again or\n Try to use different browser like Micros oft Edge\, Chrome\, FireFox\, etc.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/wp-content/uploads /2025/02/EVENT-Template-website-cover-200-x-112-px-16.png CATEGORIES:Events,Lunch/Seminars,Training LOCATION:Dromoland Castle Hotel\, Dromoland\, Newmarket-on-Fergus\, Clare\, Ireland GEO:52.7827998;-8.90384819999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dromoland\, Newmarket-on-Fe rgus\, Clare\, Ireland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dromoland Castle Hotel:g eo:52.7827998,-8.90384819999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR