National Aviation Policy For Ireland Launched

More than two decades have passed since the Irish Government set out a formal statement for the aviation industry in Ireland, so the recent publication of a new National Aviation Policy for Ireland (the "Policy") was widely welcomed from industry experts, many of whom believe there has been a lack of clarity in recent years.  Development of the Policy began in December 2012 with the final paper including extensive input from various stakeholders and associated industries. It is a significant milestone for the aviation industry as it is the first time that the Irish Government has provided a policy framework within which the aviation sector can continue to grow and develop.

In recent years the aviation sector growth in Ireland has outstripped almost every other industry and today almost 4,000 of the world's commercial aircraft are owned by Irish entities with many more being leased from or through Ireland and almost all major aircraft operating lessors have a presence