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Overall, there are over 160 companies involved in the aerospace industry in Ireland. The industry employs approximately 5,500 employees of which 4,000 are employed in MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), 900 in manufacturing, 500 in services and 100 in space activities. The industry encompasses MRO in all its facets, including airframe maintenance, specialist restorations of critical parts of aircraft engines and components, manufacturing and services ranging from seat fabrics and mobile access towers.
Ireland’s MRO and supporting service industry has many competitive advantages for aviation. These include an established industry base and infrastructure, the international language of aviation, a track record of success, an attractive corporate tax regime, and the overall expertise that has built up over many decades.
The aerospace industry in Ireland is largely MRO based with the largest centre being Shannon. In addition to MRO activity, Shannon is also home to a number of firms in aircraft and aircraft engine financing.
Aviation related companies at Shannon Free Zone include:
Air Atlanta www.airatlanta.ie;
Engine Lease Finance Corporation www.elfc.com - a division of BTM Capital Corporation;
Hamilton Sundstrand www.samw.ie;
Lufthansa Technik www.lufthansa-technik.com;
Magellan Air www.magellanair.com;
Magellan Aviation Services www.magellangroup.net;
Omega Aviation Services www.omegaaviation.com
Shannon Aerospace www.shannonaerospace.com;
Volga-Dnepr Airlines www.vda.ru;
Westair Aviation www.westair.ie;
Read more about the aerospace sector at Shannon - Aviation Brochure 2009
Located at Shannon International Airport, the Shannon Aerospace hangar is a purpose built facility and was developed from a green field site in 1990. The Total Production space of 35,640 square metres comprises of hangar space (14,702m2), workshops/stores (17,285m2) and offices (3,653m2). |
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The Lufthansa Technik Group is the world market leader in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft, aircraft components and engines. Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) specialises in the repair of components for both high and low-pressure turbines for CFMI and GE engines. |
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Air Atlanta based at Shannon Airport, Co Clare, Ireland, Air Atlanta Aero Engineering (AAAE) has been dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance for over 40 years. The company is one of Europe’s leading aircraft maintenance organizations. |
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Magellan Air Limited provides a complete Aircraft Asset Management service for a wide variety of clients and aircraft. The Company was established in 1998 by the US based Magellan Group and expanded its business base in 2000 when the French based TAT Group (one of Europe’s leading aircraft MRO businesses) acquired a 50% interest in the Company. |
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Hamilton Sundstrand is a global corporation with various business units that design, manufacture and support aerospace and industrial products for worldwide markets. The company employs 16,000 worldwide and has annual sales of about $3.6 billion. |
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