The Shannon Airport Group Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Annual Report and Accounts | 2024

Hosting Business, Community and Educational Events 2016

In 2019, Shannon Airport celebrated the completion of an €18 million, 92,000 sq ft wide-body aircraft painting hangar, capable of housing some of the world’s largest aircraft. This project, the largest single project undertaken in The Shannon Airport Group’s history, created over 150 jobs during its 14-month construction and was Ireland’s first new aircraft hangar in nearly 20 years. The hangar is now leased to IAC – International Aerospace Coating. Pictured (L- R): Ray O’Driscoll, Deirdre Whitney, Mary Considine (CEO), Rose Hynes (former Chairman), Gerry Dillon, and Grainne McInerney. Developing Ireland’s First New Aircraft Hangar in 20 years 2019

As part of its community focus over the decade, the Group has hosted numerous business, community and educational events at Shannon Airport. Among these was the Irish Technology Leadership Group (ITLG) event, which brought together hundreds of students from across Ireland for business mentoring. More recently, the airport has hosted the Explore Engineering event. This annual event unites students, educators, and industry professionals to celebrate innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in engineering. Explore Engineering is an industry-led initiative supported by education and training providers, dedicated to enhancing engineering talent in Ireland’s Mid-West Region.

Celebrating 70 Years of Transatlantic Flights 2015

2018

During the 2018 fodder crisis, Shannon Airport stepped in to assist local farmers facing severe challenges due to prolonged bad weather. The airport provided access to its 400 acres for farmers to cut silage, helping to alleviate the crisis. This act of community support mirrored a similar intervention by the airport in 2013. Commitment to Community

In 2015, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight, Shannon Airport delivered an amazing air display. Over 40,000 people came out to experience the fantastic show and activities on the grounds of the airport. The six-hour event included visual treats from some of Ireland and Europe’s leading aerobatics performers, parachutists and stunt fliers. Pictured are Ravens in action over the crowd at Shannon Airport.

Dedicated to Exceptional Customer Care 2017

Ireland’s First-Ever Night Run and Duty Free Relaunch 2014

Shannon Airport’s brand promise is “making it easy,” reflecting its commitment to exceptional customer care. In 2017, the airport became the first in Europe to install a sensory room for passengers with sensory needs. By 2022, Shannon Airport was recognised by the World Health Organisation as one of the world’s first Age Friendly Airports, alongside Ireland West Airport. In October 2024, Shannon Airport introduced the Hidden Disabilities

On July 4th, 2014, Shannon Airport, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, made history by hosting Ireland’s first- ever night run on an airport runway. Over 1,000 runners participated in the 5km event along one of Europe’s longest runways, supporting the Samaritans. Over the past decade, the Group has raised over half a million euros for various charities. Shannon Airport is synonymous with many world firsts, most notably being the world’s first Duty Free in 1947. In 2014, Shannon Duty Free went back to its roots and organised a 1940s-inspired event at the airport to launch a rebrand of the duty free. This pioneering initiative invented in Shannon has since spawned a global multi-billion dollar industry.

Sunflower programme, supporting over half a million people in Ireland with non-visible disabilities. These initiatives demonstrate the airport’s dedication to making every passenger’s journey as hassle-free and comfortable as possible.