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'Events' with unruly air passengers up 226% in 2024 - IAA

The number of incidents involving difficult and unruly passengers on commercial flights operated by airlines certified by the Irish Aviation Authority more than trebled last year to over 1,400.

Business • 27 Aug

IAA obtained €1.197m compensation for passengers in 2024

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) last year obtained €1.197m in compensation for airline passengers in respect of 1,726 complaints upheld against airlines.

Business • 30 May

Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell said he would provide his ruling on Monday afternoon

High Court to rule next week on Dublin Airport seat cap

The High Court will rule next week on an application from a number of airlines for a stay on a decision by the aviation regulator restricting the number of airline slots available at Dublin Airport next summer.

Business • 01 Nov 24

Emerald Airlines' CEO Keith Butler said it was not realistic that capacity would shift to Cork and Shannon airports

Emerald Airlines calls for 'leadership' on passenger cap

The CEO of Emerald Airlines has called for "real leadership" from Government to address the issues created by the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Business • 09 Oct 24

The step has been taken to ensure Dublin Airport remains within its 32m a year passenger cap.

IAA to cap summer seat numbers at Dublin Airport at 25.2m

The aviation regulator has confirmed it plans to limit airline seat capacity at Dublin Airport to 25.2m next summer, around 1m less than the same period this year.

Business • 07 Oct 24

Airlines for America has joined the legal action being taken against the Irish Aviation Authority.

Passenger cap a 'violation' of US-EU Open Skies Agreement

An organisation representing US airlines has claimed the decision by the Irish aviation regulator to restrict slots at Dublin Airport this winter due to the passenger cap is a violation of the US-EU Open Skies Agreement.

Business • 04 Oct 24

426 incidents relating to difficult and unruly passengers were reported to the IAA last year

Increase in number of unruly passengers on planes - IAA

The Irish Aviation Authority has reported a "statistically significant" increase in the number of incidents involving difficult and unruly passengers on flights operated by Irish air carriers last year.

Ireland • 13 Sep 24

Kenny Jacobs, the CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports operator daa

Profits at Dublin & Cork Airport operator daa soar by 80%

Dublin and Cork Airport operator, daa, recorded a profit after tax of €176m last year, up 80% on a year earlier, the company said as it published its annual results for 2023.

Business • 29 May 24

IAA said it handled a total of 4,969 complaints about airlines last year

Aviation watchdog secures €1m in refunds and compensation

Aviation sector watchdog, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), last year obtained €1m in refunds and compensation for disgruntled air passengers.

Business • 13 May 24

Last year, 31.9m passengers used the two terminals at the airport

Regulator caps seat capacity at Dublin Airport for winter

The aviation regulator has capped airline seat capacity in and out of Dublin airport for the forthcoming winter at 14.4m.

Business • 07 May 24

Security queue times in Dublin Airport fell below targets across the first five months of the year before improving significantly in the second half

IAA fines Dublin Airport €10m for not meeting key targets

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has fined Dublin Airport a total of €10.1m for not meeting targets around cleanliness, information on transport and security queue times last year.

Business • 08 Mar 24

Pre-tax profits at the IAA increased marginally from €11.37m to €11.96m for 2022.

More than half of staff at the IAA earn over €100,000

More than half the 727 staff employed at the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) last year received pay in excess of €100,000.

Business • 05 May 23

The IAA has said that drone use has increased significantly in recent years (file image)

Potential drone users urged to obey the law

With many people likely to receive drones as Christmas presents, the Irish Aviation Authority is warning operators that they must obey the laws that regulate the use of the devices.

Ireland • 07 Dec 22

The IAA reported that a total of 1,379 bird strikes were recorded between 2020 and 2021

IAA says aircraft bird strikes a growing safety concern

Bird strikes have emerged as a growing problem for aircraft operating in Ireland with almost 1,400 incidents reported in the past two years.

Ireland • 20 Jun 22

The IAA enjoyed an operating profit of €7 million

Irish Aviation Authority returned to profit last year

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) last year returned to profit as it benefited from the easing of international air travel restrictions.

Business • 30 May 22

Conor McCarthy CEO of Emerald Airlines and Aviation Regulator of the IAA Mr Diarmuid O Conghaile

Emerald Airlines granted an Air Operator Certificate

Emerald Airlines, the new start-up carrier set to run regional services on behalf of Aer Lingus, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Business • 06 Sep 21

The IAA employs 700 people across six sites around Ireland

IAA aims to be fully carbon neutral by 2025

The Irish Aviation Authority plans to become the first commercial State body to be 100% sustainable and fully carbon neutral by 2025.

Regional • 06 Sep 21

Manna Aero was the first company to apply for a LUC after their recent trials of drone delivery services in rural Ireland

Manna Aero gets operator certificate from IAA

The Irish Aviation Authority has today issued its first "light UAS operator certificate" (LUC) to Irish drone delivery operator Manna Aero.

Business • 21 May 21

Diarmuid Ó Conghaile said the agreement marks the start of important relationship for Ireland and Kazakhstan

Aviation regulator in new deal with Kazakhstan

Ireland's Aviation Regulator has agreed a deal with the Kazakh government to provide aviation regulatory services to central Asia's biggest country.

Business • 19 May 21

AerAdvise was set up in 2018 by industry veteran, Pat Toner

AerAdvise gets authorisation to manage airworthiness

Dublin based AerAdvise has secured authorisation from the Irish Aviation Authority to provide airworthiness management services for aircraft operators and owners.

Business • 22 Mar 21

IAA said its air traffic control division managed less than 500,000 flights in 2020, down 58% over the previous year

2020 air traffic falls to levels last seen in 1980s

The Irish Aviation Authority said today that 2020 saw the lowest level of flights in Irish airspace since the late 1980s.

Business • 15 Jan 21

Rose Hynes, Chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority and former Chairperson of the Shannon Group.

Rose Hynes appointed interim Chair of the IAA board

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has today welcomed the appointment of Rose Hynes as Chairperson of the board of the IAA, on an interim basis.

Business • 12 Jan 21

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is set to implement new European safety regulations for the use of drones from January 2021.

Know the drone safety rules before you fly - IAA

If Santa is bringing a drone to your house this Christmas, make sure you know the rules to fly it safely.

Business • 17 Dec 20

The Irish Aviation Authority's CEO Peter Kearney

IAA CEO Kearney appointed new COOPANS chairman

Peter Kearney, the chief executive of the Irish Aviation Authority, has become the new Chairperson of the COOPANS Alliance Board.

Business • 03 Nov 20

Air traffic rose in July compared to June, but remains well down on the figures seen this time last year

Air traffic figures stay low but July sees monthly rise

Air traffic levels rose considerably on a monthly basis in July, according to the Irish Aviation Authority, however they remain well down year-on-year as air travel remains limited in the context of Covid-19.

Business • 11 Aug 20