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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

Business • 15 Jan

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

Rose Hynes appointed interim Chair of the IAA board

Business • 12 Jan

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

Business • 17 Dec 20

The Irish Aviation Authority's CEO Peter Kearney

IAA CEO Kearney appointed new COOPANS chairman

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

Business • 11 Aug 20

The IAA had planned to place 116 operational staff on special leave, but talks with unions led to a different arrangement

IAA staff to deliver €2m in cost savings following deal

Business • 22 Jun 20

The IAA's figures show that Dublin airport recorded 2,067 flights in April, an 89.8%% decrease on the same time last year

Irish Aviation Authority sees 85% drop in flights

Business • 14 May 20

Safety is compromised by unruly passengers on 1,000 flights in Europe annually

Move to tackle disruptive airline passenger behaviour

Ireland • 02 Oct 19

Ireland's air traffic grew by over 1.4% last year, and the IAA oversaw more than 1.15 million flights

State to get €19.5m from Irish Aviation Authority

Business • 26 Apr 19

There was disruption to flights to and from Shannon and Cork on Tuesday evening

Irregular software occurrence caused ATC failure - IAA

Munster • 04 Oct 18

Flights resumed 'as scheduled' today at Cork and Shannon airports

Software issue likely cause of technical failure - IAA

Ireland • 03 Oct 18

The study was tasked with examining any gaps in the oversight of search and rescue operations

Confusion among agencies over air search and rescue

Ireland • 24 Aug 18

The IAA is responsible for the provision of air traffic management in Irish controlled airspace, which covers 451,000 square km

IAA's operating profit flies 18.3% higher in 2016

Business • 21 Apr 17

It was the first time anywhere in the world that such a trial has been done

Remote tower technology trialled at airports

News • 02 Feb 17

Drones may not be flown farther than 300m from the person operating them

IAA warns drone rules must be obeyed

News • 24 Nov 16

Samsung announced the recall of 2.5 million Note 7s in early September following numerous reports of the phones catching fire

IAA issues advice on Samsung Galaxy Note 7

News • 12 Oct 16

The remote tower technology has the potential to save aviation authorities and airlines money, the IAA says

Remote control tower technology tested

Technology • 30 Jun 16

It is estimated that up to 5,000 drones are in use in Ireland

Drone register let users see all names on database

News • 06 Apr 16

Recreational drone users cannot use the technology in public parks, at sporting events or public beaches

Drones in Ireland: The do's and don'ts for hobbyists

Special Reports • 28 Feb 15

There were 158 laser attacks on pilots last year

Concern over laser attacks on pilots

News • 14 Jul 14

The Cessna 206 could offer a Galway-Dublin seaplane service

Sea plane service proposed for Galway Harbour

News • 05 Sep 13

The Irish Aviation Authority manages Irish airspace and regulates security and safety standards

Irish Aviation Authority made €22.9m in 2012

Business • 02 May 13

Ryanair advised to review fuel policy

News • 21 Sep 12

IAA meets with Examiner appointed to Pilot college

Business • 20 Jul 12

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