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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

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

Staff at the Irish Aviation Authority are to deliver €2m in savings to the authority over the next four months as the agency deals with a "collapse" in its revenues due to Covid-19.

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

The Irish Aviation Authority has reported a 85% fall in the number of flights handled in April compared to the same time last year as Covid-19 grounded most airline fleets around the world.

Business • 14 May 20

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

Move to tackle disruptive airline passenger behaviour

Thirteen organisations operating within the Irish aviation sector have signed a joint declaration, committing to tackling disruptive passenger behaviour on flights.

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

The State will reap a dividend of €19.5 million from the Irish Aviation Authority, following its busiest year.

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

The Irish Aviation Authority has said that an irregular software occurrence caused a failure of the primary Air Traffic Control system at its facility in Co Clare on Tuesday evening.

Munster • 04 Oct 18

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

Software issue likely cause of technical failure - IAA

The Irish Aviation Authority has said that last night's technical failure that led to the temporary closure of Irish airspace was most likely caused by a software issue and an investigation is continuing.

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

A review of search and rescue aviation operations in Ireland has identified several sources of confusion among the agencies overseeing the system.

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

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has reported a more than 18% rise in operating profits for last year and also said it would increase its dividend payment to the State.

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

Aircraft movements at multiple airports across Ireland could in future be controlled remotely by a single air traffic controller in a control tower at another airport, following the successful trial of remote tower technology.

News • 02 Feb 17

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

IAA warns drone rules must be obeyed

Ahead of an expected surge in Christmas shopping in the coming days, the Irish Aviation Authority has reminded people buying drones that they must be registered.

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

The Irish Aviation Authority has "strongly" advised passengers who own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to turn the device off and refrain from charging the phone on board aircraft.

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

Aviation authorities in Ireland have been trialling technology which enables air traffic controllers at a central control room in Dublin to remotely provide services to aircraft landing and taking off at Cork and Shannon airports.

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

The Irish Aviation Authority has said that it inadvertently allowed registered drone owners to access the names and contact details of all other registered users.

News • 06 Apr 16