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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; Air Excellence www.airexcell.com; Lufthansa Technik www.lufthansa-technik.com; Shannon Aerospace www.shannonaerospace.com; Volga-Dnepr Airlines www.vda.ru; Westair Aviation www.westair.ie; Magellan Air www.magellanair.com; Magellan Aviation Services www.magellangroup.net; Hamilton Sundstrand www.samw.ie; Engine Lease Finance Corporation www.elfc.com - a division of BTM Capital Corporation; Omega Aviation Services www.omegaaviation.com
Read more about the aerospace sector at Shannon - Aerospace Factsheet (199 kB)