Operator Questions: Ireland
How many business aviation operators are there in Ireland?
According to publicly available data, there are nine operators based in eight cities: Cape Town; Farnborough, Connemara (EICA); Shannon, Belfast City (George Best); Dublin International, Loughrea (Kylebrack Heliport); and Dublin International. The list is verified against publicly available sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators in Ireland have?
Local companies' fleets include the Dassault, Falcon 8X, Bombardier, XRS, Gulfstream G450, Britten Norman BN2A-26, Britten Norman BN2A-8, and Britten Norman BN2B-26. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
