Dublin Aerospace CEO William Flaherty talks about where the Irish MRO provider is looking to grow capabilities and its plans to further add to its workforce.
Irish maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace delivered a €2.6 million ($3.2 million) operating profit during the financial year ended 30 September 2020, down from €5.7 million in previous year, and intends to continue investment in new facilities despite the pandemic.
SHANNON-based aerospace group Atlantic Aviation Group has acquired a former Flybe maintenance operation at Brize Norton in England.
The UK business employs 112 people and in 2014 secured a contract to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the RAF’s fleet of Airbus A400M transport aircraft. There are more than 20 in the RAF fleet.
Atlantic Aviation Group chief executive Shane O’Neill said the acquisition will further enhance the company’s capability to service clients in the UK and Europe.
Atlantic Aviation’s clients already include Ryanair, DHL, ASL Airlines, TUI Group and Jet2. It also provides services to the world’s leading aircraft lessors, including Gecas, AerCap, Avolon and SMBC.