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fOrewOrdEnterprise Ireland, The Industrial Development Authority, Shannon Development and the Federation of Aerospace Enterprises in Ireland are pleased to publish the latest edition of Irelands Aerospace Industry Directory.

Irelands aviation industry today compromises over 230 companies employing a highly skilled workforce. Aerospace in Ireland combines commercial airlines, air traffic and fleet management, manufacturing, international services and back office activities. It also embraces aircraft maintenance and overhaul centres specialising in airframes, aero engines, APUs landing gear, inventory and cabin interiors. Other dominant sectors include leasing and financial services, airports, research and development. Key competencies include testing, design, electronics, avionics, manufacture and supply of equipment and components as well as the provision of a wide range of consultancy, training, software development and validation, human resource and maintenance services.

Ireland meets the needs of airlines, manufacturers and other aviation corporations and investors seeking facilities and services for European and world markets. Ireland offers considerable advantages a strategic location, a professional and technically sophisticated English speaking workforce and a first class sub supply network. Continuous research and development is supported by Irish government and European Union programmes.

Our organisations combine to provide a forum through which international aerospace companies can access their Irish counterparts either to source products or form profitable alliances. The skills, technologies and material capabilities within Irish companies enable them to provide world class aerospace products and to service the worlds aerospace markets at competitive prices.

This expertise ensures that Ireland is identified as a truly global centre of aviation expertise.

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enterprise ireland Enterprise Ireland is the Irish governments lead agency responsible for the development and growth of the indigenous business sector. The core mission of Enterprise Ireland is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets with increased national and regional prosperity.

Leadership, innovation and growth are the fundamental themes underpinning Enterprise Irelands strategy. It is driven by the overarching principle that growth in global markets through the internationalisation of Irish companies is the key to wealth and employment creation in Ireland. The organisation collaborates with its clients (3,500) in key areas of activity through an extensive network of Irish and international offices, such as:

Achievingexportsales Investinginresearchandinnovation Competingthroughproductivity Startupandscaling Drivingregionalenterprise

The strategy continues to underpin and grow a strong, sustainable and world-class indigenous business sector.

For further information please contact www.enterprise-ireland.com

Michael TreacySenior Market Adviser, Aerospace Unit Enterprise IrelandThe Plaza, East Point Business Park,Dublin 3, IrelandTel: +353 1 727 2000 +353 1 727 2740 (direct)Email: [email protected]

http:www.enterprise-ireland.com

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shannOn develOpment 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Shannon Development, Irelands only dedicated regional development company, which was originally set up by government to promote Shannon International Airport. The company pioneered several industrial and tourism innovations, such as the Shannon Free Zone, the worlds first duty free zone. Shannon Development also helped established Europes first US Customs pre-clearance service facility, now located at Shannon Airport.

Today, the Shannon Free Zone is a critically important regional economic hub. It is home to over 100 international companies, employing over c.7,000 workers, and generates over 3.5 billion in export sales annually across a range of internationally traded services and high-end manufacturing sectors. With some of the leading names in world aviation based in Shannon, such as GECAS, Shannon Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik, Hamilton Sunstrand and others, aviation is one of the strongest activity clusters in the Shannon Free Zone. With over 30 companies engaged in various aspects of the aviation industry, Shannon can justly claim to be Irelands premier aviation investment location. Existing companies provide a critical mass of aviation activities and services in one location, generating spin-off opportunities including training and research, and a strong local talent pool of aeronautical skills and expertise. Shannon Development strongly promotes the aviation cluster at Shannon, and is a key investment partner for existing company expansion and new projects locating here. With over 50 years experience, we continue to work with existing client companies and look forward to working with new companies who wish to locate in the Shannon aviation cluster.

For further information please visit www.shannonireland.com or www.shannondevelopment.ie

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ida IDA Ireland is the Irish Government agency with responsibility for securing new investment from overseas companies. IDA also helps existing investors to expand and develop their businesses in Ireland. Over 1,000 companies have chosen Ireland for their European/EMEA base and are involved in a wide range of activities in sectors as diverse as aerospace, engineering, ICT, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, financial and international services. Clients include Honeywell Aerospace, Intel, Procter & Gamble, Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Google, HSBC, Pfizer etc. The Irish Development Authority attracts overseas and inward investment through:

FocusingonbusinesssectorsthatarecloselymatchedwiththeemergingneedsoftheIrisheconomyand that can operate competitively in global markets from an Irish base.

Compilingstatisticsandfactsforresearchanddevelopmentinindustry,theeconomyandforeigndirectinvestment in Ireland.

Establishinglinksbetweeninternationalbusinessesandthirdleveleducation,academicandresearchcentres to ensure the necessary skills and research and development capabilities are in place.

PursuingIrelandspolicyofbecomingaknowledge-basedeconomybybuildingworld-leadingclustersofknowledge-based activities.

InfluencingthecompetitiveneedsofIrelandseconomyregardingdevelopmentofinfrastructureandbusiness support services, telecoms, education, regulatory issues including EU policy.

For further information please contact www.ida.ie

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the federatiOn Of aerOspace enterprises in irelandThe Voice of the Irish Aerospace Industry

The aerospace industry is one of Irelands most valuable and technically advanced industries. Today, Ireland is recognised as a leading location for aviation, MRO, technology, engineering and aviation finance.

The FAEI is the national representative organisation for the aerospace industry in Ireland. For fifteen years, the FAEI has been supporting and representing the industry. The primary role of the Federation is to ensure that the importance of the industry is recognised by policy makers and that national policies take into account the needs of the industry.

The Federation has forged links across industry in Europe and the US. The FAEI is in ongoing contact with the Irish Government, The European Commission, and various national and international agencies. It is by forging links between companies, and between the industry and policy makers, that the FAEI plays a vital role in aligning interests and fostering dialogue.

The FAEI is a business sector within the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. It is also a member of ASD - AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe based in Brussels.

For further information please contact www.ibec.ie/faei

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Established in 1997, Aero Engines Irelands key activity is the overhaul and repair of the Pratt & Whitney JT3D Engine.

Key Customers Omega Air

Quality CertificationEASA & FAA Approved

Languages SpokenEnglish

Address Collinstown Cross, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Telephone Number +353 1 836 8684

Main Email Address [email protected]

Main Company ContactJohn MurphyAdministration & Quality [email protected]

aero engines ireland ltd

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Established in 1999 to provide specialised services and components for the commercial aircraft industry. AeroAid can provide seats, which have been fully overhauled to Zero Time condition, which have had new plastic trim, new cushion foams, new covers and if required have the I.F.E. provisions fully overhauled and bench tested.

AeroAid provides different levels of overhaul services to customers seats, which includes an On the Line, Service.

The company carries an inventory of spares in stock for Recaro, Weber, B/E Aerospace, F.E.E.L., Flying Service, Sicma, Burns, Contour, Airline Interiors, Koito and AVIO. The company has obtained EASA Part - 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval, to operate as an Aeronautical Repair Station.

Key Customers Aircraft owners and operators

Quality CertificationISO, EASA & FAA

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish, Russian, Polish and Lithuanian

Address Castletown, Garlow Cross, Tara, Co. Meath, Ireland


Main Email Address [email protected] [email protected]

Company Website www.aeroaid.com www.ata25.com

Main Company ContactDerek ByrneTurnkey interior [email protected]

aeroaid ltd

http://www.aeroaid.com

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Established in 1995, AIAP provide sales, leasing, repair management and parts support for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) as used on most commercial jet aircraft.

Key Customers Major airlines and MROs

Quality CertificationISO 9001-200


Address Linn Comm House, Stephenstown Business Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.apu.ie

Main Company ContactMike [email protected]

aerospace industries auxiliary power ltd

http://www.apu.ie

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AAAE is an FAA and EASA Part 145 Approved Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Company offering comprehensive maintenance and engineering services to international operators of B727, B737, B757 and B767 aircraft types from our modern facilities at Shannon International Airport in the South West of Ireland.Facilities include: 65,000 Square foot hangar with capacity for wide and narrowbody aircraft, Structures Bay, Machine Shop, Composite Shop, Battery Shop, Interior Shop, Avionics Shop and Paint Shop.

Since 1962 Air Atlanta Aero Engineering has built an outstanding reputation for high quality aircraft maintenance services to many and varied airlines.

Clients include VIP operators, Scheduled/ Chartered operators and Freighters based in Europe, Middle East, Russia and USA. Long term customers to include; Star Air, Thomson Airways (Thomsonfly), Hapag Lloyd and several VIP operators.

Key Customers Star Air, TUI Group, Air Berlin, Air Europa

Quality CertificationEASA 145 & FAA REPAIR STATIOn


Address Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.airatlanta.ie

Main Company ContactAdrian FoleySales & Marketing [email protected]

air atlanta aero engineering ltd

http://www.airatlanta.ie

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dublin aerospace ltd

Based at Dublin Airport, Dublin Aerospace Ltd acquired significant assets from the former SR Technics organisation.

Building on over 70 years of Aircraft and Component Maintenance at Dublin Airport, Dublin Aerospace provides efficient repair and overhaul services, Base Maintenance, Landing Gear Overhaul and APU Heavy Maintenance.

Products and Services include: Boeing Landing Gear (nG and Classic)Honeywell Family of APU (131, 331, 85 series) Aircraft Overhaul (A320 and B737nG) Technical Training Services.

Technical Capabilities include: Full approval on listed product types. Experienced and Qualified staff.

Key Customers Dublin Aerospace serves aircraft operators and associated aviation companies worldwide including Ireland, UK, Europe and north Africa markets.

Quality CertificationIAA approvalISO9003

Additional InformationLes LaceyMarketing [email protected]

Address Hanger 5 MD 109, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.dublinaerospace.com

Main Company ContactMr Conor McCarthyManaging [email protected]

http://www.dublinaerospace.com

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HS-Shannon was founded as Shannon Aircraft Motor Works in 1988, moved to this new facility in 1997, and was taken over by Hamilton Sundstrand in 1998. This facility is the first of its kind to be specifically built to handle rewind of electrical aerospace components. HS-Shannon serves both commercial and military aerospace customers. The specialized business of rewind and repair requires a close working relationship between HS-Shannon, the customer and the certifying authorities. As the only specialist rewind facility within Hamilton Sundstrand the Shannon facility now has a worldwide customer base, with which they have forged strong links through responsiveness and customer service.

Key Customers HS Shannon has 100 active customers including major airlines such as Lufthansa, KLM, BA, AA, Iberia, Qantas, AnA, JAL, Turkish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Hamilton Sundstrand electrical overhaul shops.

Quality CertificationHS-Shannon is a fully certified aerospace rewind and repair facility. The company holds certification from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Maintenance approval.


Address World Aviation Park, Shannon Free Zone East,Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.hsshannon.com

Main Company ContactGerard HurleyPlant [email protected]

hamilton sundstrand shannon

http://www.hsshannon.com

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Jet Technology Centre (JTC) Ltd is an independent Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) provider which has over 25,000 sq. ft. of state of the art workshops located close to Dublin Airport, Ireland. Established in 1995 JTC effectively provide a competitive range of products and services in terms of price, quality and turn-time. It contributes to the lowest total cost per flying hour concept for a global customer base including Airlines (Passenger, Cargo, Military), Leasing Companies, Engine Overhaul Facilities, Airframe Overhaul Facilities, Brokers and Parts Traders. Airlines and MRO facilities will find a clear competitive advantage at JTC as a specialist provider of repair and overhaul services for components and accessories installed on both airframes and engines.

JTC holds EASA, FAA, CAAC, TCCA and ISO9000-2001 Approvals. JTC has the latest state of art testing, tooling and repair equipment. Systems supported include Fuel, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Mechanical, Airframe Structural/Flight Controls, Safety, Wheels and Brakes along with composite repairs. JTC also specializes in Flight Hour Support Agreements covering all installed components for a wide range of Commercial and Military Boeing and Airbus types.

Key Customers Lufthansa Technik, MTU Aero Engines, Sabena Technics, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Finnair, TMW, Pratt & Whitney, Air France, China Airlines, Air new Zealand, jet2.com, Ryanair.

Quality CertificationEASA, FAA, TCCA, CAAC, ISO9001-2001/2008


Address Ridgewell House, Ballyboughal. Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.jtc.ie

Main Company ContactLes CroninSales & Marketing [email protected]

Jet technology centre (Jtc) ltd

JTC

http://www.jtc.ie

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Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland (formerly Airmotive Ireland) was set up by Aer Lingus in 1980 in Dublin, Ireland to maintain jet engines for its expanding third party customer base. In 1997 Airmotive Ireland was bought by the Lufthansa Technik Group and for the last 12 years has been an integral part of that Groups worldwide portfolio of aviation maintenance services.

Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland (LTAI) provides jet engine maintenance services to the worldwide aviation sector. Engines maintained include the CFM56-2, CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 range along with the JT9D-7A,F,J,Q, 59A and 70A models. In early 2009 the V2500 has been added to the engine repair portfolio. Other services provided include engine testing, failure analysis, field support, accessory and QEC repair.

Key Customers Deutsch e Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Olympic Airways, Tunis Air, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Pratt & Whitney, Evergreen.

Quality CertificationEASA approval IE.145.006, FAA approval MEDZ393G and a variety of national approvals are held by LTAI.

Languages SpokenEnglish, German, French, Spanish.

Additional informationISO14001 Environmental Management Accreditation held.

Address naas Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.ltai.ie

Main Company ContactPaul MorganCommercial [email protected]

lufthansa technik airmotive ireland ltd

http://www.itai.ie

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Lufthansa Technik Painting was established in 1999 as an aircraft painting facility based in Shannon Airport. The service is available for all aircraft up to B-767s.

The company also offers an aircraft interior refurbishment service: sidewall panels, seats, carpets and other interior items.

Key Customers SAS, Transavia, GECAS, Lufthansa Technik, Shannon Aerospace, low cost carriers and various leasing companies.

Quality CertificationVarious


Address Shannon Airport, Co. Clare, Ireland


Main Email Address [email protected] [email protected]

Company Website www.ltts.ie

Main Company ContactPeter Collins/Helen OConnorOperations manager/marketing & [email protected] [email protected]

lufthansa technik painting shannon ltd

http://www.itts.ie

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Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS), specialise in the repair of components for both high and low-pressure turbines for CFMI (CFM56 Series) and GE (CF6-80C2) engines. LTTS is a member of the EPAR (Engine Parts & Accessories Repair) network, a platform established within Lufthansa Technik to bring together the complete engine parts and accessories repair services of the group.

LTTS is licensed by General Electric and CFMI (Original Equipment Manufacturers of aircraft engines) to carry out repairs in accordance with their engine shop manuals, making the company unique as one of a small number of companies outside of the OEM Engine manufacturers who are licensed to carry out repairs. LTTS have also developed DER approved repairs to reduce the total cost of ownership.

LTTSs OEM repair capability includes:-CFM56-3 HPT Shroud, HPT Vane, LPT Vane and Combustion ChamberCFM56-5A HPT Shroud, LPT VaneCFM56-5B/7 HPT Shroud.CF6-80C2 HPT Shroud, HPT Vane, LPT Vane.

Serving a worldwide customer base since 1996, LTTSs success is built on meeting customer needs, in particular delivering product of the highest quality standard, in the shortest possible turn-time and at a competitive cost.

Key Customers Engine MRO shops worldwide

Quality CertificationISO14001, En9110FAA, EASA, TCCA, CAAC

Languages SpokenEnglish (Full support) French, Spanish, Portuguese (Partial Support)

Additional informationOnline catalogue (Price & TAT) for all EPAR products including LTTS can be found at :-epar.lufthansa-technik.com/catalog200X/index.php

Address World Aviation Park, Shannon Free Zone East,Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.ltts.ie

Main Company ContactBobby NixInternational Sales [email protected]

lufthansa technik turbine shannon ltd

http://www.itts.ie

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PAS is involved in the repair, refurbishment of Aero and industrial gas turbine hot path blades and vanes. PAS also applies a large amount of protective coatings such as LPPS, HVOF, APS, CVD, above and below the pack aluminizing and platinum plating. In June 2007 PAS purchased the SIFCO plant in Carrigtwohill, Cork and have maintained the existing customer base. The company experienced significant growth in the first two years. Machining of new turbine blade and vane casting is a significant part of the Cork plant portfolio. PAS Ireland is unique in that it can provide a complete solution for customers in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and parts of the US with FIC, wide gap braze, weld repair, machining and coatings. The facility is heavily involved in lean activities and continues to improve turn-time and reduce costs.

Key Customers Siemens, Rolls Royce, GE, Doncasters, Snecma, MAn Turbo, Rolls Wood Group, Woodgroup Engineering, Trans Canada Turbines, Pratt & Whitney, Ansaldo Thomassen, Hamilton Sundstrand.

Quality CertificationAS9100 Rev B, nADCAP EASA, IAA, FAA


Additional informationWhen PAS purchased the SIFCO plant the Aero certifications had been moved to another facility. PAS has set about reversing this position and in a very short space of time has become EASA and FAA approved. With these approvals PAS is now aggressively targeting the Aero business and have a number of programmes in development.

Address IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland


Company Website www.pas-technologies.com

Main Company ContactDenis McGrathManaging [email protected]

pas technologies ltd ireland

http://www.pas-technologies.com

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Established in 1990, PWAI is a Joint Venture between Pratt & Whitney and Singapore Airlines Engineering Company. It provides overhaul and repair services for jet engine cases. In addition to standard work, the company offers unique repairs developed in-house by a dedicated repair team.

Key Customers Airline Engine Shops, Independent Engine Shops, Spares Suppliers.

Quality CertificationFAA, EASA, CAAC, ISO 9001


Address naas Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.pratt-whitney.com

Main Company ContactPeter BarryGeneral [email protected]

pwa international ltd

http://www.pratt-whitney.com

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Founded in 1989, Shannon Aerospace specialises in base maintenance services for the Airbus A320 series, Boeing 737 Classic and new Generation aircraft, Boeing 757 and 767 and the MD-80 series. In addition, the company also handles ageing aircraft programs and structural repairs, modification and interior refurbishment services and painting.

A 100% subsidiary of leading MRO provider Lufthansa Technik AG, the Shannon Aerospace facility has five maintenance lines with corresponding workshops with paint bays. The core business of the Shannon facility is base maintenance on narrowbody aircraft.The company also performs an assortment of technical management services for the Banking and Aircraft Leasing sector. It also provides a line maintenance service at Shannon Airport and has an EASA 147 approved Training School at its facility.

Shannon Aerospace is one of Lufthansa Techniks leading innovators in applying lean principles to the base maintenance process and provides personnel expertise to support the establishment of additional base maintenance facilities within the network.

Key Customers Customers include: Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, SAS, Air Canada, BMI, Easyjet, Martinair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lotus Air and Philippine Airlines.

Quality CertificationShannon Aerospace Is FAA And EASA Approved

Languages SpokenEnglish, German

Address Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.shannonaerospace.com

Main Company ContactMartin KaiserManaging [email protected]

shannon aerospace ltd

http://www.shannonaerospace.com

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SR Technics Airfoil Services Ltd is a division of SR Technics Group. SR Technics Airfoil Services repairs turbine components for the aerospace market. In addition to standard work the company offers unique repairs developed in- house by a dedicated Repair Development team. It operates from its facility in Cork, Ireland.

Technical Capabilities include:Hot section turbine component repair, primarily nozzle guide vanes, blades and Honeycomb air seals. The repair processes include, welding (TIG and Laser), high temperature furnace brazing, high precision CnC machining (Laser drilling, EDM, Grinding, Milling, etc.), high temperature heat treatments, thermal barrier, oxidation/sulphidation resistant protective coatings and nDT (FPI, X-Ray etc.).

Markets Served Airline Engine Shops, OEM owned Engine Shops, Independent Engine Shops, Spares Suppliers as well as OEMs who require, repair development worldwide.

Key Customers Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, SR Technics Zurich, AMECO Beijing, Rolls-Royce, Snecma, Pratt & Whitney, China Airlines, American Airlines, AeroTurbine

Quality Certification EASAPart 145 IE.145.054 EASAPart 21 EASA.21J.287 FAADn5y811m CAACF35300222 TCCA897-11 ISO9001&AS9100

Additional informationMr. Stephen LangfordDirector Sales/Marketing & Customer SupportEmail: [email protected]

Mr. Pat HattieDirector QualityEmail: [email protected]

Address SR Technics Airfoil Services Ltd, Mahon Industrial Estate, Blackrock, Co. Cork, Ireland



Company Website www.srtechnics.com

Main Company ContactMr. Brendan HowleyChief Operations [email protected]

sr technics airfoil services ltd

http://www.srtechnics.com

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Aer Arann is Irelands premier regional airline operating commercial flights within Ireland to the UK and France.

The company evolved from its sister company Aer Arann Islands in the early 80s, officially launching as a commercial regional airline in 1994.

Aer Arann serves as a crucial air link from regional airports to major international hubs such as Dublin and London for example.

Aer Arann is partnered with one aircraft supplier, ATR, which enjoys an impeccable track record operating in over 70 countries worldwide and carries some 560 million passengers per year. Today Aer Arann operates approximately 500 flights per week over 30 routes.

As well as its renowned friendliness the airline offers a range of benefits designed to make air travel a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the business or leisure passenger. These include: free checked and carry-on baggage allowance free airport check-in exclusive fast track arrivals facility at Dublin

Airport free additional baggage allowance for

passengers travelling onwards to international destinations with other carriers

online check-in available on many routes for passengers carrying hand luggage only.

Key Customers As a regional airline, Aer Arann services business and leisure consumers particularly in regional areas of Ireland, the UK and France. Quality CertificationEASA and EU-OPS

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish

Address 1 northwood Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland



Company Website www.aerarann.com

Main Company ContactGina KellyMedia & Communications [email protected]

aer arann ltd

http://www.aerarann.com

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Aer Lingus is an international, regional and domestic scheduled airline both passenger and cargo.

Founded by the Irish government in 1936 it employs over 4,035 and operates a fleet of 45 aircraft servicing over 80 destinations worldwide.

Aer Lingus links Ireland with the United Kingdom and Continental Europe from its four Irish hubs and London Gatwick. Long haul routes are also operated with services from Dublin and Shannon to six destinations in the United States.

Key Customers UK, Europe and America

Quality CertificationIAA no JAR 145 IRL 034JAR-OPS no JAR-OPS 1 IRL 1/94

Address Head Office Block, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland

Telephone Number +353 818 365 022 +353 1 886 2690


Company Website www.aerlingus.com

Main Company ContactMr Christoph MuellerCEO

aer lingus

http://aerlingus.com

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CHC Ireland Ltd is a part of the worlds largest Helicopter Corporation.

CHC is a world leader in search and rescue (SAR), helicopter training, and repair and overhaul (R&O), operating the worlds only facility for the repair and overhaul of Super Pumas.

CHC provides helicopter support to the oil and gas industry, primarily providing service to offshore platforms operated by the worlds major oil and gas companies.

CHC operates 17 bases worldwide including UK, Ireland, norway and Denmark.

In Ireland CHC provides helicopter services for five locations, Shannon, Cork, Waterford, Dublin and Sligo. Services are provided to the Irish Coast Guard and oil and gas exploration and production companies operating in the Irish market.

Key Customers Customers include: BP, Total Fina Elf, Statoil, MobilExxon, Unocal, Chevron, norsk Hydro and others.

Quality CertificationISO 9001 & ISO 14001 ISMS, AOC APPROVED. EASA (JAA OPS3) 145, part M and sub part I approved organisation

Languages SpokenMultiple Languages

Additional information Internationalbasesofoperationinclude

Australia, Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, the Middle East, South Africa, Ecuador, Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Eastern Canada and many others.

CHCoperatesapproximately250aircraftin35 countries.

Address Unit 4 Block E, Shannon Business Park,Shannon Free Zone East, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.chc.ca or www.chcsar.com

Main Company ContactMr. Mark E. KellyBusiness Unit Account Manager CHC [email protected]

chc ireland ltd

http://www.chc.ca

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CityJet is an Irish airline which began operations between London City Airport and Dublin in January 1994 under a franchise licence with British airline, Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. Today the airline is based at Dublin airport as a 100% owned subsidiary of Air France and employs over 750 staff. As the Irish partner of Air France, CityJet operates a fleet of AVRO RJ85 series aircraft making CityJet a specialist in short runway regional operations. The current fleet stands at 24 aircraft.

CityJet carries over 1.8 million passengers on its 15 franchise routes between Paris CDG/Orly, Dublin, London City, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Zurich, Florence, Shannon, Dundee, nice, Geneva, Strasbourg and Eindhoven.

Quality CertificationIAA nO/JAA nO IRL 028/IRL 028JAR-OPS nO. JAR OPS 1 SUBPART MIAA TRTO IRL 003-01

Languages SpokenFrench, English and most European languages

Additional informationMr Tony ReganGM Flight [email protected]+353 1 844 5588

Mr Michael MaherGM [email protected]

Address Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Dublin, Ireland



Company Website http://www.cityjet.com/

Main Company ContactGeoffrey OByrne-WhiteChief Executive [email protected]

cityJet ltd

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http://www.cityjet.com

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gaelic helicopters ltd

Gaelic Helicopters are a licensed helicopter charter company Flying Bell 206b III Jetranger helicopters which can carry up to four passengers each. Gaelic Helicopters are one of the most experienced companies in Ireland in the highly specialised fields of aerial photography, aerial filming and survey. They also have the Red Hen GIS system that can combine GPS, video, photography, audio and digital mapping.

Key Customers Available on request

Quality CertificationIAA & EASA


Address Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland

Telephone Number +353 22 22040


Company Website www.gaelichelicopters.com

Main Company ContactGerard CreedonCommercial [email protected]

http://www.gaelichelicopters.com

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irish helicopters ltd

Irish Helicopters Ltd was established in 1968 as the largest onshore helicopter company in Ireland.

A member of the PLM Dollar group its main activities include; utilities, general charter including corporate and VIP passenger transport, load lifting, filming for movies and television, fire fighting, electricity line patrol, thermal imaging, scenic tours, construction and live fish transfers and engineering.

Engineering department offers private aircraft in the area of sales, surveys, consultation and maintenance.

IHL hold a wide range of different helicopters and are the only repair station within Ireland. IHL have more qualified engineers per aircraft than any other company within Ireland and the UK.

Key Customers Irish Helicopters hold a number of vital and strategically important contracts including services to the Commissioners of Irish Lights, navigational aids and lighthouses, passenger services on and off the islands for Udars na Gaeltachta and the Health Services Executive. In addition Irish Helicopters deliver services under an Inspection patrol contract with the Electricity Supply Board, Bord Gas ireann, Coillte. Other services include smolt transportation for fish farms, and services to the construction industry.

Quality CertificationIAA Approval, FAA Approved, Manufacture Approval For Bell Helicopters

Address Knocksedan Hangar, Knocksedan, Co. Dublin, Ireland


Main Email Address [email protected]@irish-helicopters.com

Company Website www.irish-helicopters.com

Main Company ContactDeirdre CoakleySales Directordcoakley@irish-helicopters

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Jetbird (Europe) Ltd. is a premier low-cost private jet operator. It offers private jet service at a fraction of the cost of current branded operators. Beginning operations in 2009, Jetbird will offer a premier branded pan-European air taxi service of scale and will operate a standard fleet of up to 100 best in class aircraft.

Address 2nd floor, Block P7, Estuary house, Eastpoint Business Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3, Ireland



Company Website www.flyjetbird.com

Main Company ContactStefan Vilner Chief Executive [email protected]

Jetbird (europe) ltd

http://www.flyjetbird.com

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le bas international irl ltd

Private Aircraft Charter CompanyBrokerageEST 1990

Corporate. Group. Airline. Cargo. Aircraft Leasing. Aircraft Management.

Key Customers Global market

Additional informationTwenty Four hour live operations department, Seven days a week. 365 days of the year

Le Bas also have offices in San Luis Obispo & Orange County California USA with agents world wide.

Address Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Telephone Number + 353 61 474849


Company Website www.lebas.com

Main Company ContactPeter Le BasChief Executive [email protected]

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links helicopters ltd

Links Helicopters is an Irish helicopter charter company operating commercially since 2002. The EC130 was selected by Links Helicopters for its spacious interior, high level of comfort and its ability to carry up to six passengers with bags long distances without refuelling.

Links Helicopters provides aircraft charter, management, acquisitions and sales, consultancy and maintenance services.

Key Customers Tour operators, corporate, individual and incentive travellers.


Address PO BOX 632, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.linkshelicopters.com

Main Company ContactAisling DuffyOperations [email protected]

http://www.linkshelicopters.com

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mach aviation services ltd

Mach Aviation Services was established in Dublin in 2003 to provide a comprehensive range of in-depth expertise on all aspects of executive jets and helicopters. From ad-hoc advice on safety, to entire operation evaluation, Mach Aviation aims to provide a tailored, first-class service to all its customers.

The company has a distinguished record in both sales and acquisitions of airplanes and helicopters. Most recent acquisitions include Dassault-Falcon, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Hawker Beechcraft, Eurocopter, Agusta, Sikorsky and Robinson.Mach Aviation Services buy for and sell to customers worldwide with transactions in 2009 to England, Switzerland, South America, north America, India and Malaysia.

AcquisitionsMach will source the appropriate aeroplane or helicopter to suit the purchaser based on: Safety Flightrequirements Locations/distancestobetravelled Price OperatingCost

Sales The complete transaction can be handled by Mach Aviation. markettheaircrafttoanextensiveworldwide

network of contacts negotiatethebestdealavailable Assistwithsmoothtransferofownershipwith

regard to all aspects including airworthiness authorities

It was this successful track record that lead to Mach Aviation being appointed the exclusive Hawker Beechcraft dealers for the island of Ireland in Spring 2007.


Additional informationMach Aviation also has a successful Aircraft Charter Division

Address Mach House, 14 north Street Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.mach.ie

Main Company ContactMr Joe McCarthyManaging [email protected]

http://www.mach.ie

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Omega air

Established in 1980, Omega Air is a group of diversified aviation related companies and has become the worlds leader in developing commercial airborne refuelling of military aircraft.Omega Air also possesses extensive overhaul, repair and aircraft parts exchange facilities worldwide. Strategic bases are located worldwide as far afield as Jordan, United States, Ghana, United Kingdom, Brazil and Mexico. Omega Air developed a market for both military and commercial applications for the Boeing 707, McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and various other airframes. Omega is the worlds largest trader in B707 aircraft and the largest single supplier of B707 aircraft to the U.S military.

Omega Air supplied in excess of 35 aircraft to various tanker and joint stars programs with 99% dispatch reliability. The service includes:

managementofin-flightrefuellingcontractsand conversion of aircraft to dual role tanker transport.

InteractionwithFAAandotherU.Sgovernment agencies and departments in relation to all the regulatory and legal requirements.

Omegas commercial tanker is offered to armed forces worldwide as a lease option to fulfil in-flight refuelling requirements.

Key Customers US military, defence forces

Quality CertificationIAA Approved, FDA Approved

Additional informationAdditional information is available at www.fuelbirds.com / www.globalairtankerservice.com

Address Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.omegaaviationservices.com

Main Company ContactUlick [email protected]

http://www.omegaviationservices.com

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premier aviation services ltd

Founded in 1979 Premier Aviation has established a competency in both sales and acquisitions of corporate jets and helicopters. Recent transactions include Eurocopter, Agusta, Sikorsky, Robinson, and Bell Helicopters, Dassault-Falcon Jet, Gulfstream, Lear Jet, Embraer, Citation, Bombardier, Challenger and Hawker Beechcraft.

Premier Aviation offers: FlightCrewProvision:Experiencedpilots.

with the expertise and contacts to source crew for aircraft types. Services also include maintenance/planning, regulatory obligations and insurance.

AircraftCharter:ApersonalserviceforExecutive Jet and Helicopter owners.

CorporateAircraftFinance:Acompletefinancial service to clients.

Financial Products include newandpre-ownedaircraftfinancing Taxandnon-taxoperatingleases Traditionaldebtfinancing Refinancing Dealerfloorplanfinancing Fractionalsharefinancing Aircraftsyndicationsandadvisoryservices Interestrateswapsandhedgefunding Aircraftrefurbishmentandmodifications

Competency includes Specialisedinvestmentunderwriters Aircraftdocumentationexperts Experiencedaviationattorneys Aircraftsyndicationadvisors Aviationinsurancespecialists Aircraftmaintenanceconsultants

Key Customers Corporations, high net worth clients, fractional share owners, aircraft OEMs, dealers, suppliers, and FBOs, aircraft management and maintenance firms

Address Weston Airport, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland



Company Website www.premieraviation.ie

Main Company ContactMichael GilhoolyFinancial Services [email protected]

http://www.premieraviation.ie

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premier helicopters ltd

Premier Helicopters is Irelands first JAR-OPS 3 approved helicopter operator with over 10 years of helicopter operational experience. Premier Helicopters offers the highest standard of service in the areas of executive charter, photography, film, aerial contract work, maintenance and training. The company is licensed to operate in all of Ireland and the British Isles.

Quality CertificationCommercial Helicopter Air Transport JAR-OPS 3 Approved. Flight Training Organisation JAR Approved FTO Helicopter Maintenance EASA 145 Approved


Address Bond Road, East Wall, Dublin Port, Dublin 3, Ireland



Company Website www.premierhelicopters.ie

Main Company ContactJohn OSullivanManaging [email protected]

http://www.premierhelicopters.ie

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ryanair

Ryanair is a publicly quoted company operating as a scheduled passenger airline offering international regional and domestic services. It employs over 6,000 and operates a fleet of 199 aircraft.

It is one of Europes largest low-fares airlines, operating over 600 routes, to over 26 European countries.

Ryanair was established by Dr.Tony Ryan founder of GPA Aviation.

Additional informationMichael HickeyDirector of Engineering+ 353 1 812 [email protected]

John OsborneDirector Operations+ 353 1 812 1397

Address Corporate Head Office, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website http://www.ryanair.com

Main Company ContactMichael [email protected]

http://www.ryanair.com

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south aer ltd

South Aer provides the following services: Aircraftsales&executivecharter, Groundhandlingservices Aerialsurveillanceandsurvey Flighttraining

South Aer is also active as a supplier of airframe components, TCM and Lycoming Engines, instruments and avionics.

The company acts as representative in Ireland for Jeppesen and facilitates the FAA written exam test centre.

Quality CertificationIAA / JAA / nO IRL / RTF / 007 / 99

Additional informationJim CashmanDirector+ 353 21 488 8488

Address Ballygarvan Upper, Kinsalerd, Co. Cork, Ireland



Company Website www.southaer.com

Main Company ContactGerard A. CashmanManaging [email protected]

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starair (ireland) ltd

Stairair operates both as: ExecutivejetcharterinIreland,England,

Europe and the USA HelicopterCharterinIreland,Englandand

Europe.

Additional informationPaddy OReillyMaintenance [email protected]

Address Unit 4c, Airport Business Park, Cloughran, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.starair.ie

Main Company ContactGerry WilliamsGeneral [email protected]

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starlite aviation Operations ltd

Starlite Aviation is a multi-faceted Aviation Group which offers a range of helicopter services on a worldwide basis. Starlite Aviation Operations is primarily responsible for delivering a complete airborne service, locally and in the international theatre. Starlite specialise in supplying helicopters single and twin, with operating and maintenance on site infrastructure, as well as domestic requirements in remote areas for clients in the oil and gas industry, nGOs such as the United nations, the International Red Cross as well as a host of African Governments.

The aircrew is made up of a select group, most have many years of military service including wide range of flying experience ranging from, general utility flying, HEMS, high altitude cargo sling work, offshore and ship service flying, rescue and disaster relief, as well as night and nVG operations. Starlite aviation operations have a staff of 80 people worldwide. In 2008 it established its Irish office to source contract work in the European market and provide administration services to the starlite group.

Quality CertificationSouth African AOC

Key CustomersEU, Un, oil & gas companies, various Governments


Address 31 33 The Triangle,Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Ireland



Company Website www.starliteaviation.co.za/

Main Company ContactClaire WalshManager of Irish [email protected]

http://www.starliteaviation.co.za

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westair aviatiOn ltd

Westair aviation is an Irish owned and operated aviation company.

It was established in 1977 and operates Irelands largest fleet of executive jets. Dominant in the European market it provides executive aircraft services, including private jet hire, to leaders of government, business, entertainment and sports requirements worldwide.

In addition the company operates a JAR 145 maintenance facility.

Quality CertificationIAA / JAA APPROVAL nO IRL 013 AnD JAR OPS

Additional informationBusiness Jet Operator

Address South East Ramp, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Telephone Number +353 61 475 166 locall 1850 560 504


Company Website www.westair.ie

Main Company ContactFrank MoloneyChief [email protected]

http://www.westair.ie

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AerCap Ireland Ltd is a subsidiary of AerCap Holdingsn.V.whichisannySElistedcompany(nySE:AER).

AerCap is an integrated global aviation company with a leading market position in aircraft and engine leasing, trading and parts sales. AerCap also provides aircraft management services and performs aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services and aircraft disassemblies through its certified repair stations. AerCap is headquartered in The netherlands and has offices in Ireland, the United States, Singapore, China and the United Kingdom.

Key Customers ninety five airline customers in 45 countries. Also included are low cost carriers, regional, charter and cargo aviation companies.

Languages SpokenAll major international languages.

Address AerCap House, Shannon Free Zone West, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.aercap.com

Main Company ContactErwin den DikkenChief Executive [email protected]

aercap ireland ltd

http://www.aercap.com

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Aergo Capital is a global company, with headquarters in Dublin. It has offices in Johannesburg, Jakarta, Singapore and Santiago de Chile. It is a leading commercial aircraft leasing business which also has significant operations and maintenance divisions.

The company owns a fleet of over 100 commercial aircraft leased to 23 airlines in 20 countries across the world.

Its main activities are; aircraftleasing,salesandtrading portfolioacquisitions wetleaseoperations maintenance,repairandoverhaul; leaseadministration technicalservices

Aergo Capitals portfolio includes over 100 commercial aircraft consisting of B737-800s, B737-300/400/500s, ATR 72-500s, RJ85s, A300Fs, MD82/83s, B737-200/200Fs, Hercules l100s and aG550.

As a privately-held company, Aergo Capital is in a unique position to offer its customers full service product for aircraft asset management.

The Aergo capital team has; extensiveknowledgeandexperienceofthe

aviation market globalreachwithofficesworldwide technicalexpertiseandin-houseFAA/IAA/

EASA/ISO approved MRO internationalclientbaseandcontacts

Quality CertificationFAA/IAA/EASA/ISO approved MRO

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish, French

Address 16 ClanwilliamTerrace, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.aergocapital.com

Main Company ContactChristo KokGroup [email protected]

aergo capital ltd

http://www.aergocapital.com

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AIB International Financial Services Ltd (AIBIFS) is a leading service provider to aviation leasing companies/SPVs in Ireland. It provides a one stop shop outsourced solution to investment banks, financial institutions and lessors/lessees setting up operating companies or SPVs for aviation leasing transactions. Established in 1987, AIBIFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIB plc, the largest and broadest based provider of financial services in Ireland. AIB have significant experience in providing administration services to aviation leasing companies and have a range of clients that consist of aircraft operating lessors, SPVs for lease-in/lease-out structures and securitisation SPVs of aircraft/engine portfolios. Administration services provided by AIBIFS include: Lease administration, accounting, cash management, office accommodation, company secretary, directors/employees. AIBIFS has become a leading service provider of outsourced solutions to a global client base with over 250 clients from 25 different jurisdictions, which includes some of the worlds leading corporate and financial institutions. AIBIFS is regulated by the Irish Financial Regulator.

Quality CertificationSas 70 Type II Certification

Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Chinese, German

Additional informationSister companies located in Luxembourg, Budapest and Zurich.

Address AIB International Centre, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland



Company Website www.aibifs.com

Main Company ContactAnne FloodHead of Aviation and Structured Finance SPV [email protected]

aib international financial services ltd

internationa financia services

http://www.aibifs.com

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Established in Ireland in 1989, Airbus Financial Services is the main aircraft financing subsidiary of Airbus SAS, financing airbus product for AIRBUSs worldwide customer base where required. It is involved in debt, leasing and other forms of finance. The company also engages in third party lease administration from time to time.

Key Customers Customers of Airbus SAS

Languages SpokenEnglish, French

Address 5th Floor, 6 Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland



Company Website www.airbus.com

Main Company ContactJames CottleManaging [email protected]

airbus financial services ltd

http://www.airbus.com

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Aircastle is a global company with offices in the US, Ireland and Singapore. It acquires leases and sells high-utility commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. This includes high-utility aircraft/operationally efficient jets with a large operator base and long useful lives. Aircastle also make investments in other aviation assets, including debt securities secured by commercial jet aircraft.

Aircastle employs a balanced approach to investment and capitalization. The diversified fleet includes Boeing and Airbus narrow and widebody aircraft including both passenger and freighter applications. Experienced professionals have extensive experience with aircraft finance, leasing and investment management.

Key Customers Global markets with lease contracts in 35 countries.

Address Aircastle, 8 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.aircastle.com

Main Company ContactRon Weinshal Commercial [email protected]

aircastle advisor ireland ltd

http://www.aircastle.com

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Established in 2007, Aldus Aviation Ltd is an Irish based international leasing company focused exclusively on the ownership and leasing of Embraers E-Jet family of aircraft with clients in Europe, north America and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Ireland, with representative offices in the UK, USA and South Africa.

Languages SpokenEnglish, French, German, Dutch, Afrikaans

Address Shannon Airport House, Westpark Campus, Suite 4440, B4000 Atlantic Avenue, Shannon Free Zone WestShannon, Co. Clare, Ireland



Company Website www.aldusaviation.com

Main Company ContactCiaran RedmondCompany [email protected]

aldus aviation ltd

http://www.aldusaviation.com

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Amentum Capital Ltd is a joint venture established in 2005 by HSH nordbank AG, one of the worlds leading commercial banks, and DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co KG, one of Europes leading providers of leasing services.

Amnetums vision is to transform knowledge, presence, experience and relationship into innovative business solutions and investments for the transportation industry.

Amentum offers a unique combination of services including operating and finance leasing, structured finance, technical support, asset management and remarketing to airlines globally.

Key Customers KLM, Emirates, BMI, TUI

Languages SpokenEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Sri Lankan

Address 28 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.amentum-capital.com

Main Company ContactOlaf [email protected]

amentum capital ltd

http://www.amentum-capital.com

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Apollo Aviation Ltd is part of the Apollo Aviation Group, with offices in the U.S. and Ireland. Its activities include acquiring, refurbishing, marketing and leasing commercial jet aircraft, engines and related assets. Since its inception in 2002, Apollo has directly or through its predecessors, purchased and/or committed to over US$400m in aviation assets.

Key Customers Passenger and Freight Airlines, Banks, Individual Aircraft Owners, Traders and Operating Lessors.

Languages SpokenEnglish, Russian, French

Address Alexandra House, The Sweepstakes, BallsbridgeDublin 4, Ireland



Company Website www.apollo.aero

Main Company ContactPatricia IrwinVP Portfolio [email protected]

apollo aviation ltd

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Arthur Cox is a market leader in the Irish corporate legal services sector. Established in 1920 the firm comprises 300 lawyers and has officesinDublin,Belfast,Londonandnewyork.

Arthur Cox has a depth of expertise in the aviation sector, with specialists drawing on leasing, finance, contract, corporate, competition, tax, environmental and litigation/dispute resolution backgrounds. Our dedicated aviation group provides appropriate multi-dimensional advice on the increasingly challenging and complex area of aircraft leasing and finance.

Expertise includes: Structuringtransactionsfromataxandlegal

perspective. Financingdocumentationincludingleasing,

loan and security documentation. Establishingaircraftleasingplatforms. Registrationandtheperfectionandpriority

of security including registrations in the Cape Town international registry and the Irish Aviation Authority.

Enforcementofaircraftmortgages. Aircraftdetention,arrestandrepossession. Structuredfinanceandreceivables

securitisation. Debtrestructuringandrefinancing.

Key Customers AerLingusrethepurchaseofA330andA320

aircraft. AbbeyInternationalFinanceintheleasingof

Eurocopter ec-135 t2i helicopters to point Ireland helicopters Ltd / elitaliana s.p.a.

DublinAirportAuthority. BoeingCapitalLeasingLtdinitsIrishleasing

operations. STRAWorldwideInternational

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Address Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.arthurcox.com

Main Company ContactCaroline DevlinHead of [email protected]

arthur cox ltd

http://www.arthurcox.com

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The ASL group of companies comprises: AirContractorsIrelandLtd-CargoAirline EuropeAirpostCargoandPassengerAirline AirContractorsUKLtdCrewServices

Provider ACLAviationSupportAircraftSparesSales

and Leasing ACLAircraftTrading-AircraftSalesand

Leasing AirContractorsEngineering-Aircraft maintenanceProvider ACLAviation,ACLAirandACLLeasing

Aircraft Leasing

Technical Capabilities EASA Part 145 Approvals:Line Maintenance: Airbus A300B4, ATR 42/72, BAE/AVRO 146 & RJ Series, Boeing B737-300, Dornier 328-100, Fokker F27, Lockheed L382 Hercules, SAAB 340, Shorts SD3-60, REIMS Cessna F406. Base Maintenance: ATR 42/72, BAE/AVRO 146 & RJ Series, Fokker F27, Shorts SD3-60, REIMS Cessna F406.EASA Part M Subpart G Continuing Airworthiness Management.Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) Issuance and Extension.

Key Customers FedEx, Amapola, La Poste, DHL, TnT, Royal Mail, Oil Spill Response Ltd

Quality CertificationEU-OPS 1 ApprovedEASA PART 145 & PART M ApprovedIATA IOSA Registered


Address The Plaza, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.aslaviationgroup.com

Main Company ContactMr Hugh [email protected]

asl aviation group ltd

http://www.aslaviationgroup.com

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Aviareto has the contract with ICAO to operate and develop the International Registry of Mobile Assets (Aviation) under the Cape Town Convention. Aviareto was established in 2005 and began operations in 2006. The registry is available throughout the world on a 24*7 basis and allows clients to register their financial interests in aircraft, helicopters and engines. This provides protection under the Cape Town Convention for all parties. Aviareto specialises in running this highly secure web site and database while adapting it to the needs of aviation finance, legal and tax professionals in a highly regulated environment.

Key Customers International lawyers, bankers, lessors, lessees, commercial aviation, corporate and private aviation.

Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish

Additional informationAviareto is owned 80% by SITA and 20% by the Irish government. SITA specialises in information technology and communication systems in the aviation industry.

Address Suite 3, Plaza 255, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland



Company Website www.internationalregistry.aero

Main Company ContactRob CowanManaging [email protected]

aviareto ltd

http://www.internationalregistry.aero

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Avico UK & Ireland Ltd was established in 2003 as a commercial aircraft and engine trading company. The company now provides a range of integrated services for the aviation industry which include aircraft leasing, chartering, ACMI (wet leasing) operations and chartering aircraft to various militaries (UK, Denmark, France, Belgium). Avico operates in worldwide markets and has satellite offices in France, Spain, UK and the USA.

Avico has also recently expanded its remit into the aviation training market and has recently developed a computer based version of the aviation security course that will become mandatory in Ireland for all airport security pass holders in April 2010.

Avico are also developing other computer based courses for the aviation industry including dangerous goods training and specific security courses for freight agents, baggage handlers and security personnel.

Key Customers UK MOD, Danish Defence Forces, Aer Arann, CityJet, Finnair, Air Atlanta, Air France, Danish Air Transport, Inversija, Monarch, Jet2, Globespan, Primera Air, Ruslan International, Dubai Air Wing, Royal Air Maroc, Atlas Blue, Air Finland, TunisAir, nouvel Air, Maximus Air Cargo, Emirates, Blue Line, Hola, Comet, HiFly, EuroAtlantic, Olympic Airlines and many more.

Quality CertificationInternal system only

Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Spanish, Arabic

Address Office 310, 3rd floor, Aer Lingus PCB Building, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.avico.aero

Main Company ContactDarren FinucaneManaging [email protected]

avico uk and ireland ltd

http://www.avico.aero

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AWAS is one of the largest aircraft leasing companies in the world and is headquartered in Dublin,withofficesinnewyork,miami, and Singapore.

AWAS has a highly experienced team of commercial aviation industry professionals and serves markets in The Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

With over 100 employees, It provides responsive, flexible and competitive operating lease solutions to airlines worldwide.

AWAS owns a broad aircraft portfolio of 214 modern aircraft which are on lease to 97 airline customers in 49 countries. In total AWAS has 129 aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus.

Key Customers Airlines worldwide

Languages Spoken22 languages spoken

Address Block B, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogersons Quay,Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.awas.com

Main Company ContactFrank PrayPresident and [email protected]

awas

http://www.awas.com

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Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (Europe) Ltd (BBAM) is a finance, leasing and management company of high value capital equipment. BBAM also purchase, sell, finance and manage aircraft which operate on a lease basis.

B&B Air is headquartered in Dublin and has a portfolio of 62 aircraft.

Key Customers Aircraft Carriers worldwide36 airlines in 19 countries


Address 4th Floor Block 2, West Pier Business Campus, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland



Company Website www.babcockbrown.com

Main Company ContactJohn LynchManaging Director

babcock & brown aircraft management (europe) ltd

http://www.babcockbrown.com

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BALI, a subsidiary of Bank of America n.A. was established in Ireland in 2006.

BALI is an operating lessor with full technical, asset and contracts management capabilities.

It has relationships with a wide range of lessors and lessees worldwide.

Key Customers Aer Lingus, Aerologic GmbH, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Easyjet, Fed Ex, Iberia, SAS, Singapore Airlines, TUI, Westjet

Languages SpokenAll international languages

Address 2 Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.bankofamerica.com

Main Company ContactIrada MamedovaCompany [email protected]

bank of america leasing ireland co ltd

http://www.bankofamerica.com

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Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking provides a highly sophisticated skill set across many sectors including Aerospace. Bank of Ireland offers an integrated capital markets solution including cash management and electronic banking, operating accounts; international payments processing; foreign exchange and currency accounts; letters of credit and other risk management products and services. With offices also in the UK, Europe, Australia and the US customers benefit from access to the full resources of the Bank of Ireland Group.

Additional InformationBank of Ireland Group is the leading provider of financial services products in the Republic of Ireland and has a significant and growing client base in the Aerospace Industry. It employs c.15,500 staff, has assets of 184 billion and generated underlying pre-tax profits of 322 million in the year ended 31st March 2009.

Address Head Office, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2,Ireland



Company Website www.boi.ie/corporate

Main Company ContactPadraig RusheDirector, Bank of Ireland Corporate [email protected]

bank of ireland

http://www.boi.ie/corporate

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BOC Aviation is located in Dublin and owned by Bank of China. It is the leading Asia-based aircraft leasing company, with a fleet of modern aircraft flying with over 30 airlines worldwide. In addition, the company also offers a wide range of lease management and aircraft finance services, both directly and through its parent company Bank of China.

The BOC aviation portfolio is one of the youngest in the leasing business, with an average aircraft age of just four years. The fleet is primarily based on the popular Airbus A320 family and Boeing next generation 737 series. It also includes select widebody types, such as the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777. BOC Aviation also grows its fleet via purchase and leasebacks with airlines.

BOC Aviation also assists airlines seeking to finance their own aircraft purchases with competitive debt arrangements through Bank of China.


Languages SpokenAll major international languages

Address Grattan House, City Junction Business Park,Malahide Road, Dublin 17, Ireland

Telephone Number +353 1 877 4492/4491


Company Website www.bocaviation.com

bOc aviation ltd

http://www.bocaviation.com

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CIT Aerospace is focused on structuring innovative leasing and financing solutions for aircraft fleets of every size.

CIT Aerospace provides financing solutions to a broad spectrum of global aerospace companies. The value chain ranges from operators of commercial and business aircraft to manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace and defence industries as well as financial institutions.

CIT Aerospace manages a fleet of over 300 commercial and business aircraft leased and financed to over 100 airlines around the world

Commercial airlines are offered cost-effective aircraft leasing services and customized finance packages for commercial airlines worldwide. Businessaircraftfinancingandleasing

programmes for owners of business jet aircraft and turbine helicopters.

Aerospaceanddefencefinance

An experienced team serves the aerospace and defence corporate finance market, as well as the aerospace financial intermediary market.

Key Customers European, Asian, Middle Eastern and African Aerospace markets.

Additional InformationDamon dAgostino, Senior Vice President3 Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, IrelandTel: +353 1 656 [email protected]

Martyn LewisVice PresidentCIT Aerospace InternationalIreland, UK, Iceland, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Czech Rep., Hungary, PolandTel: +353 1 656 [email protected]

Address 3 Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland

Telephone Number Tel: +353 1 656 1026


Company Website www.citaerospace.com

Main Company ContactMarkus WeinseissManaging [email protected]

cit europe

http://www.citaerospace.com

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Continuum Commerce is an independent payments provider which specializes in online payment optimisation services. Continuum provides a comprehensive suite of payment products and services to the airline sector worldwide.

Continuum (formerly GCX Global Currency Exchange) was founded in 2000 to provide multicurrency payments optimisation solutions, and was the worlds first provider of Visa/MasterCard compliant CnP (card-not-present) Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) services.

Continuum has signed a major agreement with MasterCard Worldwide, meaning that Continuum is now the only global reseller of MasterCards Gateway Services (MiGS), with exclusivity in Europe and the Americas. Continuums suite of products and services includes: DynamicCurrencyConversion(DCC) PaymentProcessing Authorisation, processing and funds capture Fraud Management 3 D-Secure Interchange Optimisation EnhancedmISReporting/Consultancy

The combination of two world class platforms (iPS & MiGS) provides one of the most comprehensive global payment solutions available on the market today.

Key Customers BMI, bmibaby, Flythomascook, Monarch Airlines, TUIfly, Tiger Airways, Cebu Pacific, Etihad, JAL.

Quality CertificationMicrosoft Gold Certified partner; PCI DSS(Payment Card industry Data Security Standardcertified)

Languages SpokenMultilingual

Address Kerry Technology Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland



Company Website www.continuumcommerce.com

Main Company ContactEoin McGillycuddySales & Business Development [email protected]

continuum commerce solutions ltd

http://www.continuumcommerce.com

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Established in 2002, Crabtree Capital provides strategic advice and transaction execution services to the aviation industry.

The Company specialises in tailoring and implementing solutions for challenges encountered by the industry in general and airlines in particular.

Crabtrees main areas of activity are project management (sales, new and used purchases, leases), corporate finance (technical advice with respect to debt and equity arrangements) and interfacing with OEMs, aircraft and engine lessors, financial institutions and MROs (troubleshooting).

Experienced in consummating many aircraft- and engine-related transactions (including the usual suspects of new orders, sales, purchases, leases and secured loans) and in resolving disagreements and/or material differences of opinion between and among airlines and suppliers, Crabtree Capitals activities span a broad geographic area from the Americas eastward to South East Asia. Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean are regions of particular interest to the Company.

Key Customers Airlines, lessors, finance houses

Languages SpokenEnglish, French, (some) German

Additional InformationPrior to establishing Crabtree Capital, the Companys founders held senior executive positions at two separate leasing companies based in Shannon, Ireland: GPA Group plc (once the worlds largest aircraft leasing company) and Woodchester International Leasing (since acquired by GE Capital).

Address 19 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.crabtree-capital.com

Main Company ContactMark TierneyManaging [email protected]

crabtree capital ltd

http://www.crabtree-capital.com

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Deutsche Structured Finance GmbH (DSF), 100 percent subsidiary of Aareal Bank AG, arranges structured financing and entrepreneurial investments in fixed assets. The company specialises in the areas of aviation, renewable energy and real estate. In 1997, DSF initiated the first aircraft operating leasing fund which was pioneer work in the aviation market. In 2000 DFSs first wind park fund was established and since then issue solid wind and solar park funds with high profits. The organisation also invests in yield-orientated real estate projects outside of mainstream short-term trends. Since 2005 DSF has been active in the USA through its exclusive cooperation with Cross Atlantic Investments.

Since 1996 DSF has initiated 22 aircraft leasing funds and strengthened know-how in cross-border structures and provided tailor-made financing solutions for airlines. Airlines and investors can be supported with DFSs financing solutions from as early as the time the purchase order is made with the manufacturer and in relation to balance sheet, residual value and liquidity considerations. DFSs team provides complete asset management including contract management, aircraft monitoring, inspections and remarketing.

Key Customers Airlines, project development, banks

Languages SpokenEnglish, German, Italian, Spanish

Address Feuerbachstrasse 26-32, 60325 Frankfurt,Germany



Company Website www.dsf-fra.de

Main Company ContactCorinna [email protected]

deutsche structured finance gmbh

http://www.dsf-fra.de

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engine lease finance corporation

Engine Lease Finance corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BTMU Capital, one of the largest financial institutions in the world of which The Bank of Tokyo and Mitsubishi are dominant share holders.

Key Customers 66 airlines, MROs and OEMs

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish, German, French, Mandarin, Malay, Russian, Spanish

Address Shannon Business Park,Shannon Free Zone West,Shannon, Ireland



Company Website www.elfc.com

Main Company ContactJoe OBrienEVP - [email protected]

http://www.elfc.com

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ge capital aviation services ltd

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) , established in 1993, is a leading global player in commercial aircraft leasing and financing, with over 1,800 owned and managed aircraft. GECASs long-term commitment to the aviation industry extends to the development of necessary infrastructure to foster and ensure continued growth and extends further to jet engine financing and aircraft parts solutions. GECAS offers an expansive portfolio of solutions to companies across the spectrum of the aviation industry.

Product offerings include leases and secured loans on commercial passenger aircraft, freighters and regional jets; engine leasing and financing services; aircraft parts solutions; and airport equity and debt financing. Eighty-three percent of GECASs narrow body fleet consists of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 next generation aircraft, while a full 90 percent of the widebody fleet consists of high-demand Boeing 767s, 777s, and Airbus A330s. GECASs engine leasing team has over 400 owned and managed aircraft engines, and sells and finances a wide range of aircraft parts of dismantled aircraft from tip to tail. The airports infrastructure team has made a number of investments in airports and air cargo. GECAS has 24 offices worldwide with 250 customers in over 80 countries.

Key Customers Global Commercial Airlines (Flag carriers, network carriers, low-cost carriers, regional operators, startups, cargo airlines, and charter companies) Aircraftinvestorsandtraders Financialinstitutions Aircraft,engines,andpartsmanufacturers


Additional InformationPresident & CEO, norm Liu, GECAS Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT, USA

Address Westpark Campus, 3000 Atlantic Avenue, Shannon Free Zone West, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Telephone Number + 353 61 706 326

Company Website www.gecas.com

Main Company ContactSean [email protected]

http://www.gecas.com

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Genesis Lease Limited is a global commercial aircraft leasing company, incorporated in Bermuda and headquartered in Ireland.

The Company acquires and leases high-utility commercial jet aircraft to passenger and cargo airlines around the world. Its focus is on modern, operationally efficient jets with large operator bases and long useful lives.

Genesis Lease Limited employ the worldwide platform of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to service its portfolio of leases. GECAS is one of the worlds leading servicers of commercial aircraft, with a portfolio that includes more than 1,500 owned aircraft and almost 325 managed aircraft. It has relationships with more than 245 airline customers in over 75 countries and operates through 23 global offices. Our management team has extensive experience in aircraft finance and leasing, business development and all aspects of aircraft asset management.

The aviation industry has experienced an increasing trend towards leasing-in capacity whereby airlines are leasing a portion of their aircraft fleets from third parties rather than purchasing the aircraft. Leased-in aircraft accounted for approximately 33% of all airlines fleet capacity in 2005 compared to approximately 3% in 1980 and is set to grow significantly over the next decade.

Key Customers Airlines


Address Westpark Campus, 4450 Atlantic Avenue, Shannon Free Zone West, Shannon,Co. Clare, Ireland

Telephone Number + 353 61 233 300


Company Website Main Company ContactCecelia ONeillCorporate Services [email protected]

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helaba - landesbank hessen-thringen, irish branch

Helabas Irish branch was established in 2001. It provides asset based financial services, principally senior debt to the aerospace sector.

The Dublin based office has group responsibility for these services to customers in the UK/Ireland, Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions

Key Customers Leading airlines, manufacturers and leasing companies within the above geographic areas of responsibility.

Languages SpokenEnglish, German

Address 5 Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland



Company Website www.helaba.de

Main Company ContactPatrick SmythGeneral [email protected]

http://www.helaba.de

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ILFC was established in 1973 as a lessor to the airline industry. Today it delivers a wide array of valuable services via the operating lease including fleet planning and rationalization, revenue and route analysis, maintenance and product support.

Its portfolio is approaching a fleet of over one thousand modern Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft. ILFC has successfully positioned itself as a cost-effective and flexible solution for airlines.


Address AIG Centre, north Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland


Main Email Address @ilfc.com / [email protected]

Company Website www.ilfc.com

Main Company ContactNiall SommervilleManaging [email protected]

ilfc ireland ltd

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http://www.ilfc.com

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investec ireland ltd

Investec is an international, specialist banking group established in 1974. The group acquired Gandon Capital Dublin in 2000, based in the IFSC. It employs a team of over 100 specialists focused on leasing, private banking, capital markets and investment banking for a domestic and international client base. It provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base.

Investec is organised as a network comprising business divisions: investmentbanking capitalmarkets privateclientactivities leasing/assetmanagement propertyactivities

Key Customers United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia

Additional InformationLoman GallagherDirect: +353 1 421 0055 Fax: +353 1 421 0555 e-mail: [email protected]

Gerry DunneDirect: +353 1 421 0058 Fax: +353 1 421 0558 e-mail: [email protected]

Aisling DodgsonDirect: +353 1 421 0084 Fax: +353 1 421 0584 e-mail: [email protected]

Address The Harcourt Building, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.investec.ie

Main Company ContactMichael Cullen - Chief Executive [email protected] [email protected]

http://www.investec.ie

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KBC Bank Ireland plc is 100% owned by KBC Bank, one of the worlds top 50 banks.

Established in 1973, KBC is focused on providing a wide range of business and personal financial services to large, small and medium-sized Irish businesses.

KBC has a strong presence in Ireland with approximately 700 staff. KBC Asset Management Ltd, Dublin (KBCAM) is a leading provider of innovative investment management products for Irish and international pension funds, charities and corporates.

KBC Bank nV Dublin provides credit facilities to sovereigns, banks and corporates in designated areas of the world, including the nordic area, Southern Europe and Central Europe.

KBC Bank also provides a range of back-office administration, treasury support, financial reporting, taxation and legal services, to foreign banks and corporates operating in Ireland.

KBC project finance (KBCFI) subsidiary finances projects in sectors such as the oil and gas industry, power, renewable energy, and public/private partnership.

Additional InformationDavid SwanHead of Aerospace Financeemail [email protected] + 353 1 6035492

Address Sandwith Street, Dublin 2, Ireland



Company Website www.kbc.ie

Main Company ContactHugo DohertyHead of Business [email protected]

kbc bank ltd

http://www.kbc.ie

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kg aircraft leasing co ltd

KGAL operates as an aircraft leasing charter and hire company.

It operates as part of the Kanematsu group.

Address Unit 4 Ground Floor, Adelaide Centre, Dublin 2, Ireland


Main Company ContactDonal ODohertyManaging Director [email protected]

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KPMG is the number one provider of audit, tax and advisory services to the aviation leasing sector. KPMG have been actively involved with the sector over the last 30 years and have unrivalled experience that has been built up since the inception of Guinness Peat Aviation.

With a team of industry professionals, consisting of 16 partners and over 150 staff, KPMG has a track record of supporting a wide range of clients in the air finance industry. Clients lease into over 130 countries and almost every air-finance industry player of any significance can be found on the client list.

KPMG Ireland has been identified as one of the 30 most influential companies operating in the global aviation sector according to the Airfinance Journal supplement entitled Airfinance Power 30. KPMG is the only professional services accounting firm to make it onto the Power 30 list.

KPMG is the professional adviser of choice and brings value to our clients because we: Arehighlyexperienced Recognisetheissuesaffectingyourbusiness Canidentifyandhighlightriskqu

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