The new head of a now independent Shannon Airport says flying solo is the single most important enabler of future success for the Mid West Airport.
At 11.59 pm on New Year’s eve the order separating the airport from the DAA took effect and just a few hours later a US Aer Lingus flight became the first to transit through the stand alone facility.
Rose Hynes – recently confirmed as the Shannon Airport Authority Chairperson described it as an historic day and an opportunity for the airport to commence a new chapter in its history.
The government is pledging that thousands of jobs will be created by the move while a newly reformed Shannon Development will merge with the airport by July.
Long standing local independent councillor Patricia McCarthy says this part of the process cannot be rushed.
