Last Thursday, May 28th 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin, Burlington Road, the cream of Ireland’s aviation sector were recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of almost 650 senior executives. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran, and with the attendance of Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD, 19 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders and organisations within Ireland’s aviation industry. The event was sponsored by the Irish Aviation Authority.
In his key-note address, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD, took the opportunity to highlight the momentous decision by the Government to approve the sale of the State’s 25.1% shareholding in Aer Lingus to IAG, which was subsequently approved by the Dáil. The Minister also endorsed the work of the newly establish Irish Historic Flight Foundation.
Speaking after the ceremony, Eamonn Brennan, IAA Chief Executive said, “We’re delighted to sponsor these Awards for a second consecutive year. Many congratulations to all of the winning companies, as well as the runners-up for making the shortlist. I am particularly pleased to see due recognition go to Ryanair, Air Contractors and of course, Willie Walsh for his outstanding contribution to aviation.”
A line up of all the Award Winners for 2015
Outstanding Contribution to Irish Aviation Award
Willie Walsh
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Outstanding Contribution to Irish Aviation Award to Willie Walsh
Aviation Company of the Year
Ryanair
Pascal Donohoe, T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport presents the Aviation Company of the Year to Michael Hickey, Ryanair
Aircraft Operator Award
Air Contractors
Pascal Donohoe, T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport presents the Aircraft Operator Award to Hugh Flynn, Air Contractors
Aviation Leasing Achievement Award
AerCap
Pascal Donohoe, T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport presents the Aviation Leasing Achievement Award to Kenneth Wigmore, AerCap
Safety Award
Stobart Air
Pascal Donohoe, T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport presents the Safety Award to Captain Clive Martin, Stobart Air
Aviation Innovation Award
Combining the Largest Lessors of Airplanes and Helicopters – GE Capital Aviation Services & Milestone Aviation Group
Pascal Donohoe, T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport presents the Aviation Innovation Award to Chris Damianos, GE Capital Aviation Services & Milestone Aviation Group
Special Recognition Award
Captain Kieran O’Connor-National Flight Centre
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Special Recognition Award to Captain Kieran O’Connor, National Flight Centre
Airport Achievement Award
Dublin Airport
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Airport Achievement Award to Paul Begg, Dublin Airport
Aviation Export Award
CAE Parc Aviation
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation Export Award to Frank Collins, CAE Parc Aviation
MRO Achievement Award
Eirtech Aviation
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the MRO Achievement Award to Niall Cunningham, Eirtech Aviation
Aviation Academic Education Award
Institute of Technology Carlow
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation Academic Education Award to Brian McQuaid, Institute of Technology Carlow
Aviation Training Award
Simtech Aviation Training
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation Training Award to Sé Pardy, Simtech Aviation Training
Aviation R&D Award
Fluids, Vibrations & Acoustics Research Group – Trinity College Dublin
Anne Nolan, Chairman, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation R&D Award to Dr.Gareth J. Bennett, Trinity College Dublin
Aviation Support Services Award
Aero Inspection International
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation Support Services Award to Owen Bagnell, Aero Inspection International
General and Sport Aviation Award
Foynes Air Show
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the General and Sport Aviation Award to Brian Cullen, Foynes Air Show
People Development Award
Certified International Specialist Programme – DHL Express Ireland
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the People Development Award to Kellie Mahon, DHL Express Ireland
Customer Service Award
“Always Getting Better” Programme – Ryanair
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Customer Service Award to Michael Hickey, Ryanair
Upcoming Aviation Professional Award
Mark Dwyer – NMAI & FlyingInIreland
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Upcoming Aviation Professional Award to Mark Dwyer, NMAI and FlyingInIreland
Aviation Sustainability & Environment Award
Shannon Airport
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive, Irish Aviation Authority presents the Aviation Sustainability & Environment Award to Niall Maloney, Shannon Airport
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