The Aviation Industry Awards 2025 has officially unveiled its shortlist of finalists, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across Ireland’s aviation sector. The winners will be announced at a prestigious gala event on 28th November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
This year’s awards span a wide range of categories, showcasing the depth and diversity of talent and innovation in Irish aviation. Here are some of the key highlights:
Innovation in Safety and Risk Management
- CHC Ireland – Fatigue Risk Management System
- Dublin Airport – Safety Stack
- Irish Aviation Authority – EU Ground Handling Regulation
- Trident Safety Group
Aviation Leasing Achievement
- ABL Aviation
- LXA Leasing
Aviation Rising Star
- Gary Naughton (ASG)
- Anthony Collins & Matthew Murray (Eirtech Aviation Services)
- Rachel Murray (Genesis)
Best Use of Technology
- Dnata – Airline Catering Technology
- Dublin Airport – Aerodrome Safeguarding
- Future Mobility Campus Ireland – ÉALÚ-AER Project
- Manna – Air Delivery
General & Sport Aviation
- Galway Flying Club
- Limerick Flying Club
Academic Excellence in Aviation
- AAV Aviation Services Training
- Law Society of Ireland
Aviation Innovation
- Collins Aerospace – Autonomous Mobile Robotics
- Dnata – Catering Technology
- Manna – Air Delivery
- Spirit Aerosystems – Resin Infused Wing Demonstrator
Excellence in People & Workplace Culture
- Aer Lingus
- CHC Ireland
- Hannon Travel
- LXA Leasing
- Marqette
- The Shannon Airport Group
Women in Aviation
- Helene Fumey (Airbus International Services)
- Julie Garland (Avtrain)
- Marina Efthymiou (Dublin City University)
Emerging Aviation Technology
- AMP – SMART Suite
- Avtrain – OMG Software
- Frequency – Collaboration Platform
- Future Mobility Campus Ireland – ÉALÚ-AER Project
- Tao Climate – AI Space Hemp Carbon Removal
Operational Excellence
- Aterim
- CHC Ireland
- International Aerospace Coatings (IAC)
- Moog MRO Services
- The Shannon Airport Group
Excellence in Aviation Training
- Belfast City Airport – High Flyers Apprenticeship
- CHC Ireland – Search and Rescue & Way2Work
- Collins Aerospace – Step In Programme
Green Impact Award
- Aer Lingus
- Airbus International Services
- AvAir
- daa
- Marqette Food Hall
- Tao Climate
Two major awards, Aviation Company of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to the Aviation Industry, will be revealed during the ceremony. This year’s shortlist reflects the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of Ireland’s aviation industry, with strong representation from both established players and emerging innovators. For more details about the event, please visit www.aviationawards.ie
