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Drone strategy for Dublin City Council 💡 Dublin City Council has launched its Drone and Urban Air Mobility Strategy 2024-2029. The strategy aims to transform how the city utilises drone technology to enhance public services while understanding their future potential. A new dedicated Drone Unit is being established in the Council to centralise drone operations and support internal departments to accelerate the adoption of the technology. Find out more > > https://hubs.la/Q02zqR8c0 Jim Gavin, Chief Operations Officer in the Irish Aviation Authority, said; “The Irish Aviation Authority is very supportive of public sector bodies developing drone strategies. We are delighted to support this initiative by Dublin City Council to develop their drone strategy where they will drive innovation and development in the drone sector. “By harnessing the potential of drones, Dublin City Council is taking proactive steps to enhance public safety, improve efficiency, and foster economic growth. We believe that this initiative will pave the way for advancements in urban air mobility, benefiting both the public and the broader aviation industry.” Julie Garland, Founder and CEO of Avtrain, who provided expertise and guidance on the strategy emphasised the transformative potential of drones, said; “Drones are revolutionising how we think about urban mobility and public service delivery. Dublin’s strategy is a step towards a future where drone technology can improve our daily lives, enhance safety, and contribute to a more sustainable environment. By integrating drones into various city services, cities can streamline operations, reduce response times in emergencies, and provide more efficient monitoring of infrastructure and environmental conditions.” Read more on the Advanced Air Mobility International website. #urbanairmobility #drone #aircraft #aerospace #mobility #technology

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Ubotica Technologies: Irish Innovation in Space We’re thrilled to be featured in The Irish Times special report on Irish companies advancing space technology. Our AI-powered CogniSAT-6 satellite delivers real-time insights for applications like crop health monitoring, maritime security, and infrastructure management. Thank you to Enterprise Ireland and the space community for supporting our mission to solve global challenges through SPACE AI. 📖 Read more:https://zurl.co/xEK8 #Ubotica #SPACEAI #IrishInnovation #CogniSAT6 #RealTimeData

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ASL Airlines Ireland will operate one Boeing B737-800(BDSF) in a CMI deal on behalf of DHL Worldwide Express, Cargo Facts reported. This is a ch-aviation PRO article. ▶ Full news story available here: https://lnkd.in/dip7EjqX Photo Credit: Tis Meyer / B737-700 #chaviation #aviationnews #aslairlines #dhl #boeing ch-aviation John Rawl Colin Grant Paul Broomer

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Brian Gleason is kicking off the Data Link Users Forum in Dublin, aligning airlines, cargo carriers, data link service providers, aircraft manufacturers, and avionics manufacturers. This collaborative effort addresses technical issues crucial to operators, resulting in the identification and resolution of multiple issues that enhance data link performance. The outcomes promise substantial operational and economic advantages for operators utilizing air/ground communication services. SAE Industry Technologies Consortia #DataLink #Aviation #Collaboration #l2aviation

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Make sure to join EirTrade Aviation’s Marketing & Business Development Manager, Christen Grant, tomorrow at 10:30 as she participates in the Optimising Aircraft EOL Activity Panel discussion at the PAM Conference. The panel discussion will explore the critical strategies being deployed and innovative approaches for optimising aircraft end-of-life (EOL) activity. Real Response Media #EirTradeAviation #AircraftMaintenance #AircraftDisassembly #EngineDisassembly #AssetManagement #PredictiveAircraftMaintenance

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📢 Low Cost Irish Airline recently published their FY24 results, ending March 31, 2024. We've added the original reports to the LCIA Part 2 course, along with a video where Guillaume commented on both. Trust us, understanding an airline's challenges can help you in your upcoming airline selection. Mentioning your knowledge of these reports shows maturity and awareness so try to highlight the positives and try to connect your eagerness to contribute to the airline's future. You'd be able to find the company-issued presentations in our eLearning course "How to Pass Low Cost Irish Airline Pilot Selections" and check out Guillaume’s comments inside the course. The annual report is not yet published. A further video will be issued when it is. Stay in the loop as we further update airline factsheets inside our other courses! Quick access to ✈️ LCIA Part 2: https://loom.ly/tKauPI8 We hope this updated content will be useful to you! 🌟 #PilotTraining #AirlineSelection #Aviation #LowCostIrishAirline

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AAM Study Offers Potential “to Revolutionise Irish Commuting.” Electric Aviation Maven (EA Maven), is collaborating with Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) to research the potential impact of advanced air mobility (AAM) in Ireland, reports a press release. The country offers an ideal environment for flying taxis and other innovative air travel solutions with its compact size and mild climate. The partners are committed to transforming Ireland’s mobility landscape by evaluating the feasibility and impact of integrating AAM solutions through encompassing population centres, transport habits and potential commercial aviation routes. Their study highlights significant environmental, economic and efficiency benefits for the country. https://lnkd.in/e-WaaK72 #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricAviation #FutureMobility #IrishTransport #FlyingTaxis #AAMResearch #SustainableTransport #IrishInnovation #MobilitySolutions #AviationTrends

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Still only in its third year, the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) annual conference has already become an industry highlight. It relies on sponsorship, none more so than from principal sponsor Gulfstream Aerospace, which this year also provided its Chief Developmental Test Pilot, Eric Holmberg, as the keynote speaker. Read the fascinating interview with Eric in this link https://lnkd.in/e8Z5ykBG Great interview by Paul E Eden #privateaviation #privatejet #luxurytravel #aircraft #airtravel #Aviation #Bizav #bizjet #BusinessAviation #IBGAA #aviationindustry #Gulfstream #innovation #Ireland #NBAA #EBAA #IBAC

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An extract from the Editorial content by Paul E Eden in the winter edition of EVA Magazine "November saw me in Ireland for the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) annual conference. Only the third such event, it built massively on 2023, attracting delegates, speakers and panellists from around the world. The venue was spectacular, the discussion stimulating and production second to none." "The industry still has a way to go on its messaging, how it projects itself to government, the media and public, but in that regard there is definite and promising change. During his opening address at the #IBGAA annual conference, Minister James Lawless TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, stated: “Aviation is one of humanity’s greatest achievements and business aviation is a critical function imperative for business and trade.” The Irish Government, at least, seems to understand. #businessaviation #aviation #airtravel #bizav #aviationindustry #airports #gulfstream #innovation #aircraft

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There can be few better examples of what can be achieved through industry cooperation than the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance offered to business jets flying through Shannon Airport. Since 2010, Business Jet passengers have been able to preclear US customs and border requirements at Ireland’s Shannon Airport. EVA Magazine in this article reveals the background to the much-valued facility. There's huge credit due to various officials in U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington DC and also CBP Port Directors based in Shannon Airport who worked to make Shannon CBP  Preclearance the success that it now is. CBP were innovative in their thinking and worked closely with industry and airport officials to iron out the initial process issues. Great article by Paul E Eden Editor at EVA Magazine! #businessaviation #ShannonAirport #Bizav #aircraft #airtravel #aviation #Shannon #aviationindustry #aviationnews #preclearance #cbp #homelandsecurity #privatejet #luxurytravel #Ireland #IBGAA #nbaa

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ORIX Aviation announce that S&P Global Ratings have affirmed a Strong overall ranking on ORIX Aviation Systems Ltd as an aircraft servicer in Ireland, accompanied by a stable ranking outlook. According to S&P Global’s report, the Strong aircraft servicer ranking for ORIX Aviation reflects the company’s stable portfolio and long track record of aircraft lease management, its experienced leadership team, robust operations infrastructure and ORIX Aviation’s demonstrated track record of remarketing aircraft. ORIX Aviation CEO James Meyler commented; “S&P Global’s ranking of ORIX Aviation is the highest commendation available and is a testament to the solid platform that we have built over the past 3 decades. Our ranking is accompanied by a Stable outlook which is also reflective of the industry’s current position and future growth potential. This affirmation from S&P Global endorses the actions that ORIX Aviation take on a daily basis to deliver value for our clients.” https://lnkd.in/eCAnJezC

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The three largest aircraft lessors based in Ireland - Aercap, Avolon and SMBCA - have a combined fleet of over 2500 commercial aircraft. Add in the 650 owned by Ryanair and you have the equivalent of 15% of the entire global commercial fleet being managed out of Ireland by these four alone. I can think of no other mass market worldwide where Ireland has such power. That means we have a big dog in the fight about aviation policy in Ireland, Europe and globally. The DG of IATA notes in his latest update (attached) that airport and ATC infrastructure is a key potential chokepoint for air travel growth worldwide and needs to be managed carefully. Irish politicians and policymakers were ahead of their time when building that second runway in Dublin airport. Those before them helped build an ATC system that covers a large swathe of the eastern Atlantic. The task ahead is to optimise those assets and the key to unlocking them both lies at home.

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🚁 Aerial Cities is back on November 13-14! 🚁 Last year at Aerial Cities, our CEO Dario Di Martino led an incredible panel discussing revenue and investments in the drone and UAV industry. 🎤 We heard from leading voices like and Glen Lynch (CEO of Volatus Aerospace) and Tim Shattock (Aviation Advisor at Irelandia Aviation) who emphasized the urgency of this pivotal moment for UAVs, alongside Eric Brock (Founder & CEO at Ondas Holdings) and Marcus Rowley, CFA (VP Portfolio Development at Falko). 🛩️ This year, Dario will be back at Aerial Cities as the discussion heats up even more, diving into investor views on scaling businesses in the eVTOL space. We will be there with Gordon Baker (Policy Lead for Robotics at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), Gabriela Matic (Venture Partner at Aerospace Xelerated), and Gary Cutts (Challenge Director at Future Flight Challenge Programme of UK Research and Innovation). ⭐ 💬 Will you be attending Aerial Cities by DroneTalks.online this year in London on November 13-14? Let us know if you'll be there, and don't miss out on this essential industry-wide conversation about the future of drones, UAVs, and urban air mobility. The next few years are crucial. Now is the time to collaborate, innovate, and plan for the future of aerial transportation. 💡 ⚡ #AerialCities #UAV #DroneIndustry #eVTOL #InvestmentInAviation #UrbanAirMobility #Aerospace #Innovation #ScalingBusinesses

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Aviation Graphix Achieves SMS Approval from the Irish Aviation Authority Aviation Graphix is proud to announce that our Safety Management System (SMS) has been approved by the Irish Aviation Authority and is now fully integrated into our Production Management System. Safety is our highest priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a positive safety culture throughout our organization. This commitment is embraced by every member of our team and is central to our operations. If you require parts manufactured to the highest quality and safety standards, released with an EASA Form 1, please do not hesitate to reach out to us: Email: • [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected]

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#DisruptiveTech 🟡 The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Irish space AI company Ubotica Technologies have published a research paper on ‘Dynamic Targeting’ for Earth observation, showcasing developments in smart sensing concepts.  Presented last week at the International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation for Space, in Brisbane, Australia, the research paper explores how Dynamic Targeting enables the deployment of sensors to continuously scan the Earth, detecting interesting and even dangerous events, such as wildfires, volcanic activity and covert marine vessels. Once an artificial intelligence (AI) model identifies a potential risk, the system autonomously reorients the satellite for the best follow-up observation angle, capturing a detailed image confirming the presence of a potential risk, and immediately transmitting critical insights in real time. #ai #space #sensors #earthobservation #satellite Space Intel, Campaign Catapult, Pravo Consulting

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Manna Drone Delivery, an Irish deep tech scale-up, is not only developing autonomous flying robots that promise to make suburban deliveries faster, more affordable, and environmentally friendly, but also finding success in navigating the complex regulatory landscape to put the technology in the air. Founded five years ago, Manna has quickly established itself as a world leader in drone delivery, particularly in achieving economic viability. The company has been delivering to customers' houses for over three years, starting in Ireland and expanding to the United States and soon to Finland. Today, Manna has completed over 180,000 flights and has raised over $40 million in funding. To put that into context, their competitors are Google and Amazon, and another comparable company raised $950 million. Yet, despite a leaner warchest, Manna finds itself at the forefront of the industry, succeeding where others have been failing for years. Looking ahead, Manna plans to scale across 20 European locations over the next 12 months, marking the start of their revenue growth phase, says Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna. “We've focused on getting the unit economics right and the product right. Now, we're ready to scale revenue.” Read the full story and learn about EIC Scaling Club's role in Manna's journey in our latest article – the link will be in the comments below! Yours truly, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen; William Stevens; Teresa Cunha; Nicolette Komitska; Denitsa Nenkova; Yasemin Baran; Iva Tchetinova; Ricardo Greenfield; Valentin Marin; Etienne P.; Josemaria Siota; Alberto Garcia Picazo; Alizée Blanchin; Lucas MAURICE; Carmo Cupertino de Miranda; Oriana B.; Cristiana Gonçalves; Rute Mata João; Márcia Macieira; Irmak Acar; Julia Gifford; Krista Krumina #EIC #EICScalingClub #ClubMember #SmartMobility #LastMileDelivery

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UK-based technology company CATAGEN LIMITED - a Net Zero Technologies company has made a significant milestone by becoming the first to submit a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sample to the newly established EU SAF Clearing House. This Belfast-based company is at the forefront of developing e-SAF from wind, water, and air, and bio-SAF from wind and sustainable organic waste. “Our purpose is to clean and decarbonize the air, and submitting our SAF sample to the EU SAF Clearing House gets us one step further on our roadmap to launching SAF from CATAGEN’s pioneering ClimaHtech E-FUEL GEN production model,” said Dr. Andrew Woods, Founder and CEO of CATAGEN. The ClimaHtech E-FUEL GEN technology leverages renewable hydrogen and sustainable carbon dioxide to create energy-dense liquid e-fuels. This innovative machine can produce clean fuels like SAF and e-diesel from renewable hydrogen (derived from water) and sustainable carbon dioxide (sourced from the air), powered entirely by renewable electricity. Dr. Woods emphasizes the significant economic and decarbonization opportunities this technology presents. Ricardo leads the consortium that created the EU SAF Clearing House, which includes members such as Trinity College Dublin, Intertek, Politecnico di Torino, ENVISA, and Spark Legal and Policy Consulting. This consortium is establishing a network of European and international testing facilities to guide fuel producers in assessing the environmental impacts of their products and meeting strict eligibility criteria. The EU SAF Clearing House aims to provide sustainability services for prospective fuel producers, focusing on nurturing a mature SAF supply chain in Europe. It will participate in technical events, advise on research and innovation, and promote policy coherence to advance the SAF industry. Read the full article on our blog. #AvfoilNews #CATAGEN #SustainableAviationFuel #SAF #CleanEnergy #RenewableFuels #Decarbonization #EFSF #ClimaHtech #Innovation #EnvironmentalSustainability #EUClearingHouse #AviationFuel #GreenTechnology #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #BioSAF

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