PICTURES: Shannon-based IAC celebrates significant milestone

Shannon-based International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the IAC Hangar 7.

The special event to mark the milestone was attended by our customers, suppliers, airport neighbours and representatives of several government agencies.

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Speaking at the event, Martin O’Connell, CEO of IAC, shared some insights into the journey of bringing the IAC Hangar 7 project to life and the company’s continued focus on expansion and innovation.

Developed by The Shannon Airport Group, the multi-million-euro hangar project took over fourteen months to complete. Since beginning operations in 2020, IAC has created over 100 jobs at the facility.

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Designed with sustainability and operational efficiency at the forefront, the 92,000sq ft widebody hangar incorporates advanced features such as LED lighting, extensive natural light, an air recirculation system, and a heat recovery system for exhaust air.

Notably, it also houses the widest hangar door in Ireland, measuring 90 meters - wider than Croke Park.

To date, IAC has completed over 150 aircraft repainting projects within Hangar 7, including over 25 successful A350 projects.

IAC has completed aircraft with many of the world’s largest airlines and aircraft manufacturers such as Lufthansa, British
Airways, Air France, TUI, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Airbus and many more.

This investment has been a real success story for IAC and The Shannon Airport Group and will continue to be a real asset for IAC in the coming years enabling IAC to service customers to the highest standard.

Mr. O’Connell remarked: “The success of the aviation industry in Shannon is something we can all take pride in. IAC is honoured to be a key player in this vibrant community, and we look forward to many more years of success.”

Also speaking at the event,  Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said: "Congratulations to Martin O’Connell and the entire IAC team on the 5th anniversary of the IAC hangar at Shannon Airport Business Park. We are delighted to have
developed this state-of-the-art hangar for IAC.

"This investment marked a significant achievement as it was Ireland’s first aircraft hangar to be developed in almost 20
years. The many successes of Shannon’s aviation industry is something we as a country should be very proud of as we continue to be the focus of the world’s largest aviation companies. IAC’s success is a key part of this, supporting local employment and contributing significantly to Ireland’s GDP."

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Ms Considine says the Shannon Airport Group is "immensely proud" of the hangar, which takes pride of place on the airfield. 

In December 2024, IAC was recognized at the Aviation Industry Awards, taking home two prestigious awards: the ‘MRO Achievement Award,’ presented to Martin O’Connell, Group CEO, and the ‘Apprenticeship Programme Award,’ presented to
John Mulqueen, VP of Operations Europe.