IAC Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Hangar 7 in Shannon, Co. Clare
On Wednesday, February 5th, IAC marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event in honour of the five-year anniversary of the IAC Hangar 7 in Shannon, Co. Clare. The event was attended by our loyal customers, suppliers, airport neighbours and government agencies.
Martin O’Connell, CEO of IAC, took the stage to deliver opening remarks, extending a warm welcome to attendees and reflecting on the company’s growth trajectory. He shared 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, this 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. Designed with sustainability and operational efficiency at the forefront, the 92,000sq ft widebody hangar incorporates advanced features like 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.”
Speaking at the event Mary Considine, CEO, 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. We are immensely proud of this hangar, which takes pride of place on our airfield, and we look forward to many more years of success and growth for IAC.”
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.
About International Aerospace Coatings
IAC is a market leading aviation services company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland and Irvine, California. With 10 locations across Europe and the US IAC specializes in aircraft painting, aviation technical services, aircraft interior refurbishment and aircraft graphic solutions for aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, leasing companies, air cargo carriers, governments and other owners of wide- and narrow-body aircraft. IAC also provides engineering services and asset management solutions to help customers ensure regulatory compliance through its Eirtech Aviation Services division. For more information, visit www.iac.aero.
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