Showing posts with label Cork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cork. Show all posts

Monday, February 10, 2014

Cork Airport - Passanger 10m

Cork Airport and Ryanair were celebrating as Ryanair’s 10 millionth passenger boarded at Cork Airport. To mark the occasion, Ryanair presented the 10 millionth passenger, Cork native Sinead Hurley, with a pair of return flights to Tenerife.

Cork Airport has operated Ryanair routes from the airport for 26 years with the airline initially operating a route to London Stansted. Passengers in the South West can jet off to a choice of 21 exciting destinations from Cork Airport.

Commenting on Ryanair’s milestone passenger figures, Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall Mac Carthy said, “I am delighted to welcome Ryanair’s 10 millionth Passenger through Cork Airport at the start of a new year and am excited to be looking forward to building on this significant milestone over the next 12 months.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Cork Airport - Crash Lessons

January 30, 2014 - European pilots welcome the comprehensive accident investigation report on the 2011 accident at Cork Airport, which took the lives of 6 people, including both pilots.

The investigation identifies not only a probable cause of the accident but looks beneath the surface and uncovers some fundamental failings in Europe’s aviation safety environment.

On February 10, 2011 a Fairchild SA 227-BC Metro III (ECITP) departed Belfast City (EGAC) Ireland for Cork Airport (EICK) with two flight crew and ten passengers. Upon its third attempt to land under low visibility at Cork the twin turboprop aircraft crashed on the runway killing its flight crew and six passengers.

After an in-depth investigation, the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) identified loss of control during an attempted go-around as the probable cause of the fatal accident. Along with that, it points at several significant contributing factors such as superficial oversight by aviation authorities, breach of existing aviation regulation by operators and company owners, insufficient pilot training, pilot fatigue and other operational and organizational deficiencies.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cork Airport - Crash report

THE FINAL REPORT into the Cork Airport crash that killed six people in 2011 has identified a number of systemic deficiencies that were significant to the fatal flight, concluding that the Spanish operator and Spain’s aviation regulator contributed to the incident.

After a three-year probe, the Air Accident Investigation Unit concluded that the probable cause of the crash was “loss of control during an attempted go-around initiated below decision height (200 feet) in instrument meteorological conditions”.

“Systemic deficiencies at the operational, organisational and regulatory levels were also identified by the investigation. Such deficiencies included pilot training, scheduling of flight crews, maintenance and inadequate oversight of the operation by the operator and the State of registration,” the report stated.

The AAIU identified a number number of factors as being “significant”, including tiredness and fatigue on the part of the flight crew members and inadequate command training and checking.

The investigators also said there was an “inappropriate pairing” of flight crew members and “inadequate oversight” of the remote operation by the operator and the State of the operator – in this case, Spain.

The aircraft, a Fairchild SA 227-BC Metro III registered in Spain as EC-ITP, was operating a scheduled commercial air transport flight from Belfast City to Cork on 10 February 2011 with two flight crew members and ten passengers on board.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Cork Airport - The Loop

The Loop, the name for airport shopping at Cork Airport, which brings you some of the best brands from home and around the world at prices that won't be beaten downtown.

International brands such as Benefit, L'Occitane, Chanel, Dior, Clarins and LancĂ´me as well as Souvenirs, Crystal, Fashion, Jewellery and Sunglasses all feature as part of The Loop range.

Local produce including wonderful cheeses, smoked salmon and other specialities from the Cork region.

Liquor to suit all tastes, tobacco and confectionery are also available at The Loop.

Shop & Collect is a free service now available for passengers travelling within the EU.

Shop now before you fly, then simply collect on your return. We will store yout purchases for you while you are away and upon your return to the airport, they will be waiting for you and the Shop & Collect collection point in the Arrivals Hall after you have collected your luggage and cleared customs.

The Loop at Cork Airport - Price Promise

The Loop gives you a promise – Never beaten by downtown prices or double the difference refunded.*

Terms and conditions apply.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Cork Airport - Development Council

I am pleased that Minister Varadkar confirmed to me that a Development Council for Cork Airport will be established.  This will provide the forum for all key stakeholders who have an interest in the development of Cork Airport to engage with management and contribute to the further growth of the airport.

Cork Airport serves the entire region of Ireland South, making it a convenient airport of choice for a population of almost 1 million.  It is also on the door step of many large international businesses and at the centre of Cork’s growing international reputation as a key IT hub.  These clear competitive advantages reinforce the potential of Cork Airport and its importance to our local, regional and national economies.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Cork Airport - Sunny Cork 2013

Cork was the sunniest part of the country last year, with July its sunniest month since records began.
The weather station at Cork Airport recorded just over 1,488 sunshine hours over the year, the highest annual total.

Overall, sunshine totals recorded throughout the country were just on or above average, with June and July the sunniest months, according to Met Eireann’s annual summary for 2013.

Almost 265 hours of sunshine were recorded during the month of July at Cork Airport, its sunniest month since records began in 1962.

Most stations recorded their sunniest day of the year between June 7 and 10, with the highest daily sunshine amount — 16 hours — recorded at Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, on both June 7 and 8. These were Ballyshannon’s sunniest days since records began there in 1966.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Cork Airport - Transatlantic Service

CORK Airport is in talks to secure a transatlantic service from 2015 after it confirmed a recovery in passenger numbers to 2.3m for 2013.

The revelation came as Aer Lingus Regional (ALR) is to boost capacity from Cork Airport by 25pc with the aim of achieving 300,000 passengers next year.

The airport also confirmed that Ryanair has enjoyed a 30pc hike in passenger numbers over the past year.

ALR confirmed it is to launch a new route from Cork to Newcastle and expand existing services to Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester.

The expansion is part of a national drive to achieve two million passengers by 2018 following a welcome 10pc growth in passenger numbers this year.

Two brand new ALR aircraft will be based in Cork to operate the routes with peak operations to the UK achieving 174 flights weekly.

The announcement came after Cork was effectively omitted by Ryanair and Aer Lingus from their major 2014 route expansion programme which targetted Dublin and Shannon.

But ALR confirmed that the decision to expand Cork operations and target 20pc passenger growth in 2014 was a direct result of the Government’s decision to abolish the controversial travel tax.

“The airline is determined to grow both our passenger numbers and route network.  The addition of a new service to Newcastle and increasing of our capacity on three key routes from Cork provides real choice to the travelling public, and will serve to bring further visitors to the region.,” ALR/Aer Arann chief commercial officer Simon Fagan said.

He added that there had been positive growth on major routes to the UK and ALR was anticipating further demand over the coming 12 months.

ALR/Aer Arann now operates from Cork to Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Jersey.

The airline also confirmed that it plans to double its operations on the Cork-Rennes (France) route from June.

Cork Airport director, Niall MacCarthy, said the ALR announcement was a major strategic boost.

“This is an excellent development for Cork Airport.  ALR will grow from 50 to 63 departures a week next summer from Cork Airport providing 50,000 extra seats in and out of the region,” he said.

Ralph Riegel
Irish Independent

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Cork Airport - Charity Initiative

Christmas Charity Initiative in association with Red FM in aid of Bee for Battens, Make a Wish Foundation and Down Syndrome Ireland-


This Christmas at Cork Airport we have a special surprise about to take off!  From December 9th to December 20th our charity fundraising initiative ‘12 Days of Christmas’ in association with Red FM will take place at the airport. The charity initiative will see local choirs perform at Cork Airport over 12 days in the lead-up to Christmas to raise much needed funds for Cork Airport’s three charities of the year - Bee for Battens, Make a Wish Foundation and Down Syndrome Ireland.
Red FM’s Red Patrollers will be broadcasting live from the airport over the twelve days, helping to promote the initiative and spread some festive cheer to the thousands of passengers who will be returning home to the region for Christmas. All of the money raised will go to benefit the three charities and Cork Airport will also contribute to the fundraising total for these very worthy causes.

Cork Airport - Ready for Christmas

THE Christmas holiday travel season is now well underway as the final Gatherings of the year get set to take place in homes across the globe and Cork Airport is expecting a busy Christmas with over 100,000 passengers set to travel to and from Cork Airport between now and the start of the New Year.

While Cork Airport will have additional Customer Care staff on duty over the Christmas season to ensure passengers have an efficient and smooth journey through the airport, Cork Airport would like to advise passengers of some key tips for travelling.

Cork Airport spokesperson, Kevin Cullinane said: ‘We are gearing up for a busy festive season at Cork Airport and want to ensure that those travelling comply with check-in and airport security regulations. Passengers are reminded that Christmas Crackers cannot be accepted on flights so please do not bring them to Cork Airport, as you will have to leave them behind.

‘Many passengers take a lot of care and time to wrap Christmas gifts for family and friends, however we would ask passengers not to wrap these gifts so that they are not disappointed if they are requested to open these packages at the passenger screening area.’

Cork Airport’s terminal has been given a Christmas makeover to make sure that passengers arriving home are greeted with a traditional festive welcome. In addition, Cork Airport’s charity fundraising initiative ‘12 Days of Christmas’ in association with Red FM is taking place at the airport from December 9th until December 20th.

The charity initiative will see local choirs, singers and musicians performing at Cork Airport over 12 days in the lead-up to Christmas to raise much needed funds for Cork Airport’s three charities of the year – Bee for Battens, Make a Wish Foundation and Down Syndrome Ireland.

Cork Airport management and staff would like to wish all its customers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year ahead.

The Soutern Star

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