The Irish Aviation Authority is the civil aviation regulator for Ireland. We are responsible for the regulation of safety, security and consumer interests.
Hi Adam. Whilst you’re waiting for your
@NASA
trip, we would be honoured to give you a tour of the new air traffic control tower
@dublinairport
(Ireland's tallest building & best view in Ireland) - you'll see Irish ground control in action
#AdamLateLate
#LateLateToyShow
@rte
#EI9019
departed Beijing safely at 0416 IST and is now homeward bound to Dublin with vital PPE supplies for the country. Currently tracking north of Kazakhstan at 420, flight level 380. ETA Dublin 1506
#COVID19ireland
#irishaviation
Our very own Air Traffic Controller, Niamh Hennessy, clearing
@Ryanair
flight FR1964, for a historic take off – the first flight from the new
@DublinAirport
North Runway.
Hi Saoirse. We were touched by your story on the
#latelatetoyshow
and we would be honoured to welcome you for a tour of the the new air traffic control tower
@dublinairport
on the day of your flight. You'll be able to see your plane from 300ft up..
@RTELateLateShow
Lighting up the air traffic control tower
@DublinAirport
in blue and pink for International
#waveoflight2020
to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and show our solidarity with those who have lost and grieve
#feileacainwaveoflight
1/2: EI9018 we would like to wish you and all the crew a safe and successful flight and also say a big thank you for all your efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, from everyone in the IAA - Go n-eirí an t-ádh leat agus Slan abhaile
Good luck to Dublin and Kerry in the All Ireland final this Sunday. The Dublin air traffic control tower has been lit up blue for the first time in support of our colleague Jim Gavin, as he aims to lead Dublin to an historic 5 All Ireland titles in a row.
@dublinofficial
The IAA and ESB have lit the Beacon of Light from Ireland's tallest building as part of the
@rte
#ShineYourLight
#LonraighdoSholas
campaign. The light will continue to shine nightly at 9pm while the
#COVID19
crisis continues, acting as a symbol of hope for the country
#Hope
Tonight, we're lighting the new visual control tower
@DublinAirport
in recognition of the vital role that our female staff play in delivering safe skies for all air passengers.
#IWD2021
#ChooseToChallange
#welcomehome
"EI9019 Failte abhaile. Dublin ATC are proud to be guiding you home safely today. On behalf of the IAA and the entire nation I would like to express our appreciation for all you are doing during this time of need. Audio at
#covid19ireland
@rtenews
We can confirm all appropriate permissions have been given for the most important flight in the Irish aviation calendar.
#santa
#christmas
All the best to Santa, the reindeers and the good people
@AirNav_Ireland
who will guide the crew into Irish airspace on Christmas eve......
Irish Air Traffic Controllers play a crucial role in bringing loved ones home safely for Christmas. Irish Air Traffic Controllers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
#Christmas
#Aviation
#AviationIreland
1/3 IAA CEO Peter Kearney "The iconic new Air Traffic Control tower at Dublin airport is a beacon at the gateway to Ireland and now it will shine a light for those who need it most. Now more than ever we need to keep each other safe, by staying apart"
#StayHomeSaveLives
Many thanks to Air Traffic Controller Eamonn McCabe at the Dublin Control tower for his outstanding service to Irish aviation over the years. All the best for your retirement!
Listen to Eamonn's last shift on air in this great clip @
@iatca
#irishaviation
We are committed to supporting a future where everyone is ensured equality within the workplace. So this week we lit the new Air Traffic Control
@dublinairport
in support of
#PRIDE2020
We support
#diversityandinclusion
in the workplace, and all those in the
#LGBTI
community
Congratulations to
@DublinAirport
on the official opening of the North Runway. The new runway is a crucial piece of national infrastructure and we are delighted to play our part in it making it happen. Our new tower will control aircraft movements from the new runway.
On the longest night of the most difficult year in living memory, we are shining a light in solidarity with everyone affected by the crisis
#ShineYourLight
#LONRAIGHDOSHOLAS
@rte
The new Dublin Air Traffic Control lit up in honour of our health care workers on the frontline battling the
#COVID19ireland
crisis. Irish Aviation thanks you for your selfless work in these difficult times - pause 4 applause at 8pm
@HSELive
#HealthcareHeroes
Today we launch the IAA’s new air traffic control tower at Dublin Airport. At 86.9 metres, it is the tallest inhabited building in the country.
With a 360-degree view of Dublin airport, read more about the new addition to Dublin’s skyline:
#NewATCTower
The IAA is an essential service and we will remain in operation in order to assist with the repatriation of Irish citizens and to keep Ireland’s airspace & airports open to ensure essential medical and other supplies continue to flow
#covid19ireland
@HSELive
Safety notice: Following an incident earlier today in
#creeslough
in
#donegal
, an airspace restriction has been put in place in the vicinity of the area. For more info. visit
In case you missed it, IAA Air Traffic Control at Dublin featured on
@RTELateLateShow
last night as part of a piece on the ongoing
@AerLingus
humanitarian flights to Beijing to bring home vital PPE supplies
Watch it now at
Big thanks to all the children at
@Temple_Street
today for making the Christmas party at the new Dublin control tower such a unique experience... wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year
Great to see Emerald Airlines take off on it's inaugural flight from Donegal to Dublin in the superb
@AerLingus
livery. Onwards and upwards.... ✈️
#aviation
2/2: The IAA has worked intensively with
@AerLingus
to ensure that the flights take place and we wish our friends and colleagues in Aer Lingus the very best to ensure that these flights deliver the necessary supplies back to Ireland
#COVID19ireland
#coronavirus
Happy 80th birthday
@DublinAirport
today. Our air traffic controllers have been guiding flights to and from the airport for 8 decades from the three visual control towers
#irishaviation
We are proud to celebrate
#atc100
and recognise the invaluable work done by air traffic controllers at home and around the world
#internationalday
oftheairtrafficcontroller
View from the new IAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Dublin Airport which will facilitate Parallel Runway Operations by 2021 and be one of the Tallest Structures in Ireland. Project is currently progressing well.
More Info -
#AviationIreland
#Ireland
We are working 24/7 to ensure that Ireland’s airspace & airports remain open so that vital supplies, such as medicines, medical equipment & essential goods continue to flow into the country. Safety is paramount in our oversight of these flights at this time
#COVID19ireland
Today we celebrate our air traffic controllers and the engineering & HF teams for their professionalism and dedication - keeping skies safe for passengers and crew
#AirTrafficController
@iatca_ire
#irishaviation
Congratulations to our colleague Jim Gavin and the Dublin team on an historic victory. Hard luck to Kerry - two exceptional teams, proud to be Irish watching this unique occasion. The Dublin tower stands proud tonight
@dublinofficial
#fiveinarow
Today, we're celebrating pilots as they fly through Irish controlled airspace and land, taxi & take off at
@DublinAirport
@ShannonAirport
&
@CorkAirport
...and all the best to those new pilots as they take up their first licences. Stay safe on
#WorldPilotsDay
Tonight at 7pm we lit our Tower in pink and blue in solidarity with bereaved parents all over the world. For bereaved parents, every day is a day where they remember and grieve their precious and loved babies.
#FeileacainWaveOfLight
Féileacáin
Happy St Patrick’s Day from everyone at the IAA to all of you at home and abroad - keeping our skies safe during these difficult times
#lafeilepadraig
#StPatricksDay
A few more stunning shots from the
#shineyourlight
tower lighting on Saturday last - a beacon of hope for everyone in Ireland
#COVID2019
Many thanks to
@AndresPoveda
and Joe Ladrigan for taking these amazing pictures and more on the night
Congratulations to Aine O’Gorman and Grainne Cronin on their Contribution to Irish Aviation 2019 awards - pioneering female leaders and an inspiration to generations of women in
#irishaviation
#santa
spotted on
@DublinAirport
screens! We’re very excited to welcome him tonight in Irish airspace before he visits every house with toys and presents for all the girls and boys
#ChristmasEve
In recognition of the centenary of Air Traffic Control we will be showcasing ATC towers from around the world starting with our very own tower in Cork. Live operations started in the tower on 20th October 2009, after an 18 month construction and fit out
#atc100
Tonight, at 7pm, we lit the air traffic control tower in pink and blue in honour of
#WaveOfLight
and to remember all those who have lost and grieve
#feileacainwaveoflight
Please light a candle or light up your house pink and blue tonight at 7pm, in support of all those who have lost loved and longed for babies. October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
#waveoflight2020
#feileacainwaveoflight
#pregnancyloss
Season's greetings from everyone at the IAA.
Following the most challenging of years, we are looking forward to 2021 with hope and optimism.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Last night, our air traffic controllers featured in the
@DublinAirport
80th Anniversary special edition programme on
@RTENationwide
In case you missed it, watch it back now on the RTE Player @
#irishaviation
On this International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, we extend our gratitude to the dedicated Air Traffic Controllers worldwide. Their commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and airline crews navigating airspace is admirable. Let's join the global aviation community…
Key elements of the restart plan include:
Resumed use by Ireland of the EU Traffic Light System;
Exemption from testing and quarantine for people with documentary proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid19;
Deployment of rapid antigen testing in addition to PCR
1/2: The IAA has been actively involved with
@AerLingus
in supporting the planning effort for special humanitarian flights from China. These flights carry the essential Personal Protective Equipment for the
@HSELive
to meet the ongoing challenges of
#COVID19ireland
#coronavirus
1/3 - Drone Operator Approval Suspended
This operator flew a 9kg
#drone
over the public on a busy
@DubCityCouncil
street without the agreed safety measures in place. This resulted in suspension of their operational authorisation to carry out these types of operations.
#UAS
We’re delighted that our new control tower at
@DublinAirport
won the Engineering project of the year. Big thanks to
@BAMIrl
for their work on this project
#irishaviation
This day last year we honoured Aine O’Gorman & Grainne Cronin for their Contribution to Irish Aviation - pioneering female leaders & an inspiration to generations of women. Aviation needs strong leaders like them now more than ever as we emerge from the industry's biggest crisis
The IAA (
@IAApress
) has embarked on the construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Dublin Airport. Works are currently progressing well & the structure has reached a height of 80 metres.
The tower will be 87m high upon completion.
#AviationIreland
Pic:
@Michaelkelly707
At 419 metres from sea-level, our new high-gain VHF antenna system on Mount Gabriel in
#cork
have one of the best views in Ireland. This new array provide air traffic control with enhanced long-range VHF communications in North Atlantic Oceanic Airspace
#irishaviation
#AvGeek
The Govt has deemed the IAA to be an essential service. We will remain in operation in order to assist with the repatriation of Irish citizens and to keep Ireland’s airspace & airports open to ensure essential medical and other supplies continue to flow
#covid19ireland
@HSELive
Delighted to announce another key milestone has been reached in the construction of the new Dublin air traffic control tower. The building has now reached substantial completion on time. Certification by
@stwarchitects
and construction by
@BAMIrl_
#avgeek
#irishaviation