IAA issue traffic staistics for November

The Irish Aviation Authority have warned that 2009 will be a challenging year for the organisation following a large dip in traffic during November 2008.

Overflights of Irish airspace were down 7.1% for the month over November 2007 at 22,385.

Terminal movements at the three state airports are well down for the month with Cork suffering the biggest loss. Movements at Cork for November were down 20.1% over the same month in 2007 at 4,295. Dublin was down 9% over the same month last year at 15,165. Shannon was likewise down 9% at 3,155 compared to 3,467 for November 2007.

Shanwick Radio handled 5.8% fewer flights for the month, YoY at 30,370.

In light of current market conditions, the IAA has proposed a number of measures designed to control costs and keep overheads down. This package is currently under consideration by the Unions. The authority also notes that in the UK, NATS also noted a similar pattern for the month of November.