Irish Aviation Research Institute calls for competitiveness and structural change in Irish Aviation Policy Submission

Courtsey: Paul Doyle This document was submitted to Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on 24th July for the White Paper on Irish Aviation Policy. Introduction: The Irish Aviation Institute believes the opportunity presented by the formation of white policy on aviation is to further strengthen and enhance Ireland’s position in the aviation industry. In an increasingly competitive global industry the barriers need to be removed enabling airlines and companies compete to win new business and customers, creating new employment and growth opportunities. The white paper represents a unique opportunity to break the status quo of the past in relation to aviation policy; the department itself has to take a lead role, creating the necessary structures and policies to enable the industry to adapt to ever changing needs in a very competitive environment. The white paper must not become embedded policy but must be continuou