Shannon Group is installing three new airbridges at Shannon Airport at a cost of a €1.8 million.
Over the next three years all 6 airbridges will be replaced. Airbridges are used to board passengers directly from the airport terminal building on to aircraft without exposing passengers and crew to the elements.
The airbridge is capable of accommodating over 22 types of large aircraft, excluding some smaller regional jets and was manufactured by CIMC-Tianda Airport Support in China.
The airport has recently invested €2.5 million in a state-of-the-art security screening system and €5.3 million on airfield rehabilitation works.
The sector is likely to face higher fuel costs as climate action measures across the globe gain momentum with some commentators saying that luxury flights should be curtailed to reduce emissions.
