Ireland: Aviation

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Regulatory developments at both domestic and EU level are playing an increasingly important role in the aviation financing market.

The European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.

On 25 June 2025, the EU Commission published the ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety...

Arthur Cox is a full-service law firm with the capability to provide a 360 Irish law service to all participants in the aviation industry on all aspects of their business.

The European Commission (the "Commission") is actively preparing its response to US tariffs should the ongoing negotiations not reach a successful outcome.

Financing structures involving Irish entities often employ the use of a special-purpose vehicle ("SPV"), which is a company established specifically to hold title to the aircraft subject...

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport ("DOTTS") is the Government department responsible for aviation policy in Ireland. It is assisted in carrying out its functions by the following public bodies:

The Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") has announced the establishment of AirNav Ireland, a new commercial semi-state body delegated with the air traffic management functions and services of the IAA.