- Ireland’s aviation and aerospace sector supports 44,000 jobs.
- The sector contributes approximately €4.6bn to the economy.
- The figures were revealed at an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Farnborough.
- The industry spans aircraft leasing, maintenance, manufacturing and drones.
- Space-related innovation is a growing area of activity.
Ireland’s aerospace and aviation sector contributes approximately €4.6bn to the economy and supports around 44,000 jobs nationwide. The figures were revealed at an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to the Farnborough International Airshow. The industry spans aircraft leasing, maintenance, advanced manufacturing, drones, emerging air mobility and space-related innovation, reinforcing Ireland’s global reputation in aviation finance and related activities.
The sector’s contribution underscores Ireland’s position as a leading global hub for aviation finance. The aircraft leasing industry, in particular, has been a significant driver of growth, with major lessors maintaining substantial operations in Dublin. The Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Farnborough provided an opportunity to showcase Irish capabilities in advanced manufacturing, drones and emerging air mobility technologies. Space-related innovation is also emerging as a growing area of activity within the sector.
The figures represent a significant contribution to the Irish economy. The sector’s continued growth is supported by Ireland’s favourable regulatory environment and skilled workforce. Enterprise Ireland has not released a breakdown of the jobs by specific subsector. The trade mission to Farnborough highlighted Ireland’s commitment to maintaining its leadership position in the global aviation and aerospace industries.
Enterprise Ireland shared: “The industry spans aircraft leasing, maintenance, advanced manufacturing, drones, emerging air mobility and space-related innovation, reinforcing Ireland’s global reputation in aviation finance and related activities.”
