The festival focused on the theme “The Future of Irish Aviation”. Conor McCarthy and Yvonne Moynihan gave were among the speakers at the event.
Organisers presented the Valour Award to 40 Quebec-based firefighting pilots and technicians. The team had supported California during the 2024/25 winter fires.
Adeline Grenier from the Embassy of Canada shared (accepting on behalf of the team) “We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition for the courageous work of our pilots and technicians.”