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05/06/2026

Introducing Waypoint:Safety !Created with input from the aviation community from airlines and ground operations to drone operators, this new magazine shares insights on:

✔️ Safety developments
✔️ Human factors
✔️ Emerging risks
✔️ Best practice across the industry

Waypoint: Safety is all about working together. It highlights how safety in aviation depends on collaboration, shared responsibility, and continuous learning.
Read the first edition now -> www.iaa.ie/waypointsafety

We’d love to hear your thoughts and welcome contributions for future editions!

03/06/2026

✈️ Are your flights to Portugal disrupted? Know Your Rights!
Under EU Regulation EC 261/2004, if your flight is cancelled or delayed:
✅ Refund or Re-routing – You can choose a full refund or re-routing to your destination.
✅ Care & Assistance – Meals, refreshments, hotel (if needed), transport, and 2 free calls/email while you wait.
✅ Delays Over 5 Hours – You can opt for a refund instead of continuing your journey.
💡 Tip: If the airline doesn’t provide care, keep receipts for reasonable expenses and claim reimbursement later.
📌 Extraordinary circumstances? No extra compensation applies.
👉 Contact your airline first or visit their live updates page for guidance.

29/05/2026

Sunday, May 31st is International Cabin Crew Day!

Send this to a cabin crew member you know and make their day
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15/05/2026

**New Remote Pilot Certificate revalidation/renewal function in MySRS**

Please be advised that the IAA have launched a new Remote Pilot Certificate revalidation/renewal function in MySRS.

This enables applicants to revalidate an existing remote pilot certificate up to 10 days in advance of their certificate expiry.

Where a certificate has expired and is no longer valid applicants will be presented with the option to renew their certificate.

14/05/2026

The IAA has completed its Spring 2026 licensing round for travel agents and tour operators.
Some key facts:
✔️ 67 travel agents and 7 tour operators licensed
✔️ Licences valid for 12 months from 1 May 2026
✔️ Projected licensable turnover: €495.1m (agents) and €3.66m (operators)

A small number of agencies may not take new overseas bookings from 1 May 2026.

For the full list of licensed providers and important consumer guidance, visit:
https://www.iaa.ie/travel-trade/consumer/booking-a-holiday---am-i-protected-

13/05/2026

Following public consultation, the Irish Aviation Authority will establish a long-term drone safety zone over Cork City - helping to protect critical operations while supporting the safe use of drones.

Learn more about what this means:
https://www.iaa.ie/media/2026/05/13/irish-aviation-authority-to-establish-long-term-drone-safety-zone-over-cork-city-following-consultation

08/05/2026

✈️ As the summer season is now in full flight, we are reminding passengers to be respectful towards fellow travellers, cabin crew, airport staff, and airline employees.

Unruly conduct, including excessive alcohol or drug use and failure to comply with crew instructions, poses serious safety risks and will not be tolerated.

The Irish Aviation Industry has united under a joint declaration to promote:
- Ongoing passenger awareness
- Robust support for frontline staff
- Responsible alcohol and drug consumption
- Structured collaboration across aviation stakeholders

📘 Read the full declaration here: https://www.iaa.ie/safety/unruly-passenger-behaviour
Let’s work together to ensure a safe and respectful travel experience for all.

Note: AI imagery used in post

01/05/2026

Save the date! Friday, 22/05/2026 - 12pm to 1pm The Open Category Drone Safety Forum
The IAA invites you to join our UAS Inspectors for an open forum conversation on Open Category Operations. Topics of discussion will include applications to operate in UAS restricted/prohibited zones, remote ID, Remote Pilot expirations and renewals, Cork UGZ Consultation, and more. We also want to hear what is most important for you, the operators. To share your questions with us in advance of the Safety Forum, please visit the pre-meeting questionnaire link below and submit your question no later than 15 May at 5pm. This deadline will ensure our Inspectors have adequate time to review questions received and prepare well-informed responses. Questions received after this time may not be addressed.
We are looking forward to this opportunity to engage with you directly to ensure that we have the opportunity to address your concerns and to share developments from the IAA perspective.
Link to the pre-meeting questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/kBCeWbwG9v (note: this form is for questions ONLY, no need to use it to register)

27/04/2026

Did you know that most drones are required to broadcast their identity and other information over Bluetooth and WiFi that you can pick up with just your mobile?
This is called Direct Remote ID. There are several free ‘Drone Scanner’ apps available on the App Store or Play Store.
You can report any safety concerns relating to drones to iaa.ie/dronealert. Please include and information obtained from direct remote id to assist us in our investigation.

24/04/2026

As we approach World Pilots’ Day on the 26th of April✈️
A huge thank you to the professionals whose skill and professionalism help keep our skies safe, every day.

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