Irish Air Corps

09/10/2026

What a day at AvCon 2026!

Well done to all our Air Corps personnel who made it such an engaging event, and a big thank you to 105 Sqn for the superb photography and video throughout 📸👏

08/10/2026

AvCon 2026.

What day it's been!

IrishAirCorps

07/10/2026

Today, crews from 301 Squadron, No. 3 Operations Wing, conducted a neonatal air ambulance mission, transporting newborn twins from University Hospital Galway to Sligo University Hospital.

The twins were accompanied by a specialist team from Dublin, comprising the National Neonatal Transport Programme (NNTP) nntp_neonataltransport and the National Ambulance Service Critical Care & Retrieval Services (CCRS) NAS Critical Care & Retrieval

Well done to our crews from 301 Squadron, technicians, operations staff, and all at No. 3 Operations Wing, and to our colleagues in the NNTP and NAS CCRS, for their professionalism in safely bringing two very special passengers to Sligo. We wish the twins and their family all the best.

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Eyes in the sky. 

A look back at some operational flying from our AW139 crews during recent security operations across Ireland, working alongside An Garda Síochána and our Defence Forces colleagues.

01/10/2026

Yesterday, an Irish Air Corps AW139 from 301 Squadron, No. 3 Operations Wing, conducted an air ambulance mission, transporting a very young patient from Casement Aerodrome to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.

The patient was accompanied by specialist teams from the National Neonatal Transport Programme (NNTP) and the National Ambulance Service Critical Care & Retrieval Services (CCRS).

Well done to the crew of 301 Squadron and all at No. 3 Operations Wing, and to our colleagues in the NNTP and NAS, for their professionalism in supporting this mission. We wish the patient and their family all the best.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to the Irish Air Corps personnel who formed today's Guard of Honour at Áras an Uachtaráin. Their professionalism, turnout and attention to detail during the ceremony reflected the very best of Óglaigh na hÉireann.

26/09/2026

Today marks 61 years since the death of Col James Fitzmaurice, one of the great pioneers of Irish aviation.

On 12 April 1928, Fitzmaurice, then Officer Commanding of the Air Corps, took off from Baldonnel in the Junkers W33 "Bremen" alongside Hermann Köhl and Baron Ehrenfried Günther von Hünefeld. When they landed on Greenly Island, Canada, the following day, the crew had completed the first east to west flight across the Atlantic, putting Baldonnel and Ireland on the world aviation map.

Col Fitzmaurice died on 26 September 1965 and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery. This afternoon, the Col James Fitzmaurice Commemorative Society and the Fitz100 Centenary Committee gathered at his graveside to lay wreaths and remember his achievements, with a piper's lament and an honour guard salute.

With the centenary of the Bremen flight approaching in April 2028, we look forward to supporting Fitz100 as they mark the occasion. Find out more at fitz100.ie

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

24/09/2026

Congratulations to the members of the 1st Air Corps Potential NCO Course who passed out at Casement Aerodrome today!

Over 19 weeks of demanding training in the Military Training School, Air Corps College, our newest junior leaders proved themselves ready to take up appointments at the rank of Corporal.

A huge thank you to the MTS staff and instructors, the logistics and support elements of the Air Corps College, and the Army No. 1 Band for making today possible. We also thank the families and friends who joined us and have supported these graduates throughout the course.

Comhghairdeas to all and best of luck back at your units!

23/08/2026

🛩️ On Friday, the Irish Air Corps was proud to be part of a special day at the Shannon Aviation Museum, as the new Eddie Ryan Wing was officially opened.

The wing honours the late Eddie Ryan, museum founder and former member of the Air Corps, whose lifelong passion for aviation began at Baldonnel more than 70 years ago. It is now home to an Irish Air Corps exhibition, preserving aircraft and artifacts that tell the story of military aviation in Ireland and the generations who served.

Congratulations to Jane Magill and all at the Irish Aviation Foundation on bringing this project to life, and on keeping Eddie's legacy flying for generations to come.

📍 Shannon Aviation Museum, Co. Clare