Alliance Aviation Group Announces Official Handover of New General Aviation Terminal at Dublin Airport

Monday 17th November 2025

Dublin, Ireland – November 17, 2025 , Alliance Aviation Group announced a defining milestone for both the company and Ireland’s business aviation sector during the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) Business Aviation Conference at the K Club in County Kildare.

The company confirmed that the official handover of its new General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at Dublin Airport will take place in mid-February 2026, ensuring a seamless transition and continued excellence in service delivery. This marks a significant advancement in Ireland’s business aviation infrastructure and showcases the strength of collaboration between private sector innovation and public sector interests.

Earlier this year Alliance Aviation successfully developed a fully approved GAT within its Dublin FBO facility. Designed to the highest international standards, the terminal sets a new benchmark for efficiency, comfort, and security in private aviation. The facility features the latest C3 scanning security technology, meeting new regulatory requirements effective January 1, 2026, ensuring the terminal is fully aligned with the next generation of international aviation security standards.

"This is a significant milestone for Alliance Aviation and for Ireland’s fast-growing business aviation sector,"  said Brendan McQuaid, Co-founder and Managing Director of Alliance Aviation. "We’re proud to deliver a state-of-the-art facility that reflects our commitment to innovation and service excellence and firmly positions Ireland as a key global hub for business aviation."

The Alliance General Aviation Terminal will deliver a seamless, world-class experience for private operators, owners, and passengers as well as strengthen Ireland’s standing on the global business aviation stage.

Alliance Aviation and DAA partner on new Dublin private terminal

L-R: Brendan McQuaid, Co-founder and Managing Director of Alliance Aviation and Roy O'Driscoll,   Deputy Managing Director & Head of Commercial Business Development at Cork Airport

About Alliance Aviation

Alliance Aviation is a trusted provider of aviation services headquartered in Ireland, with operations across Europe and the Middle East. The Group operates the only dedicated general aviation hangar and full-service FBO at Dublin International Airport (EIDW), providing ground handling and maintenance, making it the only fully fledged FBO in the Irish capital.

In 2025, Alliance established Alliance Aviation Arabia, a Saudi entity dedicated to supporting the Kingdom’s aviation sector and Vision 2030 objectives.

The Group’s portfolio includes FBO handling, aircraft management, maintenance, and hangarage, all delivered with a focus on safety, operational reliability, and service quality.