Knock Airport signs agreement with New York airport

Anton McNulty

Ireland West Airport Knock have formed a partnership with a New York based airport which they hope will promote and develop air access between the two airports.
A delegation from Ireland West Airport Knock, headed by Managing Director, Joe Gilmore travelled to New York where they signed a ‘sister airport agreement’ with Stewart International Airport which is located in Orange County, New York.
The main aim of the partnership is to share market research data to develop air services between the two facilities; promote each other’s regions along with developing direct access between them by working on joint marketing presentations with the goal of increasing tourism and economic growth between the two regions.
The historic event was also attended by Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, Peter Hynes and Cathaoirleach, Cllr Richard Finn as well as representatives from Sligo County Council. Mayo County Council are one of seven local authorities in the west and north west who are stakeholders in Ireland West Airport.
Mr Gilmore said he looked forward to developing the partnership between the two airports and enhancing the knowledge and expertise of both parties.