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Aer Lingus to use USCBP at Shannon from May 2010
Fri, Mar 12 2010 6:25 PM

In a much welcomed move, Aer Lingus announced today that it had applied to the US Port Director at Shannon Airport for approval to start using full US Customs and Border Protection clearance at the airport. The service will be used on the airline's Shannon to New York service once approval is given in early May 2010. The carrier says that this will mark the... Read More...

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Filed under: Shannon Airport, Aer Lingus, Dublin Airport, USCBP

US Ambassador Rooney at Shannon for launch of USCBP clearance
Tue, Mar 2 2010 7:12 PM

The United States Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney was on hand at Shannon yesterday for the inauguration of full US Customs and Border Protection clearance for General Aviation. As of March 1, US bound corporate aircraft landing at Shannon may avail of full clearance at Shannon if they so wish. Local politicians including local TDs (MP) Pat Breen, Fine Gael... Read More...

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Filed under: Shannon Airport, USCBP

Secretary Napolitano and Ambassador Rooney announce expansion of pre clearance at Shannon Airport
Thu, Feb 25 2010 5:45 PM

US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and US Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney have announced the expansion of DHS pre clearance at Shannon to include private aircraft from March 1 2010. “Working together to enhance aviation security is vital to ensuring the mutual safety of the United States and Ireland,” said Secretary Napolitano. “Expanding... Read More...

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Filed under: Shannon Airport, USCBP, DHS

US CBP clearance at Shannon for westbound bizjets to commence "in coming weeks".
Fri, Jan 29 2010 9:51 PM

Ever since full US customs and Border Protection clearance was introduced at Shannon for commercial flights in August of last year the big question has been when would the facility be extended to business aircraft ? A significant number of westbound bizjets have fuel stopped at Shannon for many years but their arrival point on US soil after departure from Shannon... Read More...

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Filed under: Shannon Airport, Noel Demspey, USCBP