Substantial new business will be generated for Irish aerospace companies, following the visit of 26 senior Russian aviation specialists, according to the Irish Trade Board (ITB). The visit, which ended yesterday, included a one-day seminar with 25 Irish aerospace companies, organised by ITB.

The Russian delegation included representatives from leading Russian aviation companies such as Russian International Airlines and Transaero. According to ITB, Irish companies are poised to supply to Russian airlines with a large range of services.