One of the highlights of his visit to the airport was getting to visit the Air Traffic Control Tower and watch the arrival of the Aer Lingus flight, as it landed at the airport.placeholder image
One of the highlights of his visit to the airport was getting to visit the Air Traffic Control Tower and watch the arrival of the Aer Lingus flight, as it landed at the airport.

Ireland West Airport welcomes Toy Show star for a VIP tour

Ireland West Airport were thrilled to welcome little Aron Gibbons, 6, from Westport to the airport this week.

Aron, who many will remember, lit up The Late Late Toy Show last month when he appeared on it with Ryan Tubridy telling all about his love for airplanes and airports.

On Monday last Aron was treated to a VIP tour of the airport where he got to see their brand new Fire Engine and their new fleet of Electric Vehicles.

Whilst on his tour he got to meet some of the Airport staff and see the inner workings of an International Airport.

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