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John Drysdale joins Aviation Industry Awards 2026 judging panel

John Drysdale, Director of Annadale Aviation and Senior Advisor to the Emerald Aero Group, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing extensive experience across aerospace business development, aircraft leasing, asset management, and airworthiness spanning airline, MRO, airport, and leasing sectors. An active member and Vice Chairman of Limerick Flying Club, Drysdale contributes both executive-level aviation industry expertise and a grassroots commitment to general aviation, pilot development, and aviation safety to the evaluation process.

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Michael Treacy named as judge for Aviation Industry Awards 2026

Michael Treacy has joined the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing extensive expertise in aerospace development, research funding, and international market leadership through his career at Enterprise Ireland. His appointment adds further industry insight to a judging panel recognising excellence and innovation across Ireland's aviation sector.

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Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026 reveals shortlist ahead of September ceremony

The Aviation Industry Awards UK has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, naming finalists across the majority of categories ahead of the awards ceremony on September 22nd, 2026 at the Park Plaza, London Riverbank, recognising outstanding innovation, leadership, and operational excellence from across the UK aviation sector. With entries assessed by an independent panel of industry and academic experts, the programme continues to stand as one of the most credible platforms for recognising achievement across the full breadth of UK aviation.

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Dr Kyriakos Kourousis announced as judge for Aviation Industry Awards 2026

Dr Kyriakos Kourousis, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Limerick, joins the judging panel for the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, bringing 25 years of experience across aircraft maintenance engineering, airworthiness management, and aeronautical research developed as an Aeronautical Engineer Officer with the Hellenic Air Force and as leader of the Airworthiness and Metal Plasticity research groups at UL. A registered Chartered Engineer and former Chair of the Royal Aeronautical Society Airworthiness and Maintenance Specialist Group, Kourousis contributes internationally recognised expertise in aviation technology, structural integrity, and airworthiness engineering to the evaluation of entries across Ireland's premier aviation recognition programme.

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September 22nd, 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank

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