Waterford Airport pitched to EU as test site for future aviation tech

South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú is urging the EU to support it as a hub for drone research and sustainable aviation fuel development—sectors critical to aviation’s net-zero ambitions. Her pitch to EU transport leaders includes a pan-European fund that links regional airports with technical universities to accelerate aviation innovation. 

With runway expansion already on the table, Waterford could become a model for how underutilised infrastructure can drive future-focused growth.

Read the full article to see how regional airports could shape the future of aviation.