Flying on course

Abstract

This case sets out the long-standing tradition of entrepreneurship and innovation in a public-sector organization located on the periphery of both Ireland and Europe. With regional development and employment creation at its core, the airport has grappled with technological innovation, regulatory changes, cyclical industry downturns and ownership restructurings in order to survive.

Keywords

aviation entrepreneurship innovation public sector strategy

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