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Dublin GAT transfer to DAA boosts business aviation
Alliance Aviation has handed its Dublin GAT to DAA to speed up private and charter air services.
The Dublin GAT transfer was finalised within the past 12 hours, with Alliance Aviation signing over control of its general aviation terminal (GAT) to DAA (Dublin Airport Authority). The change is intended to streamline handling and passenger flows for private, corporate and on-demand charter flights at Dublin Airport (DUB).
DAA takes responsibility for non-scheduled traffic operations and ground services previously managed by Alliance Aviation, aiming to create a more unified business aviation experience. Alliance Aviation’s move signals growing demand for dedicated facilities at Ireland’s busiest airport and a push to make private travel quicker and more efficient.
Dublin GAT transfer: what changes for business flyers
Passengers using private and charter services should expect fewer touchpoints and clearer access routes once DAA fully integrates the terminal. The transfer makes it simpler for operators and handling agents to coordinate slots, apron access and customer services under one airport-led framework.
- Dublin GAT transfer may reduce turnaround times and improve the passenger experience for non-scheduled flights.
- DAA ownership could unlock investment in facilities, security screening and dedicated parking for business jets.
- Alliance Aviation will focus resources elsewhere after completing the transfer to DAA.
Operational details — including staff transitions, signage updates and the timeline for full integration — were not disclosed in the initial announcement. Neither specific aircraft types nor flight numbers were listed. For business-aviation operators and frequent private flyers, the practical impact will be revealed as DAA implements new procedures at DUB.
Industry watchers view the handover as part of a broader trend where airport authorities centralise business-aviation services to deliver consistent standards and faster processing. For now, travellers and operators can expect a period of change as DAA aligns the GAT with Dublin Airport’s wider ground operations.
