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Fexco appoints Gerry Hastings to head new aviation business

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Fexco has this week announced the appointment of Gerry Hastings as CEO of its new aviation business, Fexco Aviation Services.

The business aims to build Fexco’s position as the primary provider of services to the aviation finance market worldwide and will be headquartered in Shannon, with an office in Dublin.

Fexco Aviation Services will perform cash management, administration and accounting services for aviation related businesses. It will also provide Managing Agent services for aircraft and aircraft engine owning vehicles in the Asset Backed Securitisation sector.

Gerry Hastings has extensive experience in the aviation sector in finance roles for GPA, GECAS and AerCap. He joins Fexco, one of the world’s original and most established fintech organisations, after 11 years as Managing Director of Phoenix American Financial Services, a provider of administration and financial services to the aviation Asset Backed Securities (ABS) sector.

Fexco, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Killorglin, employs over 2,300 people across its suite of companies in 29 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America and Latin America.

“I am delighted to welcome Gerry to the Fexco team and have confidence that with his proven track record, he will build Fexco Aviation Services to become a premier provider of financial services to the aviation industry,” Denis McCarthy, CEO of Fexco Group, said.

“Gerry has vast experience in aviation having started his career with GPA in the early ‘90s. In particular he has been deeply involved in managing and shaping capital markets aviation financing vehicles for the last 25 years.”

Speaking about his new appointment Gerry Hastings added that he is very excited to lead Fexco Aviation Services in such a dynamic market and at such an exciting time in the industry. “Even at this early stage, we pride ourselves in providing excellent client service levels and in developing the strong business relationships with the leasing companies, clients, advisors and other significant players in the aviation market,” he said.

 

 

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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