Philip Ireland

Philip Ireland is a seasoned aviation professional with 15 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Manager for Worldwide Airport Slots at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since June 2016. Ireland specializes in airport coordination, having spent 8 years in the Middle East and Europe focused on managing demand at capacity-constrained airports. Previous roles include Dubai Airport Slot Coordinator at ACL International, where responsibilities involved independent schedule coordination in accordance with IATA's Worldwide Slot Guidelines, and Airport Slot Coordinator with Airport Coordination Limited, providing services to various UK airports. Ireland began a career in aviation as an Executive Assistant at British Airways and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from London Metropolitan University.