The acquisition of twin-engine Cessna 310G, EI-ATC, allowed Iona to operate charter flights over water. This aircraft was to remain with Iona for 24 years. It is photographed on the Iona ramp following its return to service in January 1985. It was painted in the new Iona fleet colours.

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy

Cessna 404 Titan Ambassador, EI-BUM photographed 15 June 1987 – 4 weeks after delivery to Iona

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy

Seven of the eight Cessna 172's supplied to the Irish Air Corps by Iona in a formation flight from their base at Gormanstown on 7 April 1988

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy

Cessna T.303 Crusader, EI-BVP photographed over Powerscourt Demesne, Co. Wicklow, on 7 May 1988 – 4 weeks after delivery to Iona

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy

Embraer EMB. 110P1 Bandeirante, EI-BVX, photographed 5 July 1988

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy

Fokker F.27-600 Friendship, EI-FEA photographed at Dublin airport 25 April 1992. It was operated by Iona on behalf of Federal Express.

Photograph courtesy Paul Cunniffe

Fairchild-Hillier FH-227D, EI-CAZ displaying the joint DHL and Iona logos.

Photograph courtesy Leo Murray / Military Aircraft Photographs

Lockheed L188A Electra, EI-CHO in the colours of Channel Express. The Iona logo is inscribed forward of the rear exit door.

Photograph courtesy Leo Murray / Military Aircraft Photographs

The Iona fleet available for charter work was photographed at Iona ramp 12 March 1984 to promote the inauguration of the Dublin to Sligo scheduled route

Photograph courtesy Paul Duffy