 HASOI has developed links to aviation groups in Ireland, such as the Foynes Flying Boat Museum which offered moral support to the movement in its early days; it continues to be the main representing museum in Ireland for aviation (despite the fact that it only caters for flying boats).HASOI has acted as an intermediary between the media and aviation enthusiasts in Ireland, as in a Bloomberg International article in which the issue of troops in Shannon was discussed.This additional public presence has a double-edged effect for the group, although increasing public popularity for the causes of HASOI; it has also led to a situation whereby HASOI can be cornered into issues where they may not be able to represent the complete enthusiast and commercial membership of the movement.