Canada’s Conair Group has bought 11 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft formerly operated by UK-based regional carrier Flybe for conversion to airtankers.
UK regional airline Flybe could resume operations in early 2021, after a company associated with former shareholder Cyrus Capital Partners agreed to acquire the airline from its administrators.
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Senegal’s European expansion; British Airways starting Cornwall Airport Newquay flights; and Jazeera Airways adding a fourth destination in Turkey.
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at United Airlines’ plans to begin Chicago-Tel Aviv service; Eastern Airways taking over a former Flybe route; and Japan Airlines restoring Singapore to its network.
UK aviation and energy company Stobart Group is considering re-acquiring the fleet of aircraft it sold to Connect Airways as part of the latter’s takeover of UK regional carrier Flybe.
This week: Etihad Airways is launching a new service to Vienna; leisure carrier Condor is introducing long-haul flights from Dusseldorf; and Eastern Airways is once again operating its own scheduled network of routes.
Airline associations and unions have reacted angrily after the British government failed to include any support measures for UK airlines in its 2020 budget in light of the collapse of regional carrier, Flybe.
The collapse of regional carrier Flybe saw another UK-based airline bite the dust, but administrators EY confirmed that its MRO affiliate Flybe Aviation Services will continue operating.
The UK government is refusing to comment on media reports that it is preparing to take further action to prop up financially troubled regional carrier Flybe.
UK transport and infrastructure investor Stobart Group has provided £9 million ($12 million) in additional funding to cash-strapped UK regional airline Flybe, blaming delays in securing EU competition clearance as contributing to the airline’s current plight.
UK regional carrier Flybe will continue flying after its owners pledged further funding and a rescue deal was reached with the UK government, including a review of UK air passenger duty (APD) tax.
As speculation mounts about the future of regional airline Flybe, Routes looks at the carrier’s network and the important role it plays in UK connectivity.
