Flybe to be saved from bankruptcy after it is bought out by a Cyrus Capital affiliate
Bankrupt British airline Flybe is on track to return to the skies in early 2021 after Monday's announcement of its…
19 October 2020
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Former Flybe Dash 8 slams into parked Loganair Embraer ERJ-145 at Aberdeen Airport
On 16 June, a former Flybe De Havilland Canada Dash DHC-8-400 (registered G-JECK) was being prepared for departure after long-term…
17 June 2020
Ryanair launches £19.99 rescue fares for Flybe customers
Ryanair launched rescue fares starting from £19.99 on 5 UK routes to accommodate customers affected by Flybe’s collapse. These low…
5 March 2020
[Analysis] Coronavirus outbreak accelerates airlines industry consolidation; conserving cash key to survival
Only European airlines with strong shareholder backing and full access to capital markets are likely to survive the industry’s latest…
5 March 2020
Loganair steps in to safeguard UK air routes after Flybe collapse
Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, has reacted to the closure of Flybe by announcing plans to safeguard UK regional connectivity by taking…
5 March 2020
Flybe enters into administration
On 5 March 2020, struggling British airline Flybe entered into administration after the airline failed to secure a taxpayer loan…
5 March 2020
Flybe’s struggle for survival reaches climax; requests government bailout
Flybe has informed the government that its fragile financial state means it may not survive amid the current fall in…
4 March 2020
Ryanair calls on UK Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend Flybe APD exemption to all UK airline competitors
Ryanair, which is the largest passenger airline operating to and from the UK today (Thurs, 16 Jan) wrote to Chancellor…
17 January 2020
Flybe: “We don’t comment on rumour or speculation.”
Britain's biggest regional airline Flybe is trying to secure a rescue deal that would prevent its collapse, aviation industry sources…
13 January 2020
Flybe will become Virgin Connect
In 2020, British regional airline Flybe, based in Exeter, England will become Virgin Connect. In February 2019, the airline was…
15 October 2019
Connect Airways receives EC approval for Flybe acquisition (subject to conditions), securing the airline’s long-term future
European Commission formally approves Connect Airways acquisition of Flybe, Stobart Air and Propius Connect Airways must give up slots at…
5 July 2019
Flybe (operated by Stobart) stops flying between Southend and Antwerp after 31 August
As already announced yesterday in our forum, Flybe will stop flying the route between London Southend and Antwerp after 31…
3 July 2019
Flybe refuses boarding to a group of disruptive young people at Amsterdam Airport
On 30 June, a group of young people related to YouTuber and beauty influencer @KaiserCoby was denied boarding on Flybe…
2 July 2019
Connect Airways announces the appointment of Mark Anderson (VP Customer at Virgin Atlantic) as CEO
The Board of Connect Airways Limited, the company jointly owned by Virgin Atlantic Limited, Stobart Group and funds managed by…
13 June 2019
Flybe cancels dozens of flights after “crewing issues”
Today (3 April), British regional airline Flybe was forced to cancel dozens of flights due to crewing issues. The airline…
3 April 2019
[Video] Emergency evacuation initiated on FlyBe Embraer 195 after smoke and haze filled the cabin
On 28 February, a FlyBe Embraer ERJ-195LR (G-FBEJ) was lined-up and ready for take-off on runway 26 at Exeter Airport.…
28 February 2019
Connect Airways completes Stobart Air and Flybe acquisitions
Connect has acquired Stobart’s regional airline and aircraft leasing business for £40million, and completed the purchase of Flybe for £2.8million.…
24 February 2019
A Flybe Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 diverts to Birmingham Airport after engine failure
On 7 February, a Flybe Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 registered G-JECX took off from Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) to operate…
7 February 2019
Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group take over ailing Flybe
Flybe is being bought for £2.2m by a consortium known as Connect Airways including Virgin Atlantic (30%), Stobart Group (30%)…
11 January 2019
Flybe launches London City Airport route to Newcastle
The new route takes passengers right into the heart of London. Commuters from the north-east of England can now reach…
8 January 2019
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