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Could A New Flybe Succeed Or Are We In For A Replay Of Monarch's Epic Failure To Relaunch?

With branding that is eerily similar to Flybe, could beregional be successful where the twice-defunct regional airline was not?

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Airline Failures: Which Carriers Did We Lose In 2023?

While there were quite a few bankruptcies during the year, there were only a handful of airline mergers that were completed.

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Did You Know That Flybe Once Operated The Boeing 737?

The airline flew the type for a short period in the mid-2000s.

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The Collapse Of Flybe: What Went Wrong

Flybe's first collapse came at the onset of the COVID pandemic following years of problems.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 164: Flybe 3.0, Single European Skies

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Flybe 3.0? Twice Failed Regional Airline Brand Is Up For Sale Again

Surely it’s not possible to resurrect the airline again?

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No Flybe 3.0: Rescue Talks Ended By Administrators

Administrators Interpath Advisory confirmed that it had closed acquisition discussions and will begin winding down the insolvent airline.

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Airport Slots: The Advantages Of Buying Bankrupt Flybe

The defunct airline has sought-after slots at London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Replaced By The A220: Where airBaltic's Dash-8 Turboprops Are Flying Now

Rather than a slow phase-out, the pandemic saw a swift and abrupt end to airBaltic's DHC Dash 8-400 operations. Where do the aircraft fly now?

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 155: Flybe/Flyr Bankrupt, Final Boeing 747 Delivery

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Flybe Competed With Other Airlines On 74% Of Its Routes

It faced huge competition and was rarely the biggest player. Was its resurrection mainly about slots and the potential ability to sell them?

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Wizz Air Is Hosting Recruitment Events For Former Flybe Crews

The airline is looking to staff its rapidly expanding flight network.

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Flybe Collapse: Administrators Blame Late Aircraft Deliveries

Demand for the regional carrier was there, but aircraft were not. Let's investigate the causes behind Flybe's second demise.

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Flybe Rescue Fares And Passenger Refunds: What You Need To Know

As Flybe collapses for the second time, what do passengers need to know if they are booked to fly?

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Flybe Placed Into Administration And All Operations Ceased

The failure of Flybe comes less than a year since it commenced operations.

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Flybe Announces Summer 2023 Schedule

The airlines will be adding flights to Bergerac in France and the Scottish city of Aberdeen and resuming other popular summer routes.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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Flybe Slashes Winter Schedule: Blames Late Airplane Deliveries

The majority of cuts come out of Belfast City Airport, and the London Heathrow to Leeds Bradford route will not continue

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Flybe Set To Launch London Heathrow-Newcastle Dash 8 Flights

The route will see Flybe take on UK flag carrier British Airways.

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