Defunct regional airline of the United Kingdom (2022–2023)
This article is about the airline that re-launched in 2022 and ceased operations in 2023. For the original Flybe that ceased operations in 2020, see Flybe (1979–2020).
Flybe
IATA
ICAO
Callsign
BE[1]
BEE
JERSEY
Founded
13 September 2020 (2020-09-13)[2]
Commenced operations
13 April 2022 (2022-04-13)[3]
Ceased operations
28 January 2023 (2023-01-28)[4]
AOC #
2470[5]
Hubs
Belfast–City
Birmingham
Fleet size
8[6]
Destinations
17[7]
Parent company
Cyrus Capital Partners
Headquarters
Birmingham Airport, Bickenhill, England
Key people
David Pflieger (CEO)[8]
Kevin Hatton (Chairman)[9]
Website
www.flybe.com
Flybe (pronounced /ˈflaɪˌbiː/), styled as flybe, was a British regional airline based at Birmingham Airport, England. It commenced operations using the name of a former airline in 2022, but ceased operations and entered administration on 28 January 2023.
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^Dyson, Molly (27 October 2021). "Re-emerging Flybe appoints new CEO". Business Travel News Europe. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
^Dyson, Molly (27 October 2021). "Re-emerging Flybe appoints new CEO". Business Travel News Europe. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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