FLYBE UNVEILS RESTRUCTURING PLANS

UK-based airline Flybe changed its day-to-day operating structure to support its ongoing growth and European expansion. The airline will be split into three new divisions – Flybe UK, Flybe Europe and Flybe Aviation Support. “Flybe has identified a range of exciting opportunities for growth across a number of markets in Europe, organically, by joint venture and by acquisition. At the same time, we are continuing to grow market share in our UK market and aviation support business,” says Jim French, chairman and chief executive officer of Flybe. “In light of this, the group has recognised that it requires an operational