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Flybe deal protects flights at Inverness Airport


By Ian Duncan

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A Flybe aircraft.
A Flybe aircraft.

Troubled airline Flybe, which operates flights out of Inverness Airport, has welcomed a rescue plan which was agreed by the government this week.

Ministers have agreed to work with the company to work out a repayment plan to cover a significant tax debt which is understood to be in excess of £100 million.

There was uncertainty surrounding Europe’s biggest regional airline at the start of the week when it was thought to be on the brink of collapse.

However, after news of the latest development broke on Tuesday evening, Flybe issued a statement welcoming the support from the Goverment and described the move as a positive outcome.

The statement added that Flybe remained committed to providing air connectivity for the UK regions with the full support of its shareholders.

Mark Anderson, Flybe's CEO, said: "Flybe is made up of an incredible team of people, serving millions of loyal customers who rely on the vital regional connectivity that we provide.

"This is a positive outcome for the UK and will allow us to focus on delivering for our customers and planning for the future."

The airline's owners have also agreed to pump more money into the company and business secretary Andrea Leadsom has said the latest development would keep the company operating.


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