Up, up and away as rejuvenated Aer Arann takes off

Aer Arann, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, is on an upward curve and bucking the problematic trend being experienced by other European regional airlines.

In little more than a year the airline has gone from uncertainty to a new dawn following the completion of a takeover by FTSE-listed company the Stobart Group and the signing of a long-term franchise deal with the Irish national carrier Aer Lingus.

The combined resource puts Aer Arann into an enviable position of financial stability and gives the company an opportunity to grow rather than stagnate, according to Simon Fagan, Aer Arann chief operating officer.