CityJet to freshen fleet with delivery of 15 new aircraft

CityJet is to take delivery of a fleet of aircraft with a range of up to 3,000km that could open up routes across much of Europe and North Africa to Irish passengers.

The Irish airline, which has enjoyed a sharp pickup in fortunes since founder Pat Byrne returned to the business early this year, has agreed to take delivery of 15 Superjet SSJ100 passenger aircraft beginning next year.

At current list prices, the aircraft are valued at €900m.