Stobart Group has said it does not intend to make a bid for Flybe after failing to agree "satisfactory terms" with the regional airline.

Stobart Group has said it does not intend to make a bid for Flybe after failing to agree "satisfactory terms" with the regional airline.

Regional airline Flybe would view a takeover swoop by Stobart Group as "opportunistic" if an official bid is made, the Press Association understands.

A pilot who landed an airliner with no nose gear has been praised for his "superb" skills and avoiding a fire.

Low fares regional airline Flybe has warned that first-half profits will be lower than expected, sending shares tumbling as higher maintenance costs compounded a tough airline market.

Flybe Group, Europe’s biggest regional airline, has appointed Christine Ourmieres-Widener as CEO. She succeeds Saad Hammad, who stood down in October, after struggling to increase earnings.

A service with airline Flybe had to turn back after a bee became lodged in one of its instruments.

Britons flying to and from France face travel disruption due to a 48-hour strike by French air traffic controllers and transport workers.

Flybe has said it will be suspending its flights between Southend airport in Essex and Dublin from April 13.