Green Fleet
Flybe is proud of our $2 billion investment in new aircraft in recent years that has modernised our operations and given us one of the youngest fleets in the industry.
Bombardier Q400
The
Bombardier Q400 model is already established in the Flybe network and alongside
the Embraer 195 forms our aircraft operating plans for the next five years
and beyond.
Flybe is the world’s largest operator of Q400s, which is among the most
environmentally-sensitive passenger aircraft available and, offers a 30% improvement
in fuel efficiency.
In May 2007, Flybe confirmed a $788 million deal with Bombardier
Aerospace that will see the airline acquire 15 Q400-78 aircraft, with the
option of a further 15.
Following previous Q400 orders by Flybe in 2003 and 2005, the deal increased
Flybe’s current fleet of Q400s to 60 aircraft in total
by 2009.
Embraer 195
The
118-seat Embraer 195 is one of the newest aircraft available on the market
and is designed to operate in the short-haul low cost environment.
The Embraer 195 sets new standards in operating costs, fuel efficiency,
environmental performance, and in-flight cabin services.
These aircraft are deployed at our major bases in Birmingham, Southampton,
Belfast, Exeter, Jersey, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow.
Noise reduction
Flybe understands that noise from aircraft can a major impact on local people
living and working close to airports. We are committed to doing everything
we can to deal with this problem and improve the quality of life in the local
communities affected by noise emissions.
Flybe’s fleet of Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 195 planes are some of
the quietest aircraft on the market and have an average fleet age of 2.7 years.
Flybe is also working closely with airport owners, local housing
planners and air traffic controllers to ensure that those living under flightpaths
do not suffer excessive disruption to their lives from the take-off and landing
of our aircraft.
Fuel efficiency
Flybe has invested heavily in a modern fleet of aircraft with the best fuel
efficiency in the industry.
The latest aircraft flying today often match the fuel consumption
of modern passenger cars and in some cases - depending on speed and
distance - even of high-speed trains.