Green Fleet
Flybe is proud of our more than $2 billion investment in new aircraft in recent years that will modernise our operations and will give us one of the youngest fleets in the industry.
We have recently taken delivery of the first Embraer 195 jets, a new generation aircraft that sets new standards in emissions and fuel efficiency. This will operate alongside the Bombardier Q400, one of the world’s most environmental sensitive models, in all our regional operations. Over the next few years we will be rolling out new jets throughout our domestic and European routes, and will shortly be phasing out the Boeing 737 and BAe 146 aircraft from our fleet.
Bombardier Q400
The Bombardier Q400 model is already established in the Flybe network and alongside the Embraer 195 forms part of our aircraft expansion plans for the next ten years and beyond.
Flybe is the world’s largest operator of Q400s, which is among the most environmentally-sensitive passenger aircraft available and, offer 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, this will increase Flybe’s current fleet of Q400s to 60 aircraft in total by 2009.
Embraer 195
The 118-seat Embraer 195 is one of the latest 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 will initially be deployed at our major bases in Birmingham, Southampton, Belfast, Exeter, Jersey, Edinburgh 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 new fleet of Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 195 planes are some of the quietest aircraft on the market. We are currently in the process of phasing out our noisier Boeing 737 and BAe 146 aircraft.
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.