12/11/2014

Flybe To Re-Open Aberdeen Operation And Create 100 Jobs

Flybe is to re-open its operations in Aberdeen and create 100 new jobs.

The airline had closed its operations in the city earlier this year, but has now announced it will return to Aberdeen's International Airport on 29 March 2015.

The airline's chief commercial officer, Paul Simmons, said: "It is a testament to a year of recovery, turnaround and the ultimate re-birth of our airline."

The jobs are to include flight crew, engineers and ground handling staff.

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