FlyBe ?100m bailout set to be 'rejected' - reports
4th Mar 2020 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Flybe is facing potential collapse after its request for a ?100.0m taxpayer loan looked set to be rejected.
Read moreFlybe defends rescue as rivals attack deal
17th Jan 2020 09:33
(Sharecast News) - The war of words over Flybe's rescue package escalated on Friday as the regional airline denied it had received favourable treatment and competitors threatened legal action.
Read moreFlybe averts collapse after govt, shareholders strike deal
14th Jan 2020 23:27
(Sharecast News) - British regional carrier Flybe was saved from collapse on Tuesday night after the government and airline's shareholders reached a deal to keep it in the air.
Read moreUK govt considers air duty cut to save Flybe
14th Jan 2020 09:28
(Sharecast News) - UK government officials were set to meet on Tuesday in an attempt to save regional air carrier Flybe from collapse with a potential cut in flying taxes on the table.
Read moreFlybe CEO Ourmieres-Widener to step down in July
28th May 2019 12:53
(Sharecast News) - Flybe said on Tuesday that chief executive officer Christine Ourmieres-Widener will step down from the company on 15 July.
Read moreUS carrier Mesa involved in fresh bid for Flybe
20th Feb 2019 09:55
(Sharecast News) - US-based regional airline Mesa Air Group is involved a bid to save struggling British carrier Flybe, it was revealed on Wednesday morning.
Read moreFlybe says airline will be wound up if shareholders shun sale
7th Feb 2019 23:48
(Sharecast News) - Flybe warned shareholders to support a sale to a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium or the troubled carrier would be wound up.
Read moreFlybe gives shareholders vote on whether to jettison chairman
4th Feb 2019 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Troubled low-cost carrier Flybe on Monday said it would call a general meeting to vote on a request by largest shareholder Hosking Partners to replace chairman Simon Laffin.
Read moreFlybe board puts support behind chair in Hosking dispute
28th Jan 2019 09:32
(Sharecast News) - Flybe shares took off in early trade on Monday after the group threw its weight behind chairman Simon Laffin just days after a major shareholder called for his resignation.
Read moreFlybe moves to reasure investors as legal action looms
24th Jan 2019 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Troubled UK domestic airline Flybe on Thursday sought to reassure investors as it said it had already received the first £10m of funding as part of its buyout by the Connect Airways consortium as one investors reportedly threatened to block the deal.
Read moreVirgin-Stobart consortium lifts Flybe offer; revises loan deal
15th Jan 2019 10:05
(Sharecast News) - Troubled UK airline Flybe on Tuesday said it had reached an agreement to sell its main trading company and digital operation to a Virgin-led consortium for an increased £2.8m.
Read moreFlybe bought by Virgin, Stobart consortium for £2.2m
11th Jan 2019 07:19
(Sharecast News) - British regional airline Flybe Group on Friday agreed a 1p-a-share takeover by a consortium made up of Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and Cyrus Capital Partners valuing the company at £2.2m.
Read moreFlybe climbs as Virgin confirms talks ongoing
19th Dec 2018 11:18
(Sharecast News) - Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday that it still in talks with Flybe about potentially making a takeover offer for the regional carrier.
Read moreAirline industry to enjoy tenth year of profits in 2019 - IATA
12th Dec 2018 09:46
(Sharecast News) - The airline industry will see profits take off for the tenth year in a row in 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association, as oil prices soften and the global economy expands.
Read moreFlybe soars as IAG said to be lining up bid
26th Nov 2018 14:19
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Flybe surged again on Monday following a report that International Consolidated Airlines is considering bidding for the budget airline.
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