BREAKING NEWS is a new airline announced today called Manx2. The
brainchild of Noel Hayes, who used to run Rockhopper based in Alderney
(now Blue Islands with whom Noel now has no connection), and James
Filleul, a former Channel Islands reporter for the BBC. Jetstream 31
pressurised aircraft will form the nucleus of the fleet. They plan to
initially serve Leeds Bradford Airport from the Isle of Man starting
12 August with Belfast International and Blackpool to Ronaldsway in
the start-up package. The airline will not compete directly with
Euromanx who is using the opportunity to launch an innovative frequent
flyer, whilst just across the sea, in Dublin, Aer Arann has called a
press conference for later today with the guest of honour no less than
An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern, TD. Further ATR aircraft are expected
to be announced.
http://www.manx2.com