FLYBE has finally made up its mind on a replacement aircraft for its elderly BAe 146 aircraft after originally ordering the now abandoned AVRO RJX. The airline has confirmed an order for 14 new Embraer 195 jets from Brazil, with an option for another 12. First delivery is due in autumn 2006. Flybe currently operates 99 routes to 40 airports. It is a major operator of the72 seat Bombardier Dash 400 series propjets but after an initial interest in the smaller 50 seat regional jets has now taken on the strategy of propeller aircraft for the thinner routes and the largest of the new Embraer 170 series for heavier and longer sectors.
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