An artist's impression of Embraer aircraft following a rebranding of the regional carrier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 / ERJ-195 - БразилияBrazil - 2001

Virgin Connect has yet to announce an order to replace maturing Q400s and Embraer E-Jets, however industry speculation has linked the carrier with Airbus A220s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 / ERJ-195 - БразилияBrazil - 2001

Just nine Embraer E175s and three E195s remain from the airline's original fleet of 25 Brazilian-built jets.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 / ERJ-195 - БразилияBrazil - 2001

Little Red offered links from Heathrow to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Manchester using four Airbus A320s leased from AerLingus.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320 - InternationalInternational - 1987

Virgin Atlantic's last foray into the UK domestic market, with Little Red in 2013, was a shortlived effort created in reaction to British Airways merger with bmi.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320 - InternationalInternational - 1987

Little Red lasted a just 2.5 years before being wound up.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320 - InternationalInternational - 1987

An artist's impression of the Bombardier Q400 example.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 - КанадаCanada - 1998

Flybe is Europe's largest regional airline, operating 189 routes connecting 71 airports in 12 countries.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 - КанадаCanada - 1998

The Bombardier Q400 is the backbone of Flybe's fleet. Some 54 examples are in operation with the Exeter-based carrier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 - КанадаCanada - 1998

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-400 - СШАUSA - 1988

To take full advantage of the acquisition, Virgin Atlantic will likely adjust Flybe's arrival and departure times to complement long-haul offerings from Manchester and London/Heathrow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-400 - СШАUSA - 1988

Stobart Group is part of the Connect Airways consortium alongside Virgin Atlantic and Cyrus Capital Partners.
Connect Airways - Stobart Air's holding company - entered administration in March 2020 following Flybe's collapse.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988