Brymon Airways
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Brymon Airways commenced operations in the West Country on 15 June 1972 with a flight between Newquay and the Scilly Isles. It later established a role in the development of London City Airways for operations out of London City (Docklands) Airport. It operated its first flight on 26 October 1986, to Paris with DHC-7 aircraft.
In October 1992, the airline was merged with Birmingham European Airways (BEA) to form Brymon European Airlines. At this time, both airlines were owned by The Plimsoll Line. This operation did not last long, and in August 1993, the two companies de-merged and Brymon Airways became a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways. All of their aircraft were subsequently re-painted into British Airways livery.
Brymon Airways operates a network of routes from its major bases at Aberdeen, Bristol, Manchester, and Plymouth, using DHC-8 aircraft. Brymon maintain aircraft at Plymouth and Bristol, having hangarage space at each airport.
The airline announced on Friday 28th May 1999 that it had agreed to purchase 21 Embraer RJ145 jets in a £265 million deal. Seven aircraft have been order initially with 14 options, to be used at Bristol International, and 4 aircraft to be based at Birmingham International Airport where a new hub will be created. All of these aircraft will be painted in the 'Union Flag' scheme in line with the new strategy of British Airways.
Two DHC-7’s have been retained for use by Brymon Offshore, based in Scotland for oil related charters. This contract will end in March 2000, being taken over by British World Airways with ATP aircraft. The 2 DHC-7's have therefore been put up for sale.
In January 2000 Brymon Airways moved their headquarters to Worle, near Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, and the maintenance base at Plymouth will also close, being transferred to Bristol International Airport (Lulsgate).
On 18 April 2000, it was announced that Plymouth City Airport's operating lease has been sold by British Airways / Brymon to the Plymouth based Sutton Harbour Company. The £2.6 million deal includes a 150 year lease from the airport owners, Plymouth City Council. Also included in the deal is the management of Newquay Airport at RAF St. Mawgan. Brymon currently operate 5 flights a day and Isles of Scilly Skybus a couple every week. Brymon have indicated their intention to maintain services to Plymouth for the next three years.
British Airways announced during March 2001 that Brymon was to be merged with its recently purchased subsidiary, British Regional. The new airline will be based at Manchester and will be called British Airways Citi Express. They will operate just DHC-8's and ERJ145's.
With effect from 1 April 2002, Brymon Airways and British Regional were merged to form British Airways Citiexpress and since purchased and merged into FlyBe.
© Gary Morris/eggd.co.uk
Brymon Airways commenced operations in the West Country on 15 June 1972 with a flight between Newquay and the Scilly Isles. It later established a role in the development of London City Airways for operations out of London City (Docklands) Airport. It operated its first flight on 26 October 1986, to Paris with DHC-7 aircraft.
In October 1992, the airline was merged with Birmingham European Airways (BEA) to form Brymon European Airlines. At this time, both airlines were owned by The Plimsoll Line. This operation did not last long, and in August 1993, the two companies de-merged and Brymon Airways became a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways. All of their aircraft were subsequently re-painted into British Airways livery.
Brymon Airways operates a network of routes from its major bases at Aberdeen, Bristol, Manchester, and Plymouth, using DHC-8 aircraft. Brymon maintain aircraft at Plymouth and Bristol, having hangarage space at each airport.
The airline announced on Friday 28th May 1999 that it had agreed to purchase 21 Embraer RJ145 jets in a £265 million deal. Seven aircraft have been order initially with 14 options, to be used at Bristol International, and 4 aircraft to be based at Birmingham International Airport where a new hub will be created. All of these aircraft will be painted in the 'Union Flag' scheme in line with the new strategy of British Airways.
Two DHC-7’s have been retained for use by Brymon Offshore, based in Scotland for oil related charters. This contract will end in March 2000, being taken over by British World Airways with ATP aircraft. The 2 DHC-7's have therefore been put up for sale.
In January 2000 Brymon Airways moved their headquarters to Worle, near Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, and the maintenance base at Plymouth will also close, being transferred to Bristol International Airport (Lulsgate).
On 18 April 2000, it was announced that Plymouth City Airport's operating lease has been sold by British Airways / Brymon to the Plymouth based Sutton Harbour Company. The £2.6 million deal includes a 150 year lease from the airport owners, Plymouth City Council. Also included in the deal is the management of Newquay Airport at RAF St. Mawgan. Brymon currently operate 5 flights a day and Isles of Scilly Skybus a couple every week. Brymon have indicated their intention to maintain services to Plymouth for the next three years.
British Airways announced during March 2001 that Brymon was to be merged with its recently purchased subsidiary, British Regional. The new airline will be based at Manchester and will be called British Airways Citi Express. They will operate just DHC-8's and ERJ145's.
With effect from 1 April 2002, Brymon Airways and British Regional were merged to form British Airways Citiexpress and since purchased and merged into FlyBe.
© Gary Morris/eggd.co.uk