Citywing
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| Industry | Aerospace and travel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 22 November 2012 |
Key people | David Buck (MD) [1] |
| Website |
citywing |
Citywing (a trading name of Citywing Aviation Services Limited) is an Isle of Man-based company that sells seats on scheduled air flights operated under charter from Van Air Europe or North Flying. Flights link several airports in the British Isles, with the company having a base at Isle of Man.[2] Its head office is in Hangar 9 at Isle of Man Airport in Ballasalla.[3]
History
From November 2012, managing director David Buck led a management buyout of Manx2.[4][5] On 1 January 2013 the assets of Manx2 were acquired by the new company, 'Citywing',[6] and seats went on sale on the new company's website. During 2014, the route network expanded to include flights from Glasgow to the Isle of Man.[4] The first Citywing-branded flight took off on 2 January 2013.[4]
Destinations
- Ronaldsway – Isle of Man Airport (base and HQ)
- Jersey - Jersey Airport (seasonal)
- Belfast - George Best Belfast City Airport
- Derry - City of Derry Airport (From April 2016) [7]
- Dublin - Dublin Airport (From April 2016) [8]
- Blackpool – Blackpool Airport (base)[9]
- Cheltenham/Gloucester – Gloucestershire Airport Focus city
- Newcastle upon Tyne - Newcastle Airport
Aircraft
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As of 24 January 2016, all flights are operated by either a Let L-410 Turbolet aircraft operated by Van Air Europe or a Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner aircraft operated by North Flying.[12] In previous years, BAe Jetstream 31 aircraft operated by Links Air have also been used.
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers Y | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner | 1 | 19 | Operated by North Flying on the Cardiff to Anglesey route |
| Let L-410 Turbolet | 3 | 19 | Operated by Van Air Europe on all other routes |
References
- ↑ "David Buck is new MD at Manx2. com". iomtoday, 18 January 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-10. pp. 47–48.
- ↑ "Speak to the team" (Archive) Citywing. Retrieved on 7 February 2014. "Our head office is located at: Citywing Aviation Services Hangar 9 Isle of Man Airport Ballasalla, Isle Of Man IM9 2AY"
- 1 2 3 "Citywing takes to the skies". 2 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ "Management buy-out at Manx2.com". 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Company details - 127288C Citywing Aviation Services Limited".
- ↑ http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/citywing-to-launch-route-between-isle-of-man-and-derry-1-7595799
- ↑ http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/citywing-to-launch-route-between-isle-of-man-and-derry-1-7595799
- ↑ "Citywing : Isle of Man to Blackpool". Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35385842
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35385842
- ↑ "Citywing Fleet Listing."