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For the defunct airline in New Zealand, see CityJet (New Zealand).
CityJet
File:Cityjet.png
IATA ICAO Call sign
WX BCY CITY-IRELAND
Founded1994
HubsCharles de Gaulle International Airport
Focus citiesDublin Airport
London City Airport
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Fleet size23
Destinations15
Parent companyAir France-KLM
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Key peoplePat Byrne Chairman & Founder
Tony Regan, General Manager Flight Ops
Geoffrey White, CEO
Websitehttp://www.cityjet.com

CityJet Limited is an airline based in Dublin, Ireland. It is an Air France subsidiary operating franchise services in Europe. Its main base is Dublin Airport, with a hub at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris and London City.

History

Avro RJ85 landing

The airline was established on September 28, 1992 and started operations on January 12, 1994. It was founded by Pat Byrne and began operations between London City Airport and Dublin under a franchise agreement with Virgin Atlantic Airways. On July 4, 1997 the airline began operations on the route using its own brand and identity. During this time the relationship with Air France began with CityJet operating the Paris to London City service on behalf of Air France. In May 1999, Air France in partnership with Air Foyle Ireland took a 25% equity stake in the airline. In February 2002, Air France assumed complete control. It is wholly owned by Air France and has 740 employees.[1]

In fiscal year 2006/07, CityJet had a turnover of €289 million.[2]

ScotAirways's aircraft are wet leased to CityJet and its scheduled routes from London City are being absorbed into the CityJet for Air France network. From September 3, 2008, all ScotAirways services will be operated under the CityJet brand, and ScotAirways's Dornier 328s will be painted in "CityJet for Air France" colours.

Destinations

Fleet

BAe 146-200


Aircraft Total Passengers Notes
Avro RJ85 24 [3] 95


In 2007/08, the airline replaced the BAe 146's with Avro RJ85 aircraft, sourced from American regional airline Mesaba.


References

  1. ^ http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/the-airline/subsidiaries/cityjet/index.html
  2. ^ http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/the-airline/subsidiaries/cityjet/index.html
  3. ^ http://www.cityjet.com/about-us/about-us/cityjet-presents-its-fleet.html
  • Fuelled by Belief: The CityJet Story by Pat Byrne, first printed September 2004 - ISBN 1-904148-57-3
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