According to reports, Emerald Airlines had bid to operate the Aer Lingus Region franchise. Agreements on the deal are expected to be completed in the early 2021. After the liquidation in June 2021 of Stobart Air the previous operator of Aer Lingus Regional, Emerald Airlines had hoped to begin operations in October 2021. However, agreements on the deal were expected to be finalised in early 2021.
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