Aurigny will evaluate jets when it replaces ATR

AURIGNY could operate jets in the future, it confirmed.

Flybe is reintroducing a jet service on the Guernsey-Gatwick route at the end of the month and Aurigny commercial director Malcolm Coupar, pictured, said it had not ruled out doing the same.

'We are evaluating different aircraft types, including jets, and will provide further information when it is available,' he said.

'Our oldest ATR, "DB", which is leased, is due to be handed back to its owner early in 2014. More details of its replacement will be made in due course.'

Flybe has been operating its fleet of Embraer 175s on other routes for more than a year.