Flybe, Europe�s largest and most successful regional airline based in Exeter in the South West of England has � with immediate effect - established a dedicated sales presence in France with the appointment of Evelyne Faure, Market Manager France.

Paris-based Evelyne has extensive airline and travel trade experience across all sectors of operations and sales activity. She was previously Market Manager, France with Air Seychelles in Paris and previously was responsible for opening CMA CGM business travel agency in Marseille.

Flybe�s Director of Sales, Stephen Hobday says: "Evelyne�s appointment endorses our commitment to both the travel trade and the business community that is so important to Flybe within France. Her experience of the industry and knowledge of the market will greatly help us in achieving our objective of raising our profile throughout regional France. Flybe�s unique selling point is a quality product offering that includes affordable fares, a business travel product unmatched within its sector and the commitment to working closely with our corporate and travel trade partners.� Flybe is the number one UK to regional France airline, operating 41 routes to 12 regional airports in France, a position recognised by the French Chamber of Commerce when it awarded Flybe �Achievement of the Year 2007� for its contribution to the country�s regional economy.

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Notes to editors

About Flybe � Flybe is Europe's largest and most successful regional airline with over 190 routes serving 13 countries, operating from a total of 64 departure points, 34 UK and 30 European airports � Flybe is the number one UK domestic regional point to point airline serving five times more domestic routes than any other airline � Flybe ranked number 1 in the Sunday Times 2008 Top Track 250; won the 2008 Regional Leadership Award at the Global Airline Strategy Awards; the �Special Merit for Commitment to the Environment� award at the 2008 Budgie Awards and Flight International�s �Best Management Team 2007� award � Flybe is the largest scheduled airline at Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Norwich, Southampton, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Belfast City � Flybe launched the aviation industry�s first ever eco labelling scheme in June 07 � Flybe�s franchise agreement signed in January 2008 with Loganair is a groundbreaking initiative � Flybe offers the UK�s first low cost customer loyalty scheme open to all passengers Rewards4all

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