Originally Posted by
Gurnard
An interesting thought - thanks. Until recently the airline had very little identity outside of Flybe. I can only think the decision not to slap Flybe across the airframe is somehow connected with the uncertain future of Flybe.
Possibly, although given the delivery of the ATR coincided with the announcement of Flybe's revised livery, they held off until confirmation? Given the aircraft is all white with blue engines, I can only assume that cost played a factor, as a full purple treatment on this sized aircraft is in excess of £25K...