The flight numbers stayed the same from the original Loganair operation, through Manx and BMA then back to Loganair in recent years. 44 minutes is quite a respectable flight time but the Embraer 135 and 145 did the trip in 35 minutes.
I wonder if BMA had to formally apply for the route licence to take over from Manx or if the transfer was enabled under the Airlines of Britain umbrella ?