I can't say who i am
but i have alot of info on Flybe.
Firstly they are looking at France for a base they have 3 currently which they are looking at of course there will only be one, two in the north and one in the south.
They aren't at the momment going to base out of Southend really it is quite close to Stansted. But they might put a few routes out of there.
The EMB-195 look as tough the first one will be coming in October/November this year.
Also they are looking at a major expansion from NWI to cities in Europe for this winter and also NWI will get the EMB-195 second after Southampton,
Southampton will be getting one or 2 new routes and the same for Exeter!
Also next year they are looking at putting a base and routes in Eastern Europe to UK and France when they hope to float on the stock exchange!
They are also trying there hardest to cut down on the technical problems with there aircraft.
Cheers
MarkusNWI