Flybe Q400's grounded
12 September 2007
Bombardier, the manufacturers of the Q400, one of the types of aircraft operated by Flybe, has this morning recommended all operators of the aircraft to inspect the landing gear on all Q400’s with over 10,000 landings.
This inspection affects six of our Flybe Q400 aircraft. Flybe has 74 aircraft of all types in its fleet.
Flybe has immediately followed this advice and is inspecting the aircraft. We are reviewing options to minimise disruption to today’s flying programme. We have posted details of affected flights as shown below and will continue to update this information throughout the course of today.
We advise passengers to review this website on a regular basis if they are flying today. If you have any detailed questions, please contact our call centre on 0871 522 6157.
Flight delays and cancellations as caused by recent operational disruptions:
Isle of Man - London Gatwick
BE7331, due to depart 06:50, is now planned to depart at 08:20
Isle of Man - Manchester
BE7342, delayed, planned to now depart at 12:25
Edinburgh - Southampton
BE7240/BE7243 cancelled
Edinburgh - Belfast City
BE684/BE685 cancelled. Passengers will be reaccommodated onto BE127/BE128 via Glasgow
Exeter - Newcastle
BE701 cancelled. Passengers will be reaccommodated onto Exeter - Leeds Bradford service with bus travel provided on to Newcastle
Guernsey - Southampton
BE616/BE617 cancelled
Jersey - Southampton
BE228/BE229 cancelled