From the Newcastle Chronicle:
Big Al’s return is having an impact on all walks of life. Airline Flybe hit the headlines when it named an aircraft after former Toon boss Kevin Keegan.
When KK left St James’s Park, a black nose cap was put on the plane to mourn his exit. Now, Flybe’s Toon-supporting chief commercial officer Mike Rutter has taken the cap off in tribute to Shearer.
Mr Rutter said: “Only two events could have ever persuaded us to remove the black nose cone on our Kevin Keegan aircraft – either the return of Kevin as manager, or an acceptable replacement such as Alan Shearer. So now, as a lifelong fan of the club, I am delighted to officially mark the end of our period of mourning.”
The new-look aircraft can be seen operating out of Newcastle airport this weekend, going to London Gatwick.