Peel have finally commented on Excelsis, this article is in the September 2009 issue of Airliner World:
Originally Posted by Airliner World
A former member of British Airways cabin crew is behind a project to launch a carrier in the UK's North East. His proposed start-up, Excelsis Airways, plans to launch operations later this year from Durham Tees Valley to London City using Dash 8-Q400s. A spokesman from Peel Holdings, the owner of the airport, confirmed that tentative talks had already taken place with the operator: "We are, of course, in discussions on a regular basis with airlines on possible opportunities for services into London. We have met with Excelsis and we look forward to receiving further information and details of the services they intend to introduce."