Not sure do Aer Arann have any aircraft that could be converted to operate such routes? To my knowledge they still have 2 x ATR72-212 in service but as to being in a fit state to fly under the EI banner maybe another matter. Be great to see them expand at Belfast and it would be a natural next step for them I think. Every time I look at Aer Arann website it gets more green and seems to have more references to EI, maybe as they have been so successful in franchise the RE brand will slip away altogether?