Flybe for AUR
Don't think it would be politically viable for AUR to be seen to be contracting Flybe (who have just let the Island down by withdrawing their service - notwithstanding the reasons) for the flagship route. And would a E175 be capable of taking the loads if it was the only aircraft? Think AUR would want to have more control over the operation than that. However, as they also need to upgrade from the Trislanders and have, possibly, a new MD in the offing, who knows which way it will go. Maybe they take the quick option of a contract for a period to keep running while they get their ducks in a row. March is not that far away to introduce a new type, which to AUR will represent a big change from the ATR's they have currently been operating.