Here is that news, although it is tempered with a "the BBC understands" caveat.
BBC News - Newquay-to-Gatwick Flybe route threat lifted
I notice it talks about a twice a day service, which would be a reduction on the current operation.
Which leads me to wonder whether the a/c will be pressed into service on other routes out of NQY (in addition to the current MAN trips) between the LGW rotations?