Stobart Air, which operates the Aer Lingus Regional service, is to continue expanding its fleet as it eyes more franchise flying opportunities around Europe, said newly-appointed non-executive chairman Conor McCarthy.

Mr McCarthy, an aviation veteran, is the founder and executive chairman of aircraft maintenance firm Dublin Aerospace.

He's also a former Ryanair and Aer Lingus executive, and was involved in establishing AirAsia.

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