New Greek domestic carrier Aegean Airlines has launched scheduled services with its first two British Aerospace Avro RJ100s. The airline is operating from its Athens base to Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklion and Rhodes and aims to add international destinations next year. Established air taxi operator Aegean Aviation decided to launch the airline to take advantage of the deregulated Greek domestic market.
Source: Flight International
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