UK regional carrier Flybe and Finnair have completed their joint acquisition of Finnish Commuter Airlines.
This will result in the creation of Finland-based carrier Flybe Nordic.
Flybe Nordic is 60%-owned by Flybe with the remainder held by Finnair.
The two carriers formed a joint venture in July to acquire Finnish Commuter Airlines from owner Finncomm for a total of €25 million ($36 million).
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
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