Cityjet to double its fleet in funding deal with UK firm

Pat Byrne says he made a return to the Swords-based airline to spearhead ambitious new strategy

Pat Byrne, executive chairman of Cityjet Picture: Feargal Ward

Cityjet is to double its fleet after striking an innovative new funding deal with an aircraft leasing company, according to Pat Byrne, its executive chairman.

Byrne returned seven months ago to the Swords, Co Dublin headquartered airline he founded in 1993 to lead a new strategy.

Within weeks Cityjet will announce a new aircraft deal and a big contract that will see it fly regional routes for a major European airline, Byrne told ...