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Regional European air travel connecting key city pairs.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Swords, Ireland
CityJet is an Irish regional airline founded in 1993, headquartered in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland. The carrier operates scheduled and charter flights across Europe, with a strong focus on serving business travelers on city-to-city routes.
The airline has undergone significant changes over the years, including a period of ownership by Air France and later by various investment groups. CityJet is well known for operating wet-lease and ACMI services on behalf of major European carriers, including SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.
CityJet operates a fleet primarily consisting of Bombardier CRJ-series regional jets, positioning itself as a specialist in regional turbofan operations across Europe. The airline has adapted its business model to focus increasingly on contract flying for larger network carriers.
Hubs & network
CityJet primarily operates from Dublin Airport and has historically served London City Airport as a key hub for its scheduled services.
Fleet
CityJet operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets, used for both scheduled services and wet-lease operations on behalf of partner airlines.
Notable facts
- ›CityJet was founded in 1993 and began operations on the Dublin–London City Airport route.
- ›The airline was acquired by Air France in 2000 and later divested in 2014.
- ›CityJet has operated wet-lease services for major carriers including SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.
- ›London City Airport, with its steep approach requirements, was a defining feature of CityJet's early scheduled network.
- ›The airline shifted its business model significantly toward ACMI and wet-lease operations in the 2010s.
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