Aurigny Air Services is a regional airline owned by the States of Guernsey, providing essential air links between the Channel Islands and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1968, the airline has long served as a lifeline carrier for the island communities of Guernsey, Alderney, and surrounding areas.
The airline operates scheduled services from Guernsey to a range of UK and European destinations, including London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, and Southampton, among others. Its name derives from the French name for Alderney, one of the Channel Islands it historically served.
As a government-owned carrier, Aurigny plays a vital public service role in maintaining connectivity for Guernsey residents and businesses. It has modernised its fleet over the years, adding larger jet aircraft to complement its turboprop operations and expand its network.
Hubs & network
Aurigny's primary hub is Guernsey Airport (GCI), with additional operations through Alderney Airport (ACI).
Fleet
Aurigny operates a mixed fleet including ATR 72 turboprops and Embraer E195 regional jets.
Notable facts
›Aurigny is wholly owned by the States of Guernsey government.
›The airline's name comes from 'Aurigny', the Norman French name for Alderney.
›Aurigny was founded in 1968 to serve inter-island routes in the Channel Islands.
›The airline introduced the Embraer E195 to its fleet, its first pure jet aircraft, in 2014.
›Aurigny operates as a public service obligation carrier, maintaining routes deemed essential for island connectivity.
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Aurigny Air Services Limited, commonly known as Aurigny, is the flag carrier airline of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Its head office is located next to Guernsey Airport in the Channel Islands, and it has been wholly owned by the States of Guernsey since it was nationalised in 2003. It operates regular passenger and freight services to the Channel Islands, France, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Its main base is situated next to Guernsey Airport, with other aircraft and crew based at Alderney Airport.
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