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BMI Regional

Founded	1987 (as Business Air) 2001 (as "BMI Regional")
Operating bases	Aberdeen Birmingham Bristol East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Manchester Munich
Fleet size	18
Destinations	16
Parent company	Sector Aviation Holdings Ltd
Headquarters	East Midlands Airport
Key people	Ian Woodley (Chairman) Cathal O'Connell (CEO) David Bowden (CFO) Steve Hoy (CCO) Graeme Ross (COO)

bmi regional was a British airline. It flew planes for passengers, mostly within the UK. Its main office was in Aberdeen, Scotland. The airline's main hub was Aberdeen Airport.

bmi regional used to be part of British Midland International until 2012. Then, a company called Sector Aviation Holdings Limited bought it in May 2012.

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About bmi regional

bmi regional was known as a "regional airline." This means it flew shorter routes, often connecting smaller cities or towns to bigger airport hubs. It helped people travel easily between different parts of the UK and some places in Europe.

Where Did bmi regional Fly?

The airline flew to 16 different places. Its main airport bases included:

These airports were important starting points for many of its flights.

A Quick Look at Its History

The airline started in 1987. Back then, it was called Business Air. Later, in 2001, it became known as "BMI Regional."

For many years, it was part of a larger airline group. In 2012, it became an independent airline. This happened when Sector Aviation Holdings Limited bought it.

What Planes Did They Use?

bmi regional had a fleet of 18 planes. They often used planes like the Embraer ERJ-135 and Embraer ERJ-145. These are smaller jet planes, perfect for regional flights. In the past, when it was Business Air, it also used planes like the Saab 340.