ERA welcomes Emerald Airlines as its newest member

Ireland’s newest regional airline, Emerald Airlines, has joined the ERA as its newest member. The airlines has over 400 employees in its flight operations, maintenance and engineering, ground handling and support teams.

It operates a fleet of 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft, and offers a range of solutions including wet lease and private charter flying.

The airline operates Aer Lingus regional flights from Dublin and Belfast City Airport and in summer 2023 will fly more than 580 flights per week across 23 routes.

“The Emerald management team is made up of highly experienced aviation professionals with extensive worldwide aviation experience,” says ERA Director General, Montserrat Barriga, “I look forward to working with Emerald and watching them grow their business further.”

Conor McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Emerald Airlines, said: “We look forward to working alongside ERA and its other members to continue promoting the sustainable growth of the airline industry.”