Stobart Air hires 40 staff

STOBART Air is to hire an extra 40 staff after it launched new routes to London City Airport.

The franchise partner to major airlines including Aer Lingus and Flybe will operate services for British Airways under their Cityflyer brand.

Recruitment for 10 captains and first officers as well as 30 cabin crew is now under way.

Stobart Air chief Graeme Buchanan said: “We are investing in our fleet and our people.”