A group of businessmen are bucking the troubled aviation industry trend and launching a new high quality, value for money airline operating out of Stansted. Air Sylhet will begin short haul flights to Vienna and Dubai from Stansted and Manchester when it launches on November 9.

The move comes at a tough time for the airline industry – but the private investors behind Air Sylhet believe they can exploit a gap in the market by targeting destinations currently poorly served by other airlines, while using major airports popular with travellers.

As well as Vienna and Dubai, Air Sylhet aims to provide a service to Bangladesh, starting up next year. The carrier’s chairman is Kabir Khan, leading the team of investors which has successfully leased its first Airbus A320-200, capable of carrying 180 passengers.

www.airsylhetonline.com

11/3/2008 8:40:47 AM UTC