BA Euroflyer completes certification, adds A320

 
BA Euroflyer (BA, London Gatwick) has obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, permitting it to start operations on behalf of parent British Airways (BA, London Heathrow).

In tandem with this development, the nascent carrier added its first aircraft, A320-200 G-GATL (msn 1834), which had been operated by British Airways since 2015, the ch-aviation fleets advanced module shows. It has yet to be inducted into revenue service with the new technical subsidiary. Following maintenance at London Gatwick, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows the aircraft operated a test flight on December 7, 2022.

British Airways said BA Euroflyer would induct a further nine A320-200s and nine A321-200s by the Summer 2023 season and will operate all international short- and medium-haul flights out of Gatwick on behalf of its parent, using BA's brand and customer service standards, much like BA CityFlyer (CJ, London City). Domestic and long-haul flights out of Gatwick will continue to be operated by BA mainline.

BA Euroflyer has been active since March 29, 2022. However, with none of its own certificates, it essentially acted as a crew provider to its parent company.

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