Flybe, the biggest and most successful regional carrier in Europe, was presented with the prestigious Brussels Airport Environmental Award of 2008 during the yearly awards ceremony, which was held last night. Flybe beat out its rivals Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad, and American Airlines, which are all well-known giants in the industry, as well as other regional competitors in the budget market, including EasyJet, Brussels Airlines, and bmi.

This also comes after the carrier was given a special award at the 2008 Budgie Awards for its commitment to the environment. The airline has invested about £1.9 billion into its fleet, which is going to make them one of the greenest airlines in the industry by next year, as well as one of the most fuel efficient and youngest carriers in the world.

Mike Rutter, the Chief Commercial Officer at Flybe, commented that they are honored to receive the award from the Brussels Airport, which recognizes their environmental credentials. Their investment of £1.9 billion into a state-of-the-art, dual type environmentally sensitive fleet, as well as the launch of the first eco-label in the industry, have contributed to the airline taking a lead in the aviation industry and making a large contribution to the area, he said.

Rutter continued, Flybe encourages other carriers to adopt a more responsible attitude towards the change in climate, as well as accept that our activity as humans, which includes the aviation industry, is impacting the environment. This industry can do more by investing into initiatives, such as new fleets that are more efficient and eco-labeling, he added.

In other news for Flybe, their winter program for 2008/2009 will mark a change in its offered services, as well as those services offered by Loganair, its franchise partner. This is going to increase the services that are offered with the Flybe Connections Program.

Learn more about Flybe at: www.flybe.com