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Emerald Airlines says Brexit-era split AOCs create challenges at Dublin and Belfast bases

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Chief executive Keith Butler told the European Regions Airlines Association general assembly in Belfast that operating separate air operator certificates for Emerald Airlines’ Dublin and Belfast bases continues to create challenges. His remarks underscore the regulatory complexity Brexit has left for the carrier’s cross-border operations.

Discovered 2026-10-09T08:05:53.364678-07:00 | 2026-10-09T08:05:53.364678-07:00

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  • Separate AOCs for Dublin and Belfast remain an operational challenge for Emerald, highlighting how Brexit-related regulatory arrangements affect a regional carrier operating across the Irish border.
  • The comments at the European Regions Airlines Association’s general assembly put cross-border regulatory friction on the agenda for regional aviation operators and policymakers.

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