Flybe is Europe's largest independent regional airline carrier and was named 'Regional Airline of the Year 2009'. The company operate throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. Devon noise consultants Soundguard Acoustics Ltd were invited to undertake noise at work risk assessments for Flybe's groundcrew including their repair and refurbishment operations at the Exeter, Manchester and Birmingham sites. The Devon acoustic consultancy Soundguard Acoustics Ltd spent an interesting time assessing the hangars, operating equipment and ground testing and engine test runs of Embraer 145's.
