Aeroflot has become the first airline to publicly confirm an interest in acquiring the Irish arm of Virgin Express. The Russian carrier says the talks with the Belgian based low-cost carrier over its operations in Ireland are one of several options it is considering to expand into the western European market. Aeroflot already operates to the Shannon base of Virgin's Irish scheduled operation. The airline was put up for sale in December and faces closure if a buyer is not found.
Source: Flight International
