Ryanair has confirmed that it is to buy ten ATR 42 commuter aircraft at a cost of £75 million sterling. The airline says the order is to be funded by its shareholders and is a direct result of the recent government directive on air routes.

Report shows Ryanair aircraft landing and crew going on board.

Aircraft on the tarmac.

Interview with Derek O'Brien, Commercial Director, Ryanair, who denies that Ryanair is becoming a regional airline and says that they will not be introducing a bigger aircraft for a few more years.

ATR aircraft being serviced.

Passengers and air steward on a Ryanair plane.

The reporter is Teresa Mannion.

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