[7] In 2012, Aer Arann announced that it intended to purchase eight ATR 72-600 aircraft to help replace and expand its operations.

[9] On 20 March 2014, Aer Arann announced its intention to re-brand and form Stobart Air to allow the company to seek further franchise agreements.

[10] On 27 November 2014, Stobart Air was awarded public service obligation (PSO) contracts between Dublin and Donegal Airport from 1 February 2015.

[15] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all international flights were first reduced to a limited schedule and then temporarily suspended from 28 March 2020 until further notice.

[17] The news was welcomed by airport and government officials in what was described as "an extremely challenging environment" during the coronavirus pandemic.

[20] Following a competitive tender process in 2020, Stobart Air was not successful in retaining the Aer Lingus Regional Franchise.

[23] The Irish government sought an airline to operate the two PSO routes on a temporary basis before a new tender for a long-term contract.

[29] Prior to its planned launch, Emerald was granted the PSO route between Dublin and Donegal, accelerating the brand's relaunch of operations to 26 February 2022.