Flybe, Europe's biggest regional airline and Exeter City's club sponsor for the last six seasons, are pleased and proud to endorse the club's plans as revealed today.

Commenting on the development, Mike Rutter, Flybe's Chief Commercial Officer said:

"Flybe was proud to become Exeter City's sponsor some six seasons ago because it is a club at the very heart of the local community and, having extended our sponsorship for a record seventh season, we stand full-square with the club as they move on to the next level".

He continued: "The club's performances on the field this year have been stellar and these plans show an ambition that Flybe is delighted to be associated with. Like successful businesses, football clubs grow and as the city's biggest private sector employer, Flybe applauds the club's vision.

"Flybe believes it to be key that the Club remains community-owned but it applauds its plans to take that community ownership to the next level through these exciting plans which will provide the revenue to see the team compete in the top levels of the Football League."