Flybe is operate four ATR-72 aircraft on behalf of SAS with initial operations due to start in October 2015.
The aircraft, which will operate under Flybe’s Air Operating Certificate, will be used on short-haul SAS services in Europe and are being provided with full flight and cabin crew as well as maintenance.
The white-label flying deal is for six years with scope for it to be extended and for a further four aircraft to be added.
SAS carries around 30 million passengers per year to destinations in Europe, USA and Asia.
Flybe chief executive Saad Hammad said: “We are delighted to announce this agreement with SAS which provides a turn-key regional capacity solution.
“This white label agreement with Scandinavia’s largest carrier confirms Flybe’s twin-engine growth strategy and we are excited about its long-term potential.
“We look forward to starting operations in Scandinavia next year.”
SAS chief operating officer Flemming Jensen said: “We already have very good experiences with the ATR turboprop, and our customers can look forward to high quality and a pleasant and joyful journey with Flybe for SAS.
“This agreement means that SAS’ production can become even more effective and we also streamline our fleet with respect to the type of aircraft external carriers fly for us.”