Question: Where is the regional airline based that Jim French is the former chairman and CEO of?
Related documents: [0]  [DOC] James French CBE (born 4 July 1953) is the former chairman and CEO of the airline Flybe. He owned approximately 7% of the overall business. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Flybe (pronounced ) is the largest independent regional airline in Europe, based in Exeter, operating more UK domestic flights than any other airline. It flies 7 million passengers a year on 149 routes, from 62 destinations in 9 countries, connecting to long-haul hubs in Manchester, Birmingham, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam. It is a member of the European Regions Airline Association. Flybe's parent company Flybe Group PLC (formerly known as Walker Aviation Limited) is listed on the London Stock Exchange. [END] 
Answer: 
Exeter
Exeter