E195-E2 in Airlink livery
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Airlink commits to Embraer E2s via Azorra

South African regional carrier Airlink, a long-time Embraer operator, has committed to 10 Embraer E195-E2s becoming the newest operator of the type. The aircraft will be financed via leasing specialist Azorra and will add to the existing fleet of 68 aircraft. Choosing the E195 E2 was a natural choice for [read more]

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Portuguese Air Force to get sixth Embraer KC-390

Embraer has sold a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Portuguese Government for the Portuguese Air Force and it is understood that the Portuguese Government want to add ten options for further aircraft into the contract. “With this decision, Portugal continues to invest in the capabilities of the Air Force, [read more]

Embraer E190-E2 "Profit Hunter" (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)
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Embraer gets firm order for 15 E190-E2s

Brazillian OEM Embraer has won a form order for 15 of its E190-E2 airliners from Japan’s ANA Group as part of the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal plan. The deal also includes options for a further five of the type. ANA will use the E190s on its extensive domestic network across [read more]

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Embraer E-Frieghter gains global certitifcation

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification for Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F which together with its certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) means it’s certified for global operations. “EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. [read more]

Embraer E195-E2 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)
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Embraer hits record backlog at end of 2024

Brazilian OEM Embraer has reported a record company-wide backlog in its final quarter results (Q4) for 2024. The Sao Paulo headquartered business makes the popular regional jet range including the E170 and E190 E2 airliners, business jets, and military aircraft. In its financial results, it listed a backlog worth $26.3 [read more]

Boeing 737 Max 7 (Image: Max Thrust Digital)
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2024 – Who won the battle of the OEMs?

2024 was a year of recovery for aircraft OEMs who all continued their post-pandemic recovery but for Boeing in particular there was also the recovery from several years of very high-profile production problems with their 737 Max and 787 range. The 2024 Farnborough Airshow threw up some decent orders which [read more]