Porter Airlines is expanding its network with the launch of a new nonstop route between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM), beginning November 17, 2025. The service will operate three times weekly, providing a year-round link between Canada’s capital and one of Alberta’s key economic and community hubs.
Mexicana de Aviación has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its third Embraer E195-E2, delivered to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), the airline’s central hub.
Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Porter Airlines continues its strategic expansion at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with the introduction of two new U.S. routes: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). These new destinations, set to begin service in December 2025, represent Porter’s first direct U.S. operations from Hamilton, reinforcing its aggressive North American growth plan.
Porter Airlines, Canada, has deployed Digital Winglets™, a cutting-edge flight path optimization system, across its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Developed by APiJET, this advanced solution leverages NASA’s Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) technology to help airlines minimize fuel consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance schedule reliability.
Porter Airlines of Canada has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025. The financing arrangement is led by Fortress Investment Group (US) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany), with GOAL also acting as the lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance (US) is providing the associated debt financing.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation financing company, has announced the successful closing of two senior secured loans to support Royal Jordanian’s acquisition of two newly delivered Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines. These engines will serve as critical support assets for the airline’s growing Embraer E2 fleet.
Norwegian, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, is actively considering the Embraer E195-E2 as part of its future fleet development plans. CEO Geir Karlsen has identified the aircraft as a strong candidate to support regional expansion and network optimization, as the airline aims to refine its short-haul operations.
Royal Jordanian has expanded its regional jet fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing serial number 19020180, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s strategic fleet renewal initiative aimed at modernizing regional operations and boosting fuel efficiency.
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier known for its premium economy model on regional routes, has added two new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its growing fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 19020182 and 19020187, are both equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1921G geared turbofan engines.
