Star Air, a fast-growing Indian regional airline, has taken delivery of its 10th Embraer E175, signaling continued confidence in regional jet operations. The airline has ambitious plans to add four more E175s by March 2026 and to expand its total fleet to 25 aircraft by March 2027, according to recent announcements.
JetBlue has revised its aircraft delivery schedule from Airbus, confirming that it now expects 21 deliveries in total, including 18 A220s and three A321s. Due to updated production timelines, two A220s and one A321neo have been shifted into 2026, prompting the airline to adjust its capital expenditure forecast to approximately $1.3 billion for the year.
Mexicana, the recently relaunched Mexican state-owned airline, is set to receive its first Embraer E2 jet in July 2025, initiating the next phase of its fleet expansion strategy. The delivery will mark the airline’s entry into modern regional jet operations with one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its category.
Austrian Airlines has initiated a strategic review of its regional fleet, focusing specifically on options to replace its 17 Embraer E195 aircraft with newer-generation alternatives. The move reflects the airline’s efforts to modernize its operations and improve fleet efficiency, particularly within its European network.
Alliance Airlines, based in Australia, has expanded its Embraer fleet with the delivery of a new E190 aircraft, bearing serial number 19000045. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, manufactured by GE Aviation, further strengthening the airline’s operational capacity and fleet consistency.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, has reported a strong first quarter for 2025, ending the period with a $26.4 billion order backlog and 30 aircraft deliveries, representing a 20% increase compared to Q1 2024.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has delivered the first of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air of Mongolia. The aircraft, with serial number 19020171, represents a historic milestone as the first E2 jet to enter service in Mongolia, signaling a new phase of modernization for the country’s aviation sector.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have officially received type acceptance certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Mongolia, marking a key regulatory milestone that clears the way for the introduction of Embraer’s next-generation regional jets into the Mongolian market.
