Embraer has achieved another milestone with the E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receiving Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The approval further strengthens the manufacturer’s presence in Africa and signals the start of a new era for regional connectivity in the region.
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, supplied by lessor Azorra, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy and its first partnership with the Florida-based lessor. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 19020185, was handed over during a ceremony at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility in Brazil, attended by executives from Virgin…
Air France has inaugurated its first Embraer 190 with a fully redesigned travel cabin, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy. On September 1, 2025, flight AF1602, operated by regional subsidiary HOP!, departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg, showcasing the upgraded cabin to passengers across both Business and Economy classes.
Virgin Australia is grappling with rising maintenance expenses as delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing force the carrier to keep older aircraft in service longer than anticipated. The airline, which has been undergoing a post-pandemic recovery and modernization plan, has extended some of its existing leases to maintain operational capacity. This decision, however, has increased short-term costs, given…
Embraer has reached a historic milestone in its executive aviation business, surpassing 2,000 business jet deliverieswith the handover of a Praetor 500 to an undisclosed corporate customer. The delivery ceremony took place at the company’s Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida, highlighting the importance of the U.S. market for Embraer’s growth in business aviation.
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.
Gama Aviation has officially expanded its maintenance capabilities by becoming an authorized service center for the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet. This new accreditation enables Gama Aviation to conduct maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ERJ-145 aircraft with full endorsement from Embraer, adhering to the manufacturer’s procedures and quality standards.
JetBlue Airways has completed the sale of 12 Embraer E190-100 aircraft along with 12 CF34-10E6 engines to aviation aftermarket specialist Werner Aero. Announced on August 5, 2025, the agreement will see the assets delivered to Ascent Aviation’s MRO facility in Marana, Arizona, between June 2025 and February 2026.
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.
