interCaribbean Airways, based in the Turks & Caicos Islands, has taken delivery of an Embraer E170 regional jet, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17000284. The aircraft is equipped with CF34-8E5 engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and is expected to play a key role in expanding the carrier’s intra-Caribbean connectivity.
Embraer has officially inaugurated its new commercial Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a major expansion of the company’s support infrastructure for North American operators of its E-Jet family.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
BermudAir, the boutique airline based in Bermuda, has taken delivery of its fourth aircraft, an Embraer E190 registered under serial number 19000291. The aircraft is leased from Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft lessor, and is powered by GE CF34-10E5 engines, widely used across the E-Jet family for their performance and reliability.
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s largest privately-owned carriers, has expanded its jet fleet with the delivery of one Embraer E195, bearing manufacturer serial number 19000029. The aircraft is equipped with GE CF34-10E7 engines, supporting its performance on both domestic and regional routes throughout West Africa.
Fuji Dream Airlines, a regional Japanese airline known for its colorful fleet and domestic network, has launched a new executive leadership structure by appointing Shunsuke Honda as its new president. This change follows the retirement of Shunichi Kusunoki, who had served in the role and overseen significant developments in the airline’s operations.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
SkyWest, one of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, has placed a firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 additional units. The announcement underscores SkyWest’s commitment to fleet renewal and strategic growth, as deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The total order, if fully exercised, carries a list price value…
Embraer, in collaboration with lessor Regional One, has announced that Bridges Air Cargo, based in Malta, will be the launch operator of the new E190F freighter conversion program. The first of two converted aircraft is expected to begin operating in Bridges’ fleet during the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in Embraer’s expansion into the cargo aircraft market.
Airlink, a prominent regional airline based in South Africa, has announced plans to lease ten brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company. The lease agreement marks a major step in Airlink’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy and positions the airline for expanded capacity and improved fuel efficiency. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin in…
