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.
Embraer has reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance following a record-setting second quarter, marked by a sharp increase in aircraft deliveries and strong revenue performance. The Brazilian manufacturer delivered 61 aircraft in Q2 2025, a 30% year-over-year increase from the 47 units delivered during the same period in 2024.
Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and defense, is advancing its strategic footprint in Europe by establishing long-term industrial cooperation with Lithuania, following the country’s selection of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in June 2025. The initiative strengthens Lithuania’s defense capabilities while contributing to its broader industrial and technological development goals.
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.
