Air Botswana has taken delivery of a wet leased ERJ145, under a two-year strategic agreement with Westair of Namibia. The aircraft, bearing serial number 14501022, was introduced as part of the carrier’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity and fleet efficiency.
Republic Airways, a prominent U.S. regional carrier, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E175 aircraft, carrying serial number 17000990. The aircraft is powered by CF34-8E5 engines, produced by GE Aerospace, and will serve routes under its existing capacity purchase agreements with major U.S. network airlines.
Paranair, the Paraguayan regional carrier, has announced the addition of a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, bearing serial number 7200, to its operating fleet. This acquisition reflects the airline’s strategic effort to enhance its regional service capabilities and fleet flexibility across South America.
CemAir, a South African regional airline, has initiated operations of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15081, under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with interCaribbean Airways, based in Turks and Caicos. The deployment serves to temporarily replace a CRJ700, serial number 10289, which has been removed from service for maintenance.
Czech Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55347, under an operational arrangement with Smartwings, its parent company and principal operator. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines, continuing the carrier’s gradual modernization and capacity realignment.
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.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The newly delivered jets bear serial numbers 19020168 and 19020169, and are powered by PW1900G geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.
Hunnu Air, the Mongolian carrier based in Ulaanbaatar, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020171, powered by PW1900G engines. This marks a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy as it becomes the first operator of the E2 family in Mongolia.
Mesa Airlines, a US-based regional carrier, has entered into an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with United Airlines to sell 18 E175 aircraft. The transaction is valued at US$229.1 million in gross proceeds, with 10 of the aircraft to be leased back to Mesa, ensuring continuity in its operations.
Mesa Airlines, a regional carrier based in the United States, has announced an agreement to sell 15 used CRJ900 airframes, along with landing gear and associated parts, to a third party. The sale is expected to generate gross proceeds of US$19 million, which will be used to reduce the airline’s outstanding loan with the US Treasury.
