Small Narrowbody Jets

Indian regional carrier Star Air is planning an ambitious expansion program that will see its fleet grow from nine aircraft today to 25 by the end of 2027.

Narrow-body jets are becoming the primary way for airlines to access thinner traffic streams and increase passenger flows, says a senior Embraer executive.

Lessor Falko Regional Aircraft has acquired 11 Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), as part of a sale and purchase agreement signed in March.

Embraer aircraft are expanding their presence in West Africa with leases to two airlines in the region.

Comac has announced the rebranding of the ARJ21 as the C909 at the Zhuhai Airshow, where it also added 60 firm orders to the regional jet’s backlog.

Royal Jordanian is using its new Embraer E195 E2 aircraft to cut costs while navigating the challenges of the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict nearby.

Embraer will open a new owned service center at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, in the second quarter of 2025.

ACMI specialist German Airways intends to buy Embraer 190s in future, rather than leasing them, as at present.