Small Narrowbody Jets

The first scheduled flight of an Embraer 195-E2 at London City on March 26 could be the start of squeezing more utility out of the short-runway site.

Lithuania-based MRO provider FL Technics has been granted EASA Part 145 approval for the heavy maintenance of Embraer 170/190 small narrowbodies and is aiming to extend its coverage to the Brazilian airframer’s E2 range.

Embraer plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe, potentially creating $3bn in value for the country over 10 years and creating 5,000 jobs.

Australia’s Alliance Aviation Services’ move towards Embraer E-Jets has reached the point where the Brazilian aircraft now constitutes half of its inventory.

The Uruguayan government hopes that the establishment of a new flag-carrier will significantly increase inbound tourism to the small South American nation.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved financing worth approximately R$900 million ($152 million) for American regional airline Horizon Air to import six Embraer E175s.

Mongolian airline Hunnu Air plans to expand its small fleet of regional aircraft as it seeks to grow its route network.

Mozambique’s national carrier is looking to Embraer E-Jets as part of the solution as it seeks to rebuild its fleet.

Air Niugini, the flag-carrier of Papua New Guinea, has given timing details of its planned Refleet Program.

U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will establish a base at Akron-Canton Airport in the 2025 summer season, solidifying its presence at the Ohio airport.

Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, has now been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for operations globally. Certification by the FAA and Brazilian regulator ANAC was achieved in 2024.

As Bermudan flag-carrier BermudAir prepares to double the size of its small fleet and expand its route network, it is determined not to over-extend itself.

Azorra has finalized a landmark $190 million financing agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) to fund up to eight Embraer E2 jets. The finance facility marks the inaugural collaboration between BNDES and ITASCA MGA, enhancing Azorra’s commitment to new financing solutions.

BermudAir is adding larger Embraer E190s to its fleet this spring, joining two E175s the carrier has in operation.

Air France will start its fleet-wide rollout of SpaceX's Starlink inflight broadband by installing the system on its Embraer E190s.

Greek ACMI specialist Marathon Airlines has landed a new European contract with Aeroitalia of Italy.

The shift from Embraers to Airbuses at U.S. carrier Breeze Airways continues, with the Brazilian aircraft now scheduled to continue to operate flights until mid-2026.

Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) Link subsidiary is to take on an additional three Embraer 195 small narrowbody jets.

Mesa Air Group has brokered deals to sell 18 Embraer E175s to United Airlines and 15 CRJ-900s to a third party as it works to transition to an all-Embraer fleet

The arrival of the first of Virgin Australia’s Embraer E190 E2s in the second half of 2025 will be the latest infusion of small narrowbody jets into the country.

United Airlines will begin its rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi on regional aircraft, expecting tests to begin in February.

Eindhoven Airport has started a major expansion project that will significantly enlarge its terminal and help it cope with growing passenger numbers.

Nigeria’s Overland Airways is using its new Embraer 175s to return to the international market for the first time in almost five years.

Luxembourg-based carrier Luxair has converted two Embraer E195-E2 options into firm orders, bringing its total of the type on order to six.

Romanian carrier Animawings is joining the Airbus A220 family, with the arrival of its first example of the type imminent.