Small Narrowbody Jets

U.S. regional carrier CommuteAir has bolstered the resilience of its charter-dedicated Embraer 170 through signing up for Brazilian OEM’s Exchange Plus Program.

Australia’s Alliance Aviation Services has executed two binding contracts with Scissortail Aviation and Bellinger Asset Management covering the sale of six Embraer E190 airframes.

Ibom Air is looking to transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet to expand its intra-African operations, mirroring the business model of Latvian carrier airBaltic.

Aircraft asset management firm ABL Aviation, is teaming up with Embraer on a $400 million financing facility dedicated to supporting the OEM’s E-Jet E2 program.

Spanish regional carrier Binter Canarias has added a further two Embraer E195 E2s as it continues to expand its fleet.

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.

Nigeria is pledging to enhance the viability of the country’s airports, while simultaneously embarking on a review of its airport master plan.

Kenya Airways is looking to add 10 more aircraft and replace 13 Embraer E190s over the coming five years.

In a brand-new case study series, Embraer puts the spotlight on E2 customers, who offer their views on a variety of topics.

Embraer’s E190F small jet freighter has reached the latest stage in its move towards operational service with the award of FAA certification for its conversion program and cargo loading system.

London City Airport continued its gradual post-pandemic recovery in 2023, recording a profit for the first time since 2019.

An integral part of the company’s growth plan, the first aircraft arrived September 30 at Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport.

Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the purchase of its latest batch of small narrowbody airliners from fellow-lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).

Lessor Falko Regional Aircraft has completed the delivery of four Embraer E175s to South African carrier Airlink.

Australian charter and contract flying specialist Alliance Airlines has executed two letters of intent (LOI) covering the sale of six Embraer 190 airframes.

Embraer is encouraging customers of its E2 family of small narrowbody jets that operate in hot and dusty environments to hold off on deliveries.

At first sight, it seems an odd decision: Why introduce a single example of a different aircraft type into your fleet, with all the potential complexities that could arise?

Improved fuel burn, an automated take-off feature, an optimized seating configuration, more range, and reduced operating cost for the E2s.