Embraer 175-E2

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.

Following a win—in the form of ANA's order for 15 E190-E2s—Embraer thinks the E175s will be crucial to replace aging turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region.

Embraer is “very optimistic for commercial sales in 2025,” but is taking a conservative view and only modestly increasing its guidance on airliner deliveries.

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.

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.

American Airlines is rushing to reverse course on an unpopular distribution strategy that could result in over $1 billion in lost revenue in 2024.

The airframer has upgraded its E2 family further, enhancing their range with lower fuel burn and automatic takeoffs.

The airframer is building production and hopes for more KC-390 orders in defense as its executive aviation branch thrives. Where will it invest next?

The order is aimed at filling what American sees as a gap in service while also addressing consumer preferences.

SkyWest Airlines has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines for $25 million.

Embraer’s E-Jets have racked up sizeable customer bases, but it is still unusual for the type to be used in the ACMI role.

The upcoming round of inspections will see a peak of 650 A320neos on the ground.

SkyWest has agreed to purchase 19 Embraer E175s, which will fly for United Airlines under a capacity purchase agreement.

Pratt and Whitney’s PW1000G-family inspection program is stabilizing and will soon include engines that power the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2.

Azorra believes that the engine problems besetting the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 are easing

Embraer President and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto is confident the Brazilian manufacturer’s commercial aircraft delivery volume will continue its steady recovery.

Over 300 captain or captain-eligible pilots have transferred to Air Canada from Jazz Aviation over the past year, reports the regional airline’s parent Chorus.

Aviation Week editors talk with Embraer’s CEO about the company’s evolving business and why he’s focusing on India and China.

SkyWest says it is making progress on slowing captain attrition, and projects adding a substantial number of block hours over the next two years.

Embraer is eyeing expansion at its overhaul base in Nashville, Tennessee.

Incursions and other close calls trigger proactive move to flag safety risks.

The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.

Lessors are strengthening their portfolios to take advantage of the travel rebound.

Young Indian regional carrier Star Air has signed a lease for two more Embraer E175 passenger jets with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).

KLM traffic this year is recovering from a slow start blamed on pandemic-related lockdowns and other uncertainties.