American Airlines has revealed plans to retire some older, less fuel-efficient aircraft from its fleet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the planes that will be taking-off on their final journeys in January

Embraer delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets. The figure represents an increase of nine per cent when compared to 2018, when the company delivered a total of 181 jets.

Boeing and Embraer have welcomed the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defence’s general-superintendence in Brazil.

The Embraer E175-E2 has made its inaugural flight, taking off from a facility in São José dos Campos. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family, with the maiden flight kicking off a rigorous 24-month test campaign.

Binter has celebrated the incorporation of the first E195-E2 jet into its fleet at a ceremony in São José dos Campos. The Spanish airline is the first European customer to receive the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft.

Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from Embraer lessor partners Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing.