Embraer News
Embraer sees increase in jet deliveries for 2019
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.
SkyWest confirms 20 E175 order with Embraer
Embraer and SkyWest have finalised a firm order for 20 E175 jets in a 76-seat configuration. The deal has a value of US$972 million, based on 2019 list prices, with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2020.
Boeing receives clearance for Embraer deal in Brazil
Boeing and Embraer have welcomed the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defence’s general-superintendence in Brazil.
Embraer delivers first E190-E2 plane to Air Kiribati
Air Kiribati has received its first E190-E2 jet. Embraer announced the contract with the government of Kiribati, in partnership with its national airline, in December 2018.
Maiden flight for Embraer E175-E2 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.
Congo Airways places new E175 order with Embraer
Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of US$194.4 million at current list prices, with all purchase rights exercised.
Binter welcomes first Embraer E195-E2 to Europe
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.
Dubai Air Show 2019: Air Peace expands Embraer E195-E2 order
Embraer has confirmed that Air Peace has signed a contract for three additional E195-E2s, confirming purchase rights from the original contract, signed in April this year. The deal was signed today at the Dubai Air Show.
KLM Cityhopper finalises Embraer E195-E2 order
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.
Garcia handed chief financial officer role at Embraer
The board of directors at Embraer has elected Antonio Carlos Garcia as the company’s new chief financial officer and investor relations officer.
Flexjet signs $1.4bn deal to become Praetor launch customer
Embraer has signed a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a global leader in private jet travel. The deal comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the recently certified Praetor jets and the Phenom 300.
Boeing expects Embraer deal to close in early 2020
Since receiving approval for the partnership from Embraer shareholders in February this year, the companies have undertaken diligent planning for the creation of a joint venture made up of the commercial aircraft and services operations of Embraer.