CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to French regional carrier Regourd Aviation S.A.S., operating under the Amelia brand. The transaction marks the start of a new partnership and supports Amelia’s long-term fleet development strategy.
KLM Cityhopper (Netherlands) has taken delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020174, further expanding its next-generation regional fleet. The aircraft was delivered under a leasing agreement and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1921G engines, a member of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family.
ACC Aviation (UK) has been appointed as the exclusive remarketing agent for an ERJ145MP, serial number 145360, owned by Galactic Aviation (Nigeria). The appointment underscores ACC Aviation’s expanding role in the secondary aircraft market, particularly across Africa.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
Cebu Pacific, the largest low-cost carrier in the Philippines, is considering additional narrowbody aircraft acquisitions before 2029, citing sustained passenger demand across its domestic and regional markets. This review comes on the heels of its record order for 152 Airbus A321neo aircraft, which reaffirmed its commitment to fleet standardization and capacity growth.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The newly delivered jets bear serial numbers 19020168 and 19020169, and are powered by PW1900G geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.
Porter Airlines, a regional airline based in Canada, is expanding its maintenance capabilities through the lease of a 20,000 square foot hangar at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The newly secured facility will provide dedicated support for the airline’s growing E195-E2 and DHC8-400 fleets.
Hunnu Air, the Mongolian carrier based in Ulaanbaatar, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020171, powered by PW1900G engines. This marks a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy as it becomes the first operator of the E2 family in Mongolia.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, delivered a total of 30 aircraft in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20% year-over-year increase. The improved performance signals a solid start to the year and renewed momentum in both its commercial and executive aviation segments.
In a strategic move to bolster its international partnerships, Marathon Airlines of Greece has successfully placed a second Embraer E190 aircraft, with serial number 19000163, with Aeroitalia, an Italian airline. This aircraft will operate under a wet lease agreement, indicating Marathon Airlines’ commitment to expanding its operational footprint and strengthening ties within the European aviation market.
