Alliance Airlines (Australia) has confirmed a major fleet expansion centered around the Embraer E190, with multiple lease agreements set to strengthen its operations through 2025 and 2026.
Virgin Australia has restructured its E190-E2 acquisition strategy by transferring four aircraft on order to Azorra (US) under a sale & leaseback agreement. This transaction allows Virgin Australia to retain operational access to the aircraft while optimizing its financial flexibility.
Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, has announced the suspension of its flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lomé, Togo, effective late February 2025. The final flight to Johannesburg is scheduled for February 23, 2025, while the last service to Lomé will be on February 24, 2025. These routes are currently operated using Embraer E195-E2 and Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
Air Serbia has returned its sole Embraer E195 aircraft, registered YU-ATB (serial number 19000213), to service following nearly two months of maintenance in Naples. The aircraft resumed operations on a flight between Belgrade and Dusseldorf.
Señor Air, a regional airline based in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of an Embraer ERJ-135 aircraft, identified by serial number 145361. This aircraft is equipped with AE3007A1P engines, known for their reliability and efficiency in regional flight operations.
Porter Airlines (Canada) has announced the addition of a new route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), with flights set to commence on 1 May 2025. The airline will operate the route with the Embraer E195-E2, expanding its footprint in the Canada-US market.
Austrian Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Vienna and Ivalo, marking a new seasonal route to Lapland, Finland. The airline began operations on 15 January 2025, utilizing its Embraer E195 aircraft.
Z Air, based in Bonaire, has taken delivery of its first jet aircraft, an ERJ145 with serial number 145667. This milestone marks an important step in the carrier’s fleet development as it seeks to expand its operational capabilities.
Mexicana, Mexico’s revived flag carrier, has reportedly cost taxpayers more than $1.72 billion during its first year of operations, as disclosed by a government agency. This figure includes expenses related to the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft, part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved $355 million in financing to support Embraer’s export of 16 E175 aircraft to Republic Airways, a regional carrier in the United States. These aircraft will be delivered throughout 2025, with Republic Airways committing to make payments in US dollars directly to BNDES.
