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Scoot Announces New Routes to Vienna and Iloilo City

Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.

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Azorra Secures $190M Financing for E2 Jets

Azorra, a US-based aircraft lessor, has successfully closed a US$190 million financing agreement with Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) of Brazil. This significant facility will fund the acquisition of up to eight Embraer E2 jets, further solidifying Azorra’s commitment to fleet expansion and modernization. This financing marks the first-ever collaboration between BNDES and ITASCA MGA, a UK-based financial…

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Breeze Airways to Phase Out Embraer Fleet by Mid-2026

Breeze Airways (US) has announced plans to operate its Embraer E190/E195 fleet until mid-2026, after which the carrier will shift its focus to the A220 aircraft. While the Embraer jets will continue serving regular routes for the next few years, they will eventually be retained exclusively for charter operations before being completely phased out.

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Sedena Seeks $1 Billion for Mexicana’s 20 E2 Aircraft Purchase

The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.

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Air Montenegro to Launch Podgorica Flights to Baku and Prague

Air Montenegro is set to enhance its route network with the launch of direct flights from Podgorica to Baku and Praguein 2025. The service to Prague will commence in May, followed by the Baku route in June. These flights will be operated using the modern and efficient Embraer E195-E2, known for its enhanced passenger comfort and fuel efficiency.

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GOAL Aircraft Leasing Finalizes Sale and Leaseback with Porter Airlines

GOAL Aircraft Leasing, a prominent German leasing company, has finalized a sale and leaseback agreement with Porter Airlines (Canada) for two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. These modern jets will be operated by Porter Airlines under long-term lease arrangements, further strengthening its fleet for regional and transcontinental operations.