Freedom Airline, a Kenyan regional carrier, has expanded its operational capacity by adding one more EMB120 Brasiliaturboprop to its fleet. The newly inducted aircraft bears the serial number 120190, and it becomes the fourth active EMB120 in the airline’s inventory, signifying steady and deliberate growth in East Africa’s regional air transport segment.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
GE Aerospace has announced the finalization of an agreement with SkyWest Airlines, under which the U.S.-based regional carrier will acquire CF34-8E engines along with associated spares to support its incoming fleet of 60 Embraer E175 jets. The order represents a continued rebound in the regional jet market and affirms SkyWest’s fleet modernization efforts.
Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…
Falko, a UK-based aircraft asset manager focused on regional aircraft, has disclosed its second-quarter 2025 portfolio activity, highlighting ongoing leasing and sales efforts across its global customer base. As of 30 June 2025, Falko’s managed fleet stood at 211 aircraft, leased to 37 customers in various regions worldwide.
Royal Jordanian has expanded its regional jet fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing serial number 19020180, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s strategic fleet renewal initiative aimed at modernizing regional operations and boosting fuel efficiency.
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier known for its premium economy model on regional routes, has added two new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its growing fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 19020182 and 19020187, are both equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1921G geared turbofan engines.
Air Montenegro has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of a third Embraer E195 aircraft, serial number 19000184, which has now entered revenue service following the issuance of an airworthiness certificate by the Montenegrin Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Africa World Airlines (AWA), based in Ghana, is preparing to grow its regional footprint by adding either two ERJ145 aircraft or a single E190 jet by the end of 2025. This fleet expansion plan reflects the airline’s strategic intent to strengthen its position in the West African market and improve connectivity within the region.
