Embraer

Since the middle of the year, Austrian Airlines has been testing a completely new technology for the purpose of carrying out technical inspections of its aircraft fleet. The aircraft are…

Air Astana passengers will be able to experience the Embraer's newest regional jet next year.Kazakhstan's national carrier has signed a long-term lease agreement with AerCap for five…

Two state-of-the-art new aircraft were officially unveiled this week, both of which will help airlines improve their fuel-efficiency and cut costs.With jet fuel accounting for up to 40%…

DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…

KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…

A new model of fuel-efficient passenger jet has completed its maiden flight in Brazil.Embraer's new E190-E2 aircraft took to the skies for the first time last week, several months…

Japan Airlines has started operating the Embraer E190, marking the first time this model of aircraft has flown in Japan.The 95-seat regional jet was put into service with JAL's…

Air Costa has added a new Embraer E190 aircraft to its fleet.The new regional jet has now been deployed at Vijayawada’s Gannavaram Airport and will be used to operate flights to…

Embraer, the Brazilian planemaker, has unveiled its new E2 aircraft, the first in a series of new fuel-efficient, quieter passenger jets.The E2 series, which ranges from 70 to 130…

Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Embraer E195 aircraft.The airline becomes the first in China to operate this aircraft type, and the deliveries form part of a…

Air Costa, the regional carrier based in Vijayawada, will start expanding its fleet and route map across India in the coming months.The airline, which commenced flights in 2013, has…

A new Chinese airline has taken delivery of its first aircraft and plans to launch flights before the end of the year.Colorful Guizhou Airlines' first Embraer E190 regional jet…

Tianjin Airlines’ expansion plans have taken a major step forward, following the signing of a contract for 22 new aircraft.The company, which is a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group,…

Boeing and Brazilian planemaker Embraer have opened a new biofuel research centre in Brazil.The Boeing-Embraer Joint Research Center, which is located at the Sao Jose dos Campos…

Indonesian regional airline Kal Star Aviation is expanding its fleet with the addition of two new Embraer aircraft.Kal Star, which is based in at Pontianak's Supadio Airport in West…

Flybe has secured its fleet commitments with Republic Airways Holdings and Embraer SA in line with its growth and renewal plans.The airline has cancelled an order of 20 E175s from…

Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets.Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…

The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…

Planemakers Boeing and Embraer will open a joint research centre to advance the development of aviation biofuel.Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will perform…

Brazilian planemaker Embraer has rolled out the first new E175 regional jet featuring a range of aerodynamic improvements that reduce fuel burn.The modifications include the…

Andhra Pradesh-based, Air Costa has signed a definite agreement with Embraer S.A. for a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s with an additional 50 purchase rights.The acquisition is a…