Embraer Scraps Plan To Develop Commercial Turboprop Aircraft
Embraer has put on hold indefinitely plans to develop a new commercial turboprop aircraft, arguing that now is a bad time to be embarking on a new aircraft program and the company lacks the money to do so. “I am…
Regional Airline Crisis Round-up
At least ten regional aircraft operators, as of 30 April, have gone into voluntary administration or some equivalent form of restructuring process as a result of the impact of the pandemic. The latest is Irish wet-lease airline CityJet, which operates…
Backlash Against Push to Scrap ATC at Regional Airports in NZ
Regional towns in New Zealand are lobbying against a push by Airways, New Zealand’s air navigation services provider, to withdraw air traffic control services (ATC) at five regional centers. Airways says it needs to conserve cash, despite receiving a NZ$70…
Analysis: Why The Aborted Deal With Boeing May Be Good For Embraer
The aborted tie-up between Boeing and Embraer commercial aircraft is being portrayed by some in the news media as a major set-back for Embraer. But actually, it may not be all that bad for Embraer. Boeing was going to acquire…
Boeing-Embraer Commercial Aircraft Deal Ends Bitterly
Boeing’s decision to withdraw from a deal to acquire Embraer commercial aircraft has left the Brazilian manufacturer bitter as the takeover price far outstrips Embraer’s current market capitalization, which slumped amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Embraer says Boeing wrongfully terminated the…
NZ’s Sounds Air Argues for Government Aid
New Zealand’s Sounds Air is asking for government aid on the basis that it is a vital transport link for local communities. Sounds Air managing director, Andrew Crawford, tells Smart Aviation APAC the airline needs “a small amount of financial…
