Why Air India, Indigo Are The Sales Target For Embraer’s 200-Plus Firm Order
Embraer has disclosed publicly that it needs firm orders from India for more than 200 Embraer E-175 (E1) aircraft if it is to establish the final assembly line there. The aircraft’s maker’s CEO, Francisco Gomes Neto, told The Times of…
Why Embraer’s MOU For A Final Assembly Line in India Is A Smart Move
Embraer’s decision to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Adani to develop a final assembly line in the country for Embraer regional jets is a very shrewd move. India’s politicians, media and general public are fixated on…
Australia’s Alliance Airlines Opening New MRO Facility In Feb, Grappling With Pilot Shortage
Alliance Airlines anticipates its new heavy maintenance centre in Queensland will be operational in February, after which it will bring maintenance work in-house. The Australian charter operator, which is in the process of becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways,…
India’s Star Air Plans To Lease Embraer E-175s
Indian start-up Star Air plans to lease two Embraer E175 aircraft, a new type from its fleet of Embraer ERJ-145s, for operation by November this year. Star Air says in a statement it has signed a letter of intent (LOI)…
Australia’s Regional Express Buying Cobham Aviation Services’ FIFO Charter Business
Regional Express (Rex) is purchasing Cobham Aviation Services Australia’s fly-in fly-out (FIFO) charter business for A$48 million (US$32 million), a move that expands its market presence across Australia. Rex says in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) it…
Azorra Buying 11 Embraer RJs From Nordic Aviation Capital
US aircraft lessor Azorra is buying 11 more Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), which has been selling parts of its regional aircraft portfolio. Azorra says in a statement it has signed a purchase agreement with NAC for 11…
