Tag: Embraer
NEWS Mar 06, 2026 LATAM Airlines Announces Historic Fleet Expansion with First Embraer E195-E2 Deliveries Slated for Late 2026 A major transformation is taking flight at LATAM Airlines Group as the carrier prepares to break its long-standing narrowbody reliance on Airbus. Read More →
ROUTES Mar 03, 2026 Mexicana de Aviacion Targets United States Charter Market for FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexicana de Aviación has officially petitioned the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit to launch extensive charter operations across the border, specifically timed to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read More →
NEWS Mar 02, 2026 Embraer Celebrates US Return to Zero Tariffs with Bold Growth Forecast Embraer, the world’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer, has signaled a new era of market expansion following the United States’ decisive move to reinstate zero-tariff status for Brazilian aerospace imports. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 18, 2026 Porter Airlines Strengthens North American Network With New Austin Service And Strategic Shift To Chicago O’Hare Porter Airlines is accelerating its transborder expansion today with the announcement of a landmark move into the Texas market and a significant operational pivot in the American Midwest. Read More →
NEWS Feb 12, 2026 US Department of Transportation Opens Competitive Bidding for Vital Rural Air Links in Maine Colorado and Alaska In a move to safeguard the "economic lifelines" of America’s most remote regions, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially opened the bidding process for new Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 29, 2026 Porter Airlines Expands 2026 Summer Schedule With New Nashville and Boston Routes Toronto-based Porter Airlines has officially unveiled its most ambitious summer schedule to date, marking a 20% increase in network capacity for 2026. The expansion, announced today, January 29, 2026, introduces a new cross-border service to Nashville and Boston, while significantly bolstering domestic connectivity from the airline's hubs in Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of Efficiency In a sweeping series of manoeuvres aimed at fortifying its long-term financial stability, Avelo Airlines has announced a fundamental restructuring of its network and fleet. As of January 8, 2026, the Houston-based carrier is moving to retire nearly its entire Boeing 737-700 sub-fleet, shutter three operational bases, and terminate ICE flights. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 05, 2026 EU’s €15M Vision for the Future Multirole Light Aircraft (FMLA) by 2035 The European Union has officially signalled its intent to develop a new class of low-observable, cost-effective combat aviation. In a move aimed at bridging the capability gap between high-end fifth-generation fighters and low-intensity mission requirements, the European Defence Fund (EDF) has allocated €15 million for the initial competition and design phase of the FMLA. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 21, 2025 End of an Era: JetBlue's Farewell to the Embraer E190 On September 9, 2025, after nearly two decades of service, JetBlue Airways brought an end to an era with the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 10, 2025 Maiden Brazil: Virgin Australia Welcomes the Iconic Embraer E2 Known for its aging intrastate fleets and unmatched concentration of Fokker 100s, Perth Airport has been a time capsule for aviation enthusiasts. Now, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is breaking tradition with the arrival of the cutting-edge Embraer E190-E2, ushering in a new era for Western Australian air travel. Read More →