Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter Collaborate to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility in South Korea
Embraer and Łukasiewicz - Institute of Aviation to Collaborate on Future Flight Technology
Embraer CEO Visits Warsaw Setting out Plans for Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance in Poland
Embraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization With the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Falcon Adds Embraer and Bombardier Private Jets to Its Fleet
Lufthansa Group increases its fourth-quarter profit by 66 million to 468 million euros
Air Astana group fleet grows to 60 aircraft
Embraer adds Fly Across MRO to its Authorized Service Network in Mexico
Air Astana launches direct flights from Almaty to Da Nang
EMBRAER EARNINGS RESULTS 4Q24 AND FY2024
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Route networks of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group combined through global codeshares
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group are moving closer together for their customers. The respective route networks of ITA Airways and the other network airlines of the Lufthansa Group will be linked for the first time through mutual code sharing, making it possible to combine them seamlessly in a single booking. With today's sales launch, over 100 new codeshare connections can be booked by both ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti) for flight dates starting with the summer 2025 schedule. By sharing or adding codeshare flight numbers to an existing flight, customers have a wider choice of flights and more flexibility. Despite traveling with different airlines, passengers will in future have just one ticket with the flight number of a single airline for transfer connections thanks to codeshares, and they will be able to check in their baggage conveniently to their final destination. Members of the Miles & More or Volare loyalty programs will also be able to collect and redeem miles or points on codeshare flights. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group, said: “ITA Airways is now an integral part of the offering for our joint passengers. With just one booking, a customer of the Lufthansa Group can use ITA Airways' synchronized connecting flights with its airline's flight numbers. Codesharing will further improve and harmonize the travel experience of all passengers at the Lufthansa Group's hubs. The integration of ITA Airways as part of the Lufthansa Group is progressing rapidly and now enables far-reaching advantages in the offering for our joint customers through code sharing.” With the start of the summer flight schedule on 30 March 2025, selected ITA Airways flights will also operate under a flight number of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines or Brussels Airlines. These are both year-round, domestic Italian connecting flights from Rome-Fiumicino and international routes from Rome to Malta, Athens, Sofia and Tirana. ITA Airways destinations such as Alghero (Sardinia), Pantelleria (Sicily) and Reggio di Calabria can be booked by Lufthansa Group customers for the first time. In addition, the codes will also be added to ITA Airways flights between Italy and the other Lufthansa Group hubs. For example, from the summer flight schedule, a Lufthansa customer can book a trip with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Rome under flight number LH236 and then combine it with ITA Airways from Rome to Brindisi under flight number LH5078, thus obtaining an additional travel option to the Lufthansa Group's existing flight connections to Brindisi. Conversely, ITA Airways passengers will in future be able to plan their journey with connecting flights from other network airlines of Lufthansa Group. Initially, this new codeshare offer with ITA Airways will cover flight routes within Europe. Destinations in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe can be conveniently reached in future with an ITA ticket from Italy. Once the codeshare program is fully implemented, ITA Airways passengers will be able to choose from over 250 destinations offered by the Lufthansa Group.
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LOT Polish Airlines Achieved Record Results in 2024
Last year, the national carrier reported an operating profit of PLN 805.7 million and a net profit of PLN 688.5 million. In 2024, LOT Polish Airlines carried 10.7 million passengers and ended the year with a fleet of 86 aircraft. In 2024, LOT Polish Airlines recorded its second-highest financial result in recent decades, generating revenues of PLN 9.93 billion. The national carrier achieved a net profit of PLN 688.5 million and an operating profit (EBIT) of PLN 805.7 million. Despite increased market competition and lower ticket prices, the airline maintained an operating profit margin of 8.1%. This result was driven by active network management, maximisation of unit revenues, disciplined cost control, and effective utilisation of opportunities within the charter market, despite rising service costs. These strong financial results allowed LOT Polish Airlines to rebuild its equity to record levels – reaching PLN 1.142 billion at the end of 2024, compared to PLN -734.2 million at the end of 2021, and PLN 508.0 million at the end of 2019. Last year, LOT Polish Airlines carried a record 10.7 million passengers – almost 0.7 million more than in 2019. This achievement was made possible by the addition of 11 new aircraft, including seven Boeing 737 MAX-8s, three Embraer 195 E-2s, and one first-generation Embraer 195. By the end of December, LOT Polish Airlines had expanded its fleet to 86 aircraft, the largest in the carrier’s history. In 2024, the national carrier also strengthened its presence in the charter flight segment. By cooperating with major travel agencies and capitalising on market potential at Warsaw and regional airports, LOT Polish Airlines increased available seat kilometres (ASKm) for charter flights by 10.6%, from 3.9 billion in 2023 to 4.3 billion in 2024. The airline carried 1.3 million charter passengers in 2024, representing an 18.5% increase compared to 1.1 million in 2023. Additionally, the total number of charter flights rose by 16.4%, from 6,300 in 2023 to 7,300 in 2024. LOT Polish Airlines is now larger and financially stronger. These are the foundations of our strategy, which we are consistently implementing. I’d like to thank the entire LOT Polish Airlines team and all our partners. Thanks to their hard work, LOT has become the airline of choice in our region, and it will soon become the main carrier at Europe’s most modern airport – the Central Communication Port (CPK). Michał Fijoł, President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines Last year, LOT Polish Airlines introduced eight new routes, connecting Warsaw with Tashkent, Oradea, Riyadh, Lyon, Athens, Larnaca, Tenerife, and Innsbruck. LOT Polish Airlines performed 107,926 flights in 2024, covering a total distance of 148 million kilometres and logging 249,000 hours in the air. The most popular domestic routes were Krakow, Wroclaw, and Gdansk. Among short-haul flights, passengers most frequently travelled to London, Vilnius, and Bucharest. For long-haul flights, New York, Toronto, and Chicago were the top destinations. "I’d like to thank our passengers for every journey they take with us. Our crews and the entire LOT Polish Airlines team do their utmost to ensure every trip meets your expectations. With new aircraft joining our fleet, we’re offering even more exciting destinations. Plus, the recently opened LOT Business Lounge in Chicago, along with the expanded and renovated Polonez lounge in Warsaw, greatly enhance the travel experience for our business passengers." - Michał Fijoł, President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines Last year brought more than just new aircraft and routes. The national carrier also introduced distinctively Polish touches, such as metal cutlery from Gerlach in LOT Economy class on medium- and long-haul scheduled flights, new uniform elements inspired by the Young Poland artistic movement, and amenity kits featuring Polish products. Additionally, LOT Polish Airlines completed two significant investments: the construction of a new business lounge in Chicago and the expansion and renovation of the LOT Business Lounge Polonez at Warsaw Airport. LOT Cargo also reached important milestones in 2024. LOT Polish Airlines earned two additional prestigious IATA certifications: CEIV Fresh, which recognises the airline’s exceptional standards in transporting perishable goods, and CEIV Lithium Batteries, highlighting its expertise in safely handling and transporting lithium-ion batteries and their components.
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Embraer clinches firm order for 15 E190-E2 Aircraft from Japan’s ANA Group
ANA Holdings Inc., has ordered 15 E190-E2s aircraft from Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) with options for an additional five aircraft. The selection of the E190-E2 is part of ANA’s fleet renewal plan. The economics and efficiency of the aircraft will enable the airline to enhance nationwide connectivity while providing improved space and comfort for passengers. Deliveries of the E190-E2 aircraft to ANA are expected to commence in 2028. “We are honoured that Embraer’s E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft will join ANA’s fleet and we look forward to the delivery of the first aircraft in 2028,” said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “The E190-E2 is the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available, whose size perfectly complements ANA’s fleet of larger narrowbodies. Furthermore, the E2’s cabin will appeal to ANA’s passengers as it offers outstanding comfort and space with no middle seats. We look forward to seeing the aircraft take to the skies across Japan.” Embraer E-Jets have been operating in Japan since 2009 and are supported by Embraer personnel in the country. ANA’s E190-E2 will be the first of the next generation E-Jets to operate in Japan. The aircraft’s state-of-the-art interior features a spacious, quiet cabin and Embraer’s signature two by two seating. In addition, the larger windows add to the feeling of light and space, while individual Passenger Service Units (air vent, reading light) add personalized comfort. Ensuring every passenger enjoys more personal space, plus more room for their carry-on bags. Embraer’s E2 family of aircraft delivers the best environmental efficiency, operating performance, and passenger comfort. Building upon the first-generation E-Jets’ 20 years of operational excellence, the E190-E2’s sophisticated aerodynamics, cutting edge wing design and new technologies deliver a 25% decrease in carbon emissions and fuel burn over the previous generation E-Jets. Embraer is committed to developing products, solutions, and technologies to contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The E2 family of aircraft is certified to fly with blends of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has demonstrated the engine’s operability with 100% SAF, further reinforcing Embraer’s commitment to emissions reduction and sustainable aviation. Helping to chart the path towards a more sustainable airline industry in Japan. Embraer’s E-Jet programme is one of the most successful commercial jets in the industry. Collectively, the E-Jets and E-Jets E2 are operated by more than 80 airlines across 50 countries and more than 1,800 units delivered.
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Airbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising Naval Group. With a maximum value of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years, the contract covers the development of RIFAN upgrades, their deployment and operational maintenance. “Airbus Defence and Space has been involved in the development and deployment of the network and communication systems of French Navy ships for almost 15 years,” said Eric Even, Head of Space Digital at Airbus Defence and Space. “With RIFAN 3, we are preparing for the next stage, that of collaborative naval combat, networked combat of all assets and platforms involved in naval operations.” The developments will be carried out incrementally between 2026 and 2030 and deployed on ships between 2028 and 2032. More than 80 vessels will be equipped with the RIFAN 3 network: aircraft carriers, amphibious helicopter carriers, frigates, command and supply vessels, patrol vessels, minesweepers, submarines and support vessels. This new RIFAN 3 contract aims, in particular, to increase inter-ship connectivity to progressively meet the needs of collaborative combat, thanks to new high-speed, low-latency transmission means that will be deployed on front-line vessels. The resilience of the network will also be strengthened by the development of rapid reconfiguration mechanisms to adapt to the available means of communication in different tactical and operational scenarios. In the face of growing cyber threats, the network will also rely on enhanced cybersecurity to preserve the integrity and continuity of operations. The RIFAN 2 system was commissioned by the French Navy and Airbus Defence and Space and its partners between 2012 and 2016. It brings together and operates all the communication resources available on board, such as Syracuse IV, Comcept, commercial satellite constellations (LEO, MEO and GEO) and radio resources. It allows the vessels to communicate on an IP network guaranteeing a very high level of security, and to exchange data with classification levels ranging from ‘unprotected’ to ‘secret’.
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Air India and Lufthansa Group announce significant expansion of codeshare partnership
Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership, which sees Air India enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand the existing codeshare agreements between Air India, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The expanded partnership significantly boosts flight options and connectivity for travellers between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe with the addition of close to 60 codeshare routes operated by the four airlines across 12 Indian and 26 European cities. The expanded agreements increase the total number of codeshare routes between Air India, Lufthansa and SWISS from 55 to nearly 100. Additionally, the new agreement between Air India and Austrian Airlines adds 26 codeshare routes. This provides greater choice, convenience, and seamless experiences to travellers from both regions. Customers of Lufthansa Group will now be able to connect to Air India’s domestic services to or from 15 points within India, namely Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa Mopa, Goa Dabolim, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, Lufthansa Group carriers will add their respective designator codes to Air India’s international services to 3 destinations from Delhi and Mumbai: Kathmandu, Melbourne, and Sydney. Additionally, flights currently operated by Air India and Lufthansa Group carriers between India and Germany or Switzerland will be covered under the expanded codeshare partnership. For example, customers who wish to fly between Delhi and Frankfurt will now have three daily flight options each way with ‘LH’ flight numbers, including two flights operated by Air India and one flight operated by Lufthansa. Reciprocally, Air India will now offer its customers a total of 26 destinations across Europe and 3 destinations in the Americas beyond its gateways in Europe (Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich), with the ‘AI’ designator code placed on the following services operated by airlines in the Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines for the first time: Lufthansa Between Frankfurt and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Nuremberg, Oslo, Prague, Riga, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Toulouse, Valencia, Washington D.C. SWISS Between Zurich and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Austrian Airlines Between Vienna and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Both airlines plan to progressively include other destinations in their network to the codeshare arrangements. Air India and the three Lufthansa Group carriers are members of Star Alliance. Frequent flyers will continue to earn and redeem points/miles on all four airlines, while elite status holders of Air India’s Maharaja Club and Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More programmes will benefit from Star Alliance Gold benefits including priority services, extra baggage allowance, and airport lounge access across the world. According to Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dieter Vranckx: “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Air India and elevate the travel experience for our joint customers. By further enhancing our cooperation, we will increase the travel options between Europe and India and offer our passengers improved access to additional destinations. Lufthansa Group remains committed to India, and we are excited about the possibilities and potential the country and Air India as a partner have to offer”. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “Our goal is to enable our customers to travel from any corner of the world to another via Air India and its partner airlines. The expansion of our partnership with Lufthansa Group is a step in that direction, and we are pleased to take this long-standing relationship to the next level. With this renewed partnership, our customers will have access to more destinations and greater flexibility to travel across Europe on Lufthansa Group carriers. It also gives us the opportunity to serve Lufthansa Group customers, with warmth and quintessential Indian hospitality, aboard Air India flights. We look forward to continue working closely with our Star Alliance partners in making the world feel like a smaller place.” Subject to regulatory approvals, the codeshare flights will be progressively made available for sale through the airlines’ respective booking channels.
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 series named world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet for 13th consecutive year
Embraer’s (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 65 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2024, ending the year with the industry’s highest book-to-bill. With more than 830 deliveries worldwide, operations in 40 countries and over 2.5 million flight hours, the Phenom 300 series, certified for single-pilot operation, is known for its best-in-class capabilities, delivering the most value, reliability and utilization to its loyal customers globally. Maintaining the highest residual value in the industry, the platform is a testament to Embraer’s commitment to efficiency, innovation and engineering excellence. “It’s an extraordinary time for Embraer Executive Jets as we continue our strong sales and deliveries momentum, as well as accelerate our market share growth as reflected in our recent results. These latest GAMA figures are the perfect complement to the company’s success and solidify our industry-leading position,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “The Phenom 300 series remains the benchmark for excellence in its category, combining unmatched performance, disruptive technology, superior comfort, and reliable support. We are proud to see these consistent strengths recognized once again and look forward to welcoming many more customers to the ultimate experience in business aviation.” The Phenom 300E, the fastest light jet in production, has a high-speed cruise of 464 knots and a five-occupant range of 2,010 nautical miles (3,724 km) with NBAA IFR reserves. The aircraft features advanced avionics, including a Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS)—the first to be developed and certified in business aviation—as well as autothrottle, coupled go-around, Emergency Descent Mode (EDM), and more. Looking beyond the light jet segment, the data released by GAMA indicates increased market adoption for the company’s medium cabin aircraft. The Praetor 500 now captures over 40 percent of the midsize market share, while deliveries of the Praetor jet family grew by 34 percent year-over-year, highlighting both the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 aircraft’s popularity among corporate flight departments and fleet operations.
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Embraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in the presence of a delegation of representatives from the Austrian government. “We’re thrilled to start production of first aircraft for Austria and we look forward to delivering the first aircraft to the Austrian Air Force soon. The C-390 is setting new standards as a medium airlift, truly multi-mission aircraft. It offers an unbeatable combination of the latest technology, reliability, and low operational costs, with unmatched performance”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. With a maximum payload of 26 tons, a top speed of 470 knots, and state-of-the-art systems, the C-390 is the best aircraft in its class. Its powerful engines, large cargo hold equipped with a rear ramp and robust landing gear enable it to carry out the most demanding missions, including unpaved runways. A true strategic asset for its end users, the C-390 Millennium can perform a wide range of military and civilian missions such as cargo transport, personnel and vehicles, peacekeeping operations, special operations, humanitarian support, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, air-to-air refueling, and disaster management. The aircraft configured with air-to-air refueling equipment, with the designation KC-390, can operate both as a tanker and as a receiver, in this case also by receiving fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings. Since entering service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023 and, most recently the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the C-390 has proven its capability, reliability and performance. The current fleet of aircraft in operation has accumulated more than 16,300 flight hours, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category. In addition to Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, the Netherlands announced their choice for the Millennium in 2022. In 2023, Austria, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea also selected the C-390, confirming the success of this game-changer platform. In 2024, Sweden, Slovakia and an Undisclosed Customer also opted for the C-390.
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Embraer intends to invest US$ 3.5 Billion by 2030
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today its plans to invest approximately US$ 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest for national sovereignty and defense," held in Brasília. The event was attended by Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and other authorities. The investment forecast aligns with the company’s recent practices and Embraer’s growth plan for the next five years, which includes increased aircraft production, business expansion in international markets, and the development of sustainable technologies, with the goal of a low-carbon economy in the aerospace industry. One highlight is the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) manufactured by EVE, backed by Embraer S.A. "The New Industry Brazil program plays an essential role in the resumption of the country's competitiveness. The partnership with Embraer, and with the entire Defense Industrial Base, will continue to be fundamental to encouraging exports of Brazilian products, as well as the generation of qualified jobs and income, also guaranteeing the mastery of critical technologies aimed at national sovereignty," said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. The successful history of cooperation between government, universities, and industry strongly contributes to Brazil remaining at the forefront of innovation, especially in a highly technological and competitive environment such as the aerospace and defense sector. The partnership has been equally important for talent retention and development. With 23,500 employees worldwide, of which 18,000 are in Brazil, Embraer's current workforce already exceeds pre-pandemic levels. The company has generated more than 2,500 jobs in the last two years and maintains continuous investment in training and professional qualification programs.
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Embraer Defense & Security participates in IDEX 2025
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, will promote its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at IDEX 2025, including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack, reconnaissance, and advanced training aircraft. “We are honored to participate in IDEX 2025. We consider the United Arab Emirates to be a leading nation in the Middle East, a region of strategic importance to us. We are confident that our aircraft and defense systems, renowned for their cost efficiency and outstanding performance, are ideal for modernizing air forces around the world” said Bosco da Costa Jr, President and CEO, Embraer Defense & Security. The C-390 Millennium, designed by Embraer, is a new generation aircraft that is redefining the standards of versatility and operational efficiency. It can carry a greater payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft, while flying faster (470 knots) and farther. It can perform a wide range of missions, including air logistics support, aerial surveillance, vehicles, cargo and troop transportation and airdrop, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions. It can operate in hot and harsh conditions from temporary or unpaved runways, including packed earth, soil, coral, and gravel. The aircraft, when configured with air-to-air refueling equipment can conduct aerial refueling both as a tanker and a receiver. The current global fleet of C-390 Millennium aircraft has accumulated more than 16,000 flight hours, with a 93% mission capability rate and mission completion rates exceeding 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in its category. Recently, Sweden and Slovakia selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as their new tactical transport aircraft. To date, the C-390 has been contracted by South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Brazil, and an undisclosed customer. In the field of light and versatile military aircraft, able to operate in the most demanding conditions, the A-29 Super Tucano is the undisputed leader. As a multi-mission aircraft, equipped with a state-of-the-art weapon system, the A-29 Super Tucano provides great versatility for armed reconnaissance, border surveillance, close air support, light attack, and advanced training missions on a single platform, which exponentially increases the aircraft's availability and operational flexibility. Its robust airframe is capable of operating from unpaved runways in harsh environments. The A-29 Super Tucano is the global leader in its category, with over 290 orders and more than 580,000 flight hours, with 60,000 of those in combat. In 2024, Embraer announced new sales of the Super Tucano to the Portuguese AirForce (A-29N), the Uruguayan Air Force, the Paraguayan Air Force and two undisclosed customers. Embraer's presence at IDEX 2025 reaffirms its commitment to providing customers with the most advanced aircraft and systems, enabling them to perform the most demanding missions, anytime, anywhere.
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Embraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global aerospace industry leader, and Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, today inked a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft. The agreement will see Airlink become the first African customer for the customized Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) management system, which will optimize its inventory levels and reduce its operational costs for its fleet of ERJ and E-Jets. Airlink has been an Embraer aircraft operator and customer since 2001 with its fleet operating flights throughout Southern and East Africa, to Madagascar as well as to St Helena and Ascension islands in the South Atlantic. “The longstanding relationship between Embraer and Airlink has matured over time through mutual understanding and close collaboration. Today Airlink is proudly the largest operator of Embraer Regional Jet airliners on the continent, and we have clear objectives of expanding and densifying our footprint, which will require additional capacity and more aircraft. Impeccable product support is an imperative to continuously deliver safe and reliable service excellence, which is an Airlink mantra. We are ‘joined at the hip’ with Embraer, and this ECIP speaks volumes to mutual commitment to optimizing the operational and economic performance of our fleet,” said Rodger Foster, Airlink Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. “Embraer has a long-term relationship with Airlink, which is one of our main customers worldwide. This deal shows the airline’s trust in our support. We will work even harder to help Airlink gain efficiency and reduce inventory costs in all operations through ECIP, a program that offers the best-in-class performance customized to each inventory, while providing access to Embraer’s global logistics network,” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support. ECIP offers several advantages to customers. First, most of the inventory investment is done by Embraer, reducing substantially the investment usually carried out by airlines. Also, fixed yearly pricing for each part allows customers to balance costs more precisely at guaranteed performance levels by Embraer Services & Support. The operation is data-driven, with a weekly ordering recommendation based on customer usage and stock level data that is created utilizing advanced software and Embraer Planning experience shared collaboratively. Finally, all airlines participating in ECIP can count on Embraer’s materials management expertise and a global logistics network with best-in-class performance.
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Embraer’s E-Freighter earns triple certification
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for global operations. Full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) was achieved in 2024. The E-Freighter made its first flight in April 2024 and its first public appearance at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2024. The E190F program began in May 2022 to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older, less efficient models. The E-Freighter meets the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which require rapid deliveries and decentralized operations, driving the demand for faster delivery of shipments to regional markets. “EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. This is an exciting market, and we have developed the perfect aircraft to fill the gap, meeting the demand globally for faster deliveries, not just to metro areas, but all regions. The E-Jets are a global success with a large footprint worldwide, we are now ready to offer the highest standard of freighter solution to customers globally”, said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation. E-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies. If combining capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural payload is 13,500 kg for the E190F.
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Embraer and Flexjet sign agreement valued at up to USD $7 billion
Embraer Executive Jets, a division of Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), announced today a purchase agreement with Flexjet, global leader in the fractional jet ownership segment. The agreement comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, as well as an enhanced suite of services and support. The agreement is valued at up to USD $7 billion at current list prices. This is the largest order placed by Flexjet in its 30-year history and is also the largest firm order for Embraer’s executive aircraft. With the order, Flexjet reaffirms its longstanding commitment as Embraer’s first fleet customer for Praetor jets and now introduces the improved new generation of the Phenom 300E model to its growing global portfolio. “We are delighted with Flexjet’s renewed commitment to Embraer through this comprehensive purchase agreement, which strengthens even further our strategic partnership of over 20 years,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “We are excited to continue offering Flexjet's customers access to our market-leading Phenom jets and our Praetor jets, the best in their respective categories.” The partnership between Embraer and Flexjet dates back to 2003, when Flight Options, which merged with Flexjet in 2015, became the first fractional ownership program to introduce the Legacy executive jet. This longstanding partnership has grown significantly over the years and continues today with a growing presence of Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300 series aircraft in Flexjet’s global fleet. “Now in our 30th year at Flexjet, it seems fitting to extend our rewarding and long-term relationship with Embraer with this historic firm order. Since 2003, we have accepted delivery of more than 150 Embraer aircraft,” said Michael Silvestro, CEO of Flexjet. “Both the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are high performers in the Flexjet fleet. Praetor 600 was so well accepted in Europe, we opted to include it in our North American fleet in 2023, extending our Embraer fleet across two continents. And as the first fractional provider of the Praetor 500, our maintenance technicians and our pilots are intimately familiar with the aircraft and are looking forward to the continued growth of this fleet.” Flexjet has a history of being the first fleet customer for three Embraer products – the Legacy Executive in 2003, the Phenom 300 in 2010, the Legacy 450 in 2016, and the Praetor 500 / Praetor 600 in 2019. Furthermore, Flexjet has helped Embraer to reach key milestones, such as the delivery of the 100th Phenom 300 in 2012 and the 1,000th Embraer executive jet, a Legacy 500, in 2016. These aircraft have broken barriers in their respective classes, with the Phenom 300 being the most delivered light business jet in the world for 12 consecutive years, according to numbers released by GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturing Association). The Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 were both the first fly-by-wire aircraft in Flexjet’s fleet, offering performance capabilities of larger aircraft with midsized economics.
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Airbus signs new study contract to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft programme. This 24-month contract follows on from the architecture and feasibility study launched at the end of 2022. “The A321 MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) has all the assets to become a true flying frigate capable of responding to the wide range of missions entrusted to the French maritime patrol,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice President, Head of Air Power at Airbus Defence and Space. “Airbus offers a sovereign solution that provides the autonomy, availability and reliability required to contribute to the oceanic component of the nuclear deterrence.” The aim of this new definition study and risk-assessment contract is to prepare for the development and production launch of the maritime patrol aircraft programme at the end of 2026. This study will enable the initial results of the architecture study to be taken further, in order to refine the economic and industrial conditions for carrying out the programme, to guide the technical choices of the systems to be integrated on the aircraft, and to carry out the first wind-tunnel tests. The A321 MPA is a militarised version of the Airbus A321XLR, designed to meet all the operational requirements of the French Navy, mainly in anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, from low to high intensity, as well as intelligence gathering. The aim is to have a new aircraft to replace the fleet of Atlantique 2 operated by the French Navy from the Lann-Bihoué (France) naval air base by the 2030-2040 timeframe. The A321 MPA will have a long-range and high-manoeuvrability capability, including at low altitude. The aircraft will be equipped with a full range of sensors specific to maritime patrol aircraft, to which Thales is a major contributor: latest-generation radar with active antennas; an acoustic system using passive and active sonar buoys; electronic and electro-optical warfare systems; magnetic anomaly detection (MAD), and self-protection systems. It will also carry communications systems, including satellite communications, as well as the weapons needed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, including torpedoes and the future anti-ship missile (FMAN). The aircraft's large cargo bay and the open architecture of its mission system give it a great capacity to evolve throughout its lifecycle to meet the emergence of new threats. The extraordinary success of the A320 Family - the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft with more than 10,000 aircraft in service and more than 300 million flight hours - ensures that the A321 MPA has long proven availability, reliability and low maintenance costs. Airbus Defence and Space has long experience in converting commercial aircraft into military aircraft, culminating in the success of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) , which has more than 90% of the world market (excluding the United States). The company also has extensive expertise in the integration of sensors and mission systems on the P3, C295 and CN235 aircraft, with more than 170 aircraft in service in various maritime patrol and surveillance configurations.
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Lufthansa Group Airlines use Apple AirTag location feature for baggage processes
Lufthansa Group Airlines are introducing a new service for their passengers effective immediately. Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings are integrating the Apple AirTag location feature into their baggage tracing. Now, customers can use the new function to privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory via the familiar digital channels of the baggage tracing service. The group's airlines integrate this information into their systems accordingly and can therefore digitally support baggage tracking. “Our digital products team, the ‘Digital Hangar’ with its approximately 1,000 experts, offers our customers new digital services, transparent information and support along the entire journey every month,” said Dieter Vranckx, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group. “The use of Apple AirTag data is one example of many ways in which we are continuously developing the customer journey of all our Group airlines due to innovative digital services.” “Thanks to our app and website, passengers can now find solutions quickly and easily in the event of irregularities,” added Oliver Schmitt, Head of the Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar. “In particular, we have been able to achieve significant improvements in the last few months in the area of baggage tracing. The integration of our customers' AirTag data opens up additional possibilities for us to act even more efficiently and quickly.”
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Eve collaborates with VertiMob and PRS Aeroportos in ANAC's regulatory sandbox
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) is excited to announce its collaboration with PRS Aeroportos - participating as a consortium between Pax Aeroportos SA, concessionaire of Campo de Marte Airport, and UrbanV SpA, vertiport operator - and VertiMob Infrastructure Ltda in the regulatory sandbox for vertiports, organized by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Anac). This initiative marks a pivotal step towards establishing operational regulations for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The sandbox project, set to run for 24 months, provides an environment for the companies to develop innovative solutions for vertiports. Areas of focus encompass key regulations including physical infrastructure capacity, fire-fighting systems, aircraft noise requirements, and access control measures. The collaboration will also address aircraft landing and take-off layouts, final approach and departure trajectories, and maintenance and support facilities. In this collaboration, Eve will apply its expertise as an eVTOL manufacturer to enhance aircraft characteristics and performance requirements. Eve will share insights on best practices for operations using its broad experience in aerospace technology, including pre-flight checks and standard procedures. Additionally, Eve is actively working to evolve advanced air mobility (AAM) market dynamics, which will shape the range of services offered at vertiports to meet future needs. "From the beginning, Eve's vision has always been broader than just the aircraft. We are deeply committed to shaping and integrating into the wider AAM industry", said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. "Our collaboration in Anac's regulatory sandbox is a clear demonstration of this commitment. This partnership with the infrastructure operators allows us to address all aspects of the AAM industry, from vertiport infrastructure to eVTOL operations, in alignment with the standards and expectations of global regulatory agencies”, added the executive. Anac recently published the final airworthiness criteria for Eve's eVTOL, marking a significant step towards type certification. This publication paves the way for Eve to define the means of compliance for its eVTOL with Anac. Eve continues to work closely with the agency to secure the Type Certificate (TC) and validate the TC with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Eve has conducted Concept of Operations (CONOPs) studies in various global cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, and London. These CONOPs outline the vision, key considerations, operational needs for eVTOLs, and user journeys, as well as services and support. Eve's proposal convenes all stakeholders for comprehensive feedback to structure and deliver the best solutions for the industry.
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Embraer to participate in Aero India 2025 with multi-mission transport aircraft KC-390 Millennium
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), the world’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Brazil, will showcase its KC-390 Millennium tactical air transport aircraft and solutions spanning its defense portfolio at the Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru from 10 to 14 February 2025. Along with the KC-390 Millennium military multi-mission aircraft, Embraer will offer visitors a closer look at Embraer’s comprehensive Defense & Security portfolio and innovative solutions at its booth (Hall J:JR2.3). "Embraer is excited to be back at AeroIndia as we showcase the KC-390 Millennium and our broad portfolio of defense and security solutions to the industry,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security. “It is an aircraft that is growing its global operator base and impressing the industry with its modern capabilities and reflects the versatility and reliability that our aircraft are known for. The Embraer team and its partners will be at AeroIndia in full force, in support of India’s aviation and defense aims". Embraer will showcase the exceptional versatility and performance of the KC-390. The aircraft has proven its capability, reliability, and performance across a variety of missions. By carrying more payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft at a faster speed (470 knots) and over a longer distance, the KC-390, which is configured with air-to-air refueling equipment, supports a wide range of critical missions including transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions, operating on temporary or unpaved runways such as packed earth, soil, and gravel. It has proven its aerial refueling capacity both as a tanker and as a receiver, in this case by receiving fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings. Since entering service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, and the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the aircraft has shown 93% mission capability, mission completion rate above 99% and has clocked in more than 16,300 flight hours demonstrating exceptional productivity in its category. In addition to Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, the Netherlands announced its choice for the Millennium in 2022. In 2023, Austria, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea also selected the KC-390, confirming the success of this game-changer platform. In 2024, Sweden, Slovakia and an Undisclosed Customer have also opted for the KC-390. Embraer has more than 40 aircraft and 11 aircraft types operating in India across defense, commercial aviation and executive jets, reflecting the diversity of Embraer’s portfolio in the country. This includes the Legacy 600 aircraft used for the transportation of government officials and VIPs by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF) and the ‘Netra’ AEW&C aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ145 platform operated by the IAF. Star Air, one of the largest regional airlines in the country is an all-Embraer aircraft operator with a fleet of E175 and ERJ145 aircraft.
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Integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group kicks off
From the use of frequent flyer programs, moving of flight operations at airport terminals, lounge access, code sharing, coordinated European flight schedule – customers will already be able to see the benefits of the integration, shortly after the Lufthansa Group's concluded participation in ITA Airways. At a press conference in Rome, Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways, and Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, presented the first concrete steps and improvements for customers. With immediate effect, 36 million Miles & More members can earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights. At the same time, the 2.7 million members of the ITA Airways frequent flyer program Volare can earn and redeem their points on all flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines. With the start of the summer flight schedule on March 30, 2025, passengers of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group can enjoy the following benefits: Under one roof in Frankfurt and Munich: Using the same terminal is an essential prerequisite for quick and comfortable transfers at the Lufthansa Group's hubs. With the start of the upcoming summer flight schedule, ITA Airways will move into the Lufthansa Airlines terminals in Frankfurt and Munich – into Terminal 1 in Frankfurt and into Terminal 2 in Munich. This will significantly reduce passengers' transfer times. At all other hubs of the group, as well as in Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, the Lufthansa Group airlines already offer their flights in the same terminal areas as ITA Airways. Lounge access: Starting 30 March, ITA Airways passengers will also be able to visit and use the approximately 130 lounges of the Lufthansa Group and its partners on their travels. The lounges of ITA Airways will also be open to Lufthansa Group passengers from this date. Code sharing: By adding ITA Airways flights to the route networks of Lufthansa Group Airlines, customers will have more choice and greater flexibility. With the start of the summer flight schedule, more than 100 flight connections will initially share their flight numbers and can thus be more easily combined. These code-shares make it possible to combine flights of different airlines in the group into a single booking. Once fully implemented, this code-sharing will give ITA Airways passengers access to over 250 destinations of the Lufthansa Group. For passengers of the Lufthansa Group airlines, the offer will be expanded to include ITA Airways domestic flights to Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria and Puglia. All codeshare connections can be booked from 25 February through all global sales channels, including online and via the Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways apps. Coordinated flight schedules between the hubs: The flight connections between the Lufthansa Group's hubs (Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels) and ITA Airways' two main airports (Rome and Milan) are optimized and better distributed throughout the day to offer guests more travel flexibility. Coordinated departure times mean less waiting time for guests and better connections to long-haul destinations. Change of airline alliance: In the future, ITA Airways passengers will also be able to take advantage of all the product benefits of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian airline's admission to Star Alliance, the biggest global aviation alliance, is of crucial importance for this. Preparations have already begun. ITA Airways' official accession to the Star Alliance is planned for the first half of 2026. Accordingly, ITA Airways already initiated the withdrawal from the SkyTeam alliance. The cooperation between ITA Airways and Lufthansa Cargo is also to be quickly intensified in the airfreight sector. The first joint offers for freight customers will be available on selected routes as early as the upcoming summer. Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, says: “Now that ITA Airways has become a member of our airline family a few days ago, we want to push ahead with the merger quickly, so that ITA and its passengers, as well as the guests of our other passenger airlines, can quickly benefit from the advantages of an expanded Lufthansa Group. We are also confident that ITA Airways will realize a profit as early as this year. All in all, we are convinced that today, the start of the integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group, marks the beginning of a joint success story for customers, employees and shareholders of ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group.”
