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Embraer delivers first E190 to KLM Cityhopper

Published by Michael November 8th, 2008 in Orders & Deliveries and Embraer. 1 Comment

On Friday Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to KLM cityhopper, the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, during a ceremony to be held at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The deal with the Dutch airline was announced in August 2007 and includes ten firm orders, plus nine options, for the EMBRAER 190.

KLM Cityhopper Embraer 190

“It is a real pleasure to deliver the first EMBRAER 190 jet to KLM cityhopper and a great honor to see the company as part of the Air France/KLM Group, following France’s Régional, flying their colors on Embraer E-Jets,” said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice
President, Airline Market. “KLM cityhopper is an important KLM arm that handles a large portion of its highly competitive European
network, and we are proud to see our aircraft playing such a significant role.”

KLM cityhopper’s EMBRAER 190 is configured with 100 seats in a comfortable, single-class layout. The first aircraft entering service will initiate the process of replacing the oldest Fokker 100s, in order to enhance the airline’s operational performance and maintainability. “We are very pleased to take delivery of our first EMBRAER 190 jet, and welcome it into KLM’s European network,” said Michel Coumans, Managing Director of KLM cityhopper. “This aircraft will enable us to improve our operational performance throughout Europe, with a superior product for our customers, while considerably reducing emissions.”

KLM cityhopper is a 100% subsidiary of KLM. The airline runs over 50% of KLM’s European network, and its fleet currently consists of 55 aircraft, including 20 Fokker 100, 21 Fokker 70 and 14 Fokker 50 aircraft. Within the KLM network, KLM cityhopper runs 270 flights a day to 45 destinations.

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First Embraer 190 delivered to Virgin Nigeria

Published by Michael September 26th, 2008 in Orders & Deliveries and Embraer. 0 Comments

Embraer recently delivered the first E190 jet to Virgin Nigeria. The aircraft accommodates 96 passengers in a dual-class layout, with 12 first-class and 84 Elite seats, and also features a state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, with individual TV screens at each seat.
Virgin Nigeria Embraer 190
The EMBRAER 190 is the first E-Jet delivered to Virgin Nigeria, and it will assist the airline’s growing domestic and regional network, by providing the right capacity for current routes. The aircraft will also be used to develop international markets, feeding the Lagos hub for its long-haul operations.

Virgin Nigeria’s EMBRAER 190 is equipped with the new-generation i4500 satellite-based In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system supplied by Thales Avionics (USA). As the aircraft enters service, passengers flying short-haul routes will have the opportunity to watch movies, as well as Nigerian and foreign programs, or select from a wide range of music channels.

In November 2007, at the Dubai Air Show, Virgin Nigeria announced firm orders for seven EMBRAER 170s and three EMBRAER 190s, all of which are Advanced Range versions, plus options for six EMBRAER 190s and purchase rights for another eight E-Jets.

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Montenegro Airlines orders E-195

Published by Michael September 17th, 2008 in Orders & Deliveries and Embraer. 1 Comment

Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines, today. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the same model.

The EMBRAER 195 for Montenegro Airlines will comfortably seat 116 passengers in a singleclass layout and delivery is expected in 2009. The company plans to use the new airplane for key markets on the European continent, including routes to cities like London and Moscow.

Montenegro Airlines Embraer E-195

Last June, Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 195 to Montenegro Airlines through a leasing operation carried out by GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS). This leasing contract includes another aircraft of the same model for delivery next year that will increase the airline’s fleet to three EMBRAER 195s by mid-2009.

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Embraer deliveres first EMBRAER 170 to Regional (Air France)

Published by Michael September 5th, 2008 in Orders & Deliveries and Embraer. 0 Comments

Embraer today announced the delivery of the first EMBRAER 170 jet to Régional – Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Air France Group. This is the first of a total of nine firm orders it has for the EMBRAER 170 from the French airline.

Régional (Air France) EMBRAER 170

Régional’s EMBRAER 170 is configured in a 76-seat single-class layout. It will enter service this week on its domestic and intra-European networks.

As Embraer’s largest customer in Europe, Régional currently operates a total fleet of 48 Embraer aircraft (6 EMBRAER 190s, 28 ERJ 145s, 9 ERJ 135s, and 5 EMB 120 Brasilias).

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