Aviation Week
• Jens Flottau
Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet on Sept. 2, 2026, an E195-E2 to Brazilian carrier Azul. The delivery also marked Azul’s 50th E-Jet E2 and underscored the program’s expansion beyond its regional-aviation origins, with Azul having received the first E195-E2 in 2019.
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Bangladesh’s government will investigate aircraft procurement deals involving Biman Bangladesh Airlines, putting the carrier’s fleet-planning decisions and past transactions under official scrutiny. The review could affect accountability for procurement processes and provide clarity on the state-owned airline’s approach to future fleet renewal.
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Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet on Sept. 2, 2026, an E195-E2 to Brazilian carrier Azul. The delivery also marked Azul’s 50th E-Jet E2 and underscored the program’s expansion beyond its regional-aviation origins, with Azul having received the first E195-E2 in 2019.
United Airlines will introduce its Airbus A321XLR on domestic routes, marking the aircraft’s first scheduled deployment for the carrier. The move provides an early look at how United plans to use the XLR’s additional range and capacity within its U.S. network before expanding the type’s operational role.
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighters, according to industry sources. The potential order would support the carrier’s plans for a new African hub designed to strengthen its cargo network and compete more directly with Gulf carriers.
Vueling, IAG’s Barcelona-based low-cost carrier, is reportedly postponing the introduction of its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the first half of 2027. The delay is tied to outstanding certification work for the aircraft’s seats, extending the timeline for fleet and capacity planning.
Luxembourg’s Luxair plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to replace its entire fleet by the mid-2030s, excluding aircraft already newly delivered. The renewal will center on Boeing’s 737 MAX family, marking a long-term commitment to the narrowbody platform as the airline reshapes its fleet.
Nigerian startup Caliphate Air has received its first Embraer E190, adding a larger aircraft type to a launch fleet previously made up entirely of secondhand Brazilian regional jets. The delivery highlights another new African airline adopting Embraer aircraft as it builds its initial operating platform.
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Airbus will add an A220 full-flight simulator at its Singapore training center in 2027, supporting operators including Qantas, Korean Air and Air Niugini. The facility is being established as more than 170 A220s await delivery in Asia-Pacific, including 150 aircraft ordered by AirAsia from 2028.
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