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ANA Holdings has formalized an order for eight additional Embraer E190-E2s, building on its 2025 agreement for 15 aircraft. The follow-on commitment comes before the first jet is delivered and expands the Japanese airline group’s firm E2 order book to 23 aircraft.
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ANA Holdings has formalized an order for eight additional Embraer E190-E2s, building on its 2025 agreement for 15 aircraft. The follow-on commitment comes before the first jet is delivered and expands the Japanese airline group’s firm E2 order book to 23 aircraft.
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