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Global Jet Luxembourg retires its sole Praetor 500

Aviation Week

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Greece signs for three Embraer KC-390s, with options for three more

Greece has formalized a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to acquire three Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports, with options for three additional aircraft. The first is scheduled for delivery to the Hellenic Air Force in 2027, confirming plans announced in June for a fleet of up to six.

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Finnair and Air Astana select SES multi-orbit satellite Wi-Fi for aircraft fleets

Finnair plans to equip 18 new Embraer E195-E2s, scheduled to enter service from Q3 2027, with SES connectivity; Air Astana will install the service on its A321LR fleet for some of its longest routes. The system combines low-Earth-orbit and geostationary satellite coverage.

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San Marino’s FTC Aviation adds Legacy 650, retires G650

San Marino-based FTC Aviation has added an Embraer Legacy 650 to its fleet while retiring a Gulfstream G650. The fleet change shifts the operator’s business-aviation mix between two large-cabin aircraft; the available report provides no details on timing, acquisition terms or the Legacy’s intended use.

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interCaribbean Airways’ E170 debut points to a potential E2 future

interCaribbean Airways CEO Trevor Sadler says the airline’s E170 debut could help shape a future move to Embraer’s E2 family. The development places the E170’s role in the carrier’s fleet strategy alongside the possibility of a next-generation regional jet, though no E2 commitment is reported.

Air Data News

FAA proposes certification rules for Embraer E195-E2 automatic takeoff system

The FAA has proposed special certification conditions for Embraer’s E2TS, which can automatically rotate the E195-E2 and begin its initial climb after pilots initiate takeoff. The proposal details how the system will operate as regulators assess the aircraft’s automated takeoff capability.

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FAA advances certification of Embraer E2 automated takeoff system

The FAA has taken a step toward certifying Embraer’s automated takeoff system for the E-Jet E2 family. Embraer says the technology is intended to improve safety and enable higher takeoff weights, adding automation to the aircraft’s takeoff sequence.

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Embraer signs component-pool agreements supporting 43 E-Jets at Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti

Embraer has agreed to provide component-pool support for 43 E-Jets operated by Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti, covering more than 300 components. Austrian’s share covers its 13 remaining E195s, although the airline plans to phase out the type by the end of 2028.