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Africa World Airlines COO Sohail Mahmood says Embraer E190s, an expanded Accra hub and partnerships will underpin the Ghanaian carrier’s growth across West Africa. The strategy links fleet capacity with hub development and cooperation as the airline seeks to expand its regional presence.
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Africa World Airlines COO Sohail Mahmood says Embraer E190s, an expanded Accra hub and partnerships will underpin the Ghanaian carrier’s growth across West Africa. The strategy links fleet capacity with hub development and cooperation as the airline seeks to expand its regional presence.
Portugal has authorized the acquisition of three Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for Greece. The approval advances a deal already approved by the Greek government, which submitted a formal request for the aircraft.
Wheels Up has selected Av8 MRO, a subsidiary of Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings, to provide landing gear overhaul and exchange support for its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet. The five-year agreement establishes a dedicated maintenance arrangement for a core part of the private aviation provider’s aircraft support needs.
Portugal’s government has approved nearly €590 million to advance a government-to-government sale of three Embraer C-390 Millennium transports to Greece. The funding covers the aircraft, electronic-warfare equipment and associated services, moving the proposed transfer to the Greek Air Force toward completion.
American Airlines has received the first Embraer E175 fitted with RECARO’s new-generation R2 passenger seats, becoming the first U.S. carrier to introduce the seats on the regional jet. The delivery marks a cabin update for the airline’s E175 fleet, though the reports do not specify how many aircraft will receive the seats.
Poland is evaluating Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano and Pilatus’ PC-21 as potential replacements for its PZL-130 TC-II Orlik training aircraft. Both turboprops have already been assessed by the Polish military as the country seeks a training system better suited to its requirements.
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The private aviation company operated 40 aircraft at mid-year, including 11 Embraer Phenom 300s. It is moving to a two-type fleet as part of a cost-cutting effort aimed at improving operating efficiency and addressing losses amid a changed post-pandemic business-travel market.
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