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Japan Airlines has selected Embraer’s E190-E2 to replace the first-generation E170 and E190 jets flown by regional subsidiary J-Air. The agreement covers 16 firm aircraft and options for 10 more, with deliveries scheduled to begin in fiscal 2029, ending March 2030.
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