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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

Botswana has injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana between 2021 and December 2025. The state-owned carrier is now seeking to convert a further BWP250 million (USD18.7 million) “irresponsible” government loan into equity because it says it cannot repay the debt.

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

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Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights

2026-06-01T22:42:10.441034-07:00

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Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

2026-05-29T05:52:22.642029-07:00

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025) Botswana has injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana between 2021 and December 2025. The state-owned carrier is now seeking to convert a further BWP250 million (USD18.7 million) “irresponsible” government loan into equity because it says it cannot repay the debt.

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is boosting capacity with an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s purchased in December 2025 are set to enter service soon, with reporting pointing to an E190 debut timeline that has slipped.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

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Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights Arkia Israeli Airlines has been asked by a potential buyer to stop Saturday flights, according to reports tied to the Embraer Emb 190-200. The move introduces near-term operational uncertainty for the carrier while any transaction-related conditions are resolved.

2026-06-01T22:42:10.441034-07:00

Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights

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Honduran Air Force tours Tegucigalpa with Embraer A-29 Super Tucano demonstrator, signaling interest in strategic partnership Embraer sent an A-29 Super Tucano demonstrator to Honduras for a presentation to the Fuerza Aérea Hondureña (FAH) in Tegucigalpa, including time at Base Aérea de ToconTín. The Honduran Air Force described the demonstration as the start of a potential strategic partnership with the Brazilian OEM.

2026-05-31T00:39:17.545638-07:00

Honduran Air Force tours Tegucigalpa with Embraer A-29 Super Tucano demonstrator, signaling interest in strategic partnership

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LATAM’s first Embraer E195-E2 enters final assembly at Embraer; engine fitment and flight-test work next LATAM Airlines Brasil’s first Embraer E195-E2 has moved into final assembly at Embraer’s production site following wing installation. The remaining build phase includes engine installation, systems integration for the cabin and aircraft systems, and pre-delivery testing leading to delivery of the first of 24 E2s.

2026-05-29T06:25:11.450470-07:00

LATAM’s first Embraer E195-E2 enters final assembly at Embraer; engine fitment and flight-test work next

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Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity Airshare will equip its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet with Gogo’s Galileo HDX satellite communications terminal, with installations starting this month at a Wichita facility. The rollout follows a successful demonstration flight evaluating real-world performance, positioning the fractional/jet-card operator to expand in-flight connectivity capability across the type.

2026-05-29T05:52:22.642029-07:00

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

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Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia Maxem Aviation says it will launch Embraer operations in Australia, extending its business aviation footprint around the Brazilian OEM’s installed base and operator needs. The move signals growing local support capability tied to Embraer’s commercial and executive aircraft ecosystems.

2026-05-24T17:14:16.605753-07:00

Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia

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Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders The Embraer E2 family reached its 10-year milestone since first flight, with regular commercial operations continuing across Europe and the Americas. Embraer says the E2 backlog stands at 286 firm orders, led by the E195-E2, underscoring sustained demand for the decade-old narrowbody lineup.

2026-05-24T01:46:10.383849-07:00

Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

Arkia faces request from a potential buyer to halt Saturday flights

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

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