Air Canada ordered as many as 30 Embraer 175s as part of its revitalisation plan, which focuses on higher-frequency services on lower-capacity domestic routes, as well as a select international expansion. The $840 million order for 15 of the 73-seat Embraer 175s, plus options for 15 more, comes on top of a previous Air Canada commitment for up to 90 of the 90-seat Embraer 190. The Embraer 175s will have nine business-class seats and 64 coach seats.
Source: Airline Business
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
Airbus’s adjusted earnings for its commercial aircraft division were down by 13% to €1.95 billion ($2.11 billion) over the first half, as investments for future preparation offset the increase in deliveries. The airframer delivered 323 commercial aircraft over the first six months – up on the previous 316 and lifting ...
Embraer’s automatic take-off system for the E2 is intended to offer increased range by balancing various criteria in order to ensure greater accuracy and efficiency during rotation. The airframer aims to make the Embraer Enhanced Take-off System – or E2TS – available from the fourth quarter of next year. Embraer ...
