Copa Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 12 Embraer 190 Advanced Range (AR) aircraft it has on order.
The Panamanian carrier is due to receive the remainder of the 94 seaters by the end of 2008. Copa, which also holds options for an additional 18 E-190s, will operate the new twinjets from its hub in Panama City.
Source: Flight International
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