Embraer shows strength in Africa, releases delivery numbers
Africa is a promising market for Embraer.
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Africa changes strategy to right-sized aircraft
To increase profitability, the continent’s carriers must grow the intra-regional market, increase frequencies, achieve higher load factors, and fly aircraft with lower operating costs. This can only be achieved with a fleet of efficient and right-sized aircraft.
Kenya and Congo Airways bolster aviation ties
Kenya Airways has entered a codeshare partnership with Congo Airways, just as the carrier signed an aircraft lease agreement with its new partner. The agreement will see Kenya Airways lease two Embraer E190s to Congo Airways, boosting domestic operations and…
Africa’s inter-regional traffic still underdeveloped
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated global aviation. The fallout is being severely felt across the African continent. Even before the pandemic, only 9% of the continent’s air traffic was intra-African. It’s common to hear stories that the fastest, easiest, and…
Congo Airways invests $272 million in four Embraer aircraft
Congo Airways, the state-owned flag carrier airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has invested $272 million on four Embraer aircraft. The new jets, according to the airline, allow it to extend passenger and cargo operations regionally to high-demand…
Congo Airways upgrades Embraer order
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