For now, it is just a Memorandum of Understanding, but Embraer and Fokker intend to establish “meaningful and strategic partnerships” across the globe on Defense, Commercial, and Space projects. Embraer, Fokker Services Group with Fokker Techniek and...
The EU is different than other regions with respect to its focus on “green initiatives”, especially the commercial aviation sector. There is a carbon tax on jet fuel and the costs of running an airline in Europe will keep rising. Therefore, despite the pandemic and...
Embraer and NetJets, Inc. signed a deal for up to 100 additional Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft, with a total price of more than $1.2 billion. These aircraft are in addition to the 2010 deal between the parties for 50 Phenom 300s plus up to 75 options. Originally...
The 50-seat regional jet problem is growing and it is pressing in the US. This was highlighted by United Airlines at the recent IATA AGM. While the problem is most pressing for United, the problem is system-wide. The “problem” is the apparent absence of...
At the recent IATA AGM, United’s COO Andrew Nocella shared a concern with Flight Global. Essentially United needs to replace two types by the end of the decade – the 757-300 and the 50-seat RJ. The concern expressed is not as much of a problem for other airlines and...
