Air Peace in Nigeria ordered the Embraer E195-E2. This order has nothing to do with the Paris Airshow as this purchase was made back in April. The order consists of 10 firm and purchase rights to 20 examples. Air Peace is the largest airline in West Africa since it came into operation in 2014. It recently formed a subsidiary called Air Peace-hopper, kind-of like what KLM has with its KLM Cityhopper but smaller.
The Mx intervals for the Legacy 600/650 have improved. Some routine Mx checks are now stretched to 12 months for this model aircraft. According to AIN "nosewheel steering system disengage and air-ground system. Not included are “out-of-phase tasks” such as a general visual inspection of the first-aid kit and operational check of anti-icing system messages, which still need to be accomplished at their specific intervals. However, Embraer officials noted that some of the out-of-phase tasks can be accomplished by a certified mechanic at the owner/operator’s base with the required resources, which will increase aircraft availability and reduce maintenance and operating costs".
Embraer has opened 1,000 job vacancies. At the end of 2021, the Embraer Group had approximately 18,000 employees. "These hires materialize the strategic plan that includes the resumption of aviation growth and all investment in technology, innovation and new businesses at Embraer. We are very excited about the market prospects that generate career opportunities in several areas of the company," said Carlos Alberto Griner, vice-president People, ESG and Communication. "Alongside the talents of traditional educational programs that meet the needs of accelerated qualification and natural replacement of professionals, the new employees will contribute to our efforts to have a more agile and competitive company in an increasingly flexible and diverse work environment."
Embraer announced recently that Flexjet is the first Legacy 500 customer in the world to install Ka-Band, which provides fast, home-like connectivity, as an aftermarket modification on its European fleet of the business jet model. This new capability is available through a service bulletin for the Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 business jets. Embraer also offers the Ka-Band from the factory, as an optional item, for the Praetor 600 and the Praetor 500. "We saw demand in the market for Embraer to offer this aftermarket solution and now we are able to proceed with the installation of this feature in the field," said Marsha Woelber, Vice President of Worldwide Executive Jets Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales, Embraer Service & Support. "This modification is available to customers who desire this high-speed capability which provides the best experience and connectivity on board."
Embraer's E190 E2 has been given type certification by Chinese authorities. It is now expected that the Civil Aviation Administration of China will also green-light the airframers slightly larger E195- E2 soon. Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, commented: "CAAC’s certification of the E190-E2 is great news for Embraer and our prospective customers in China. Certification paves the way for significant E190-E2 business opportunities in China – data reveals that one billion people living in China’s second and third tier cities have never taken a flight. The E190-E2 and E195-E2, seating up to 114 and 146 passengers respectively, offers complementary capacity to China’s indigenous ARJ21 and C919 aircraft. The E2 will not only provide the best in class economics and emission reductions for airlines, but also help to accelerate implementation of China’s Essential Air Service program to connect more secondary and tertiary cities."
Embraer and CAE announced that Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) has deployed a new full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Phenom 300E to meet the growing demand for business jet training in the United States. The new FFS will be operated by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE, at the new CAE Las Vegas Training Center near Henderson International Airport. In addition to the FFS in Nevada, there are six Phenom-series simulators operating in Dallas, Texas (U.S.), London Burgess Hill (UK) and Guarulhos (Brazil). “Offering additional capacity for pilot training is part of our strategy to provide the best services to the market. This new Phenom series simulator is also a milestone in our long-term relationship, and we are pleased to be part of the new CAE Las Vegas Training Center,” said Johann Bordais, President & CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
