Embraer E-Jets reach 2,000 deliveries, joining world’s three largest commercial jet families
E195-E2 delivered to Azul comes 22 years after the first E-Jet entered service, with the family now flown by more than 90 airlines in over 60 countries
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Azul says four-year E195-E2 grounding problem is over
CEO John Rodgerson says Pratt & Whitney engine issues no longer keep the type grounded, although individual aircraft can still be unavailable for maintenance
Azul receives first factory-delivered A330-900 from 11-aircraft Airbus order
Brazilian carrier begins taking delivery of new widebodies as leased A330neos are returned to lessors
Airbus seeks a second chance for the A350 in Brazil after earlier airline exits
Manufacturer sees long-term potential for larger widebodies as international demand grows
Brazil approves United Airlines’ US$100 million minority investment in Azul
Antitrust clearance allows United to raise its stake to nearly 8% as part of Azul’s Chapter 11 process
Embraer shares fall after Azul halves E195-E2 order to 25 jets
Planemaker, however, still has shares that have appreciated by almost 55% during the year
Azul cuts Embraer E195-E2 order from 51 to 25 aircraft amid Chapter 11 process
Original deal between the Brazilian carrier and Embraer dated back to 2014 and was expanded in 2018, but no aircraft were ever delivered under the firm order
Viva–Volaris combination would redraw Latin America’s airline fleet rankings
Mexican low-cost carriers would rise to third place by aircraft count, though capacity and revenue metrics tell a different story
Azul Airlines to Slow E2 Deliveries and Return A330neos to Lessors
Brazilian carrier outlines revised business plan focused on reducing financial exposure and stabilizing long-term growth
GOL ends negotiations with Azul on possible merger
GOL's parent company, Abra, also leads to the termination of the codeshare agreement with Azul established in 2024