Japanese carrier selected the Brazilian regional jet last year, signing a deal for 15 aircraft and five purchase options

Former KLM Cityhopper aircraft arrived from South Africa but have yet to enter commercial service

Commercial Aviation topped $15 billion as Defense & Security recorded the fastest annual growth

Decision follows months of signals that Athens had selected the Brazilian transport to replace part of its C-130 Hercules fleet

Letter cited by Indian media says conglomerate sought rule change to allow airport operators to own airlines, with a new carrier seen as a way to help justify local aircraft assembly

Spanish carrier was an early customer for the type, which enabled the airline to launch longer nonstop routes from the Canary Islands

Luxembourg carrier reshapes its fleet with aircraft aimed at different market segments

Agreement gives a boost to the Brazilian manufacturer's cargo conversion program, which has delivered only two aircraft so far

Partnership could allow the military transport aircraft to launch palletized stand-off weapons without major modifications

Agreement includes 20 firm orders, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2027 to GOL and Avianca