Airlines

Embraer E195-E2 Granted Type Certification in China

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has given a Type Certificate to the Embraer E195-E2, the largest member of the E-Jet series. This comes after the E190-E2’s certification by CAAC, which was granted in November of last year, at the Zhuhai Air Show.

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We’re thrilled to now have both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 certified by CAAC, clearing the way for sales in the Chinese market. “Our staff in China is actively collaborating with prospective clients and moving forward. The E2 offers complementary capacity to China’s indigenous ARJ21 and C919 aircraft; together, they provide Chinese airlines with flexible, efficient, and environmentally friendly options to meet the demand of the world’s quickly expanding air transportation market. As a result, there are significant opportunities for the E2 in China.

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Embraer’s most recent 20-Year Market Outlook, released in June, predicts that Asia Pacific, particularly China, would experience rapid growth over the next 20 years, expanding its RPKs by 4.4% yearly. Demand for narrow-body aircraft with up to 150 seats in China is being driven by the country’s desire for flexibility.

Embraer E195-E2 ‘TechLion’ made its debut at the Zhuhai Airshow in November of last year, when it visited China for the first time. China’s aerospace leaders saw this as a chance to see the aircraft’s capabilities, which included excellent performance, low noise and emission levels, and cheap operating costs.

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Azul put the E195-E2 into service in 2019. The E195-E2, the largest aircraft in the E-Jet family, has a capacity of 120 to 146 individuals. It offers 25% more fuel efficiency per seat than earlier generations of E-Jets, making it the most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft in use today.

The E195-E2 was successfully tested on 100% SAF in June 2022, demonstrating that the E-Jets E2 series can fly with blends up to 100% SAF without sacrificing performance or safety. Compared to earlier generations of aircraft, the E2 emits 25% lower CO2 emissions now; with SAF, this reduction can reach 85%.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.