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Unidentified Indian based Airlines may have placed the order for the Five Embraer E195 aircraft.

Is this a new E195-E2 customer from an Indian air carrier?

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A new order for five E195-e2 aircraft from an unidentified customer was recently placed with Embraer. However, there are rumours that the Indian company Airline star air, with plans to buy 5 aircraft from the Brazilian-based Embrear aircraft manufacturing company, may have placed this order.

As rumors spread after the plane made a surprise visit to Kolhapur Maharashtra last month and landed in a local airport, Star Air’s corporate headquarters are located there.

Star Air currently runs the majority of southern flights connecting major cities and smaller airports, giving the airline a wider network. There is considerable suspicion that the aircraft have been ordered by Star Air, an Indian commuter airline based at Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport. The firm has shown interest in the aircraft.

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There are 5 aircraft in Star Air’s fleet, all of which were made by Embraer. It uses 5 Embraer ERJ 145LR aircraft to fly to 17 domestic destinations in India from its hubs at Kempegowda International Airport and Belagaavi Airport.

Five E195-E2 aircraft have been firm orders for Embraer from an unnamed airline with ambitious new growth aspirations.

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The final aircraft will complete the transaction in early 2024. Embraer will deliver four aircraft by the end of 2023. The contract’s list price worth of US$389.4 million will be added to Embraer’s backlog for the fourth quarter.

Ten airlines are now running the contemporary E195-E2, with KLM and Azul being the two biggest. The aircraft is, however, becoming more popular with other airlines worldwide and entering new markets.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.