Airlink Schedules Initial E195-E2 Operations for Early 2026
South African carrier to deploy Embraer E195-E2 on multiple domestic routes from January 2026
South Africa
Airlink's first Embraer E195-E2 teased in video
South African airline to expand capacity with arrival of new E2 jets leased from Azorra
Embraer expands ties with South Africa, targeting sale of C-390
Manufacturer signs Memorandum of Understanding with Denel, the largest aerospace and defense company in the African country
Embraer sells two C-390 Millenniums to undisclosed customer
Agreement includes training, support package and spare parts, but value was not disclosed. Country is the 10th customer for the multirole aircraft
South Africa has shown interest in acquiring the C-390, says Embraer
South African National Defence Force has "advanced in the acquisition process" of the Millennium
Embraer KC-390 performs demonstration flight with members of the South African Air Force
The aircraft is one of the alternatives evaluated by the country to improve transport capacity, which is currently deficient due to the low availability of old C-130 Hercules