ROUTES: Aeroitalia will begin flights from Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to several destinations

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport :

Genoa,
Milan Malpensa,
Turin
Trieste
Using E190 aircraft based at the airport, operating 19 weekly flights.

Photo: Aeroitalia

ROUTES - BermudAir will launch of new direct flights from Bermuda to Newark and New York LaGuardia in winter from 26 October 2025, with E175 and E190.

 Photo: Fly BermudAir

From 18 December 2025, sister brand, AnguillAir, will offer flights from Anguilla to Newark.

FLEET - Air Peace Expands Fleet With Arrival Of First Embraer 190 Aircraft

 

Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s leading airline, has further deepened its operational capacity with the addition of its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing registration 5N-CEF, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 19:38 on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Speaking with newsmen, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, disclosed that the newly acquired aircraft is a 118-seater and the first of its type in the carrier’s growing fleet portfolio. He revealed that another unit is expected to arrive next month, further reinforcing the airline’s strategic expansion plan to bolster both domestic and regional operations.

“This aircraft type brings a new dimension to our service offerings. It is designed for efficiency, eco-friendly installations, and passenger comfort, such as a 2-2 seating layout, quiet and spacious cabin, making it the ideal fit for many of our routes. It enables us to connect more cities seamlessly and serve underserved destinations with the right capacity,” Efe noted.

He reiterated the airline’s commitment to easing the burden of air travel in Nigeria by continually investing in the right aircraft for its expansive network.

With a fleet of over 30 aircraft, Air Peace has remained at the forefront of West Africa’s aviation space. As of May 2025, the airline recorded an average on-time performance of 85% across its domestic network, a testament to its operational reliability and service delivery promise.

Looking ahead into the third quarter, Air Peace says it is optimistic about its growth trajectory. The airline plans to open new domestic routes, expand regional reach, launch more international destinations, and continue strategic fleet acquisition to meet growing passenger demand

AIR PEACE

FLEET - QANTASLINK TO INVEST IN MAJOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA FLEET RENEWAL

QantasLink today announced the Embraer 190 (E190) as the preferred aircraft type for a major fleet renewal program at its Western Australia-based regional operation, Network Aviation.

The renewal program would see QantasLink’s Fokker F100 (F100) aircraft retired and replaced with up to 14 E190 aircraft. Qantas is currently assessing sourcing options for mid-life E190 aircraft and is targeting the first aircraft to arrive toward the end of 2026.

Network Aviation, which operates charter and FIFO services across Western Australia as well as regular passenger flights, will benefit from the enhanced fuel efficiency, reliability and improved passenger comfort that the E190 platform provides. E190s are a popular aircraft with regional airlines globally.

Qantas recently announced that Network Aviation will receive four Airbus A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia (JSA), which enables the earlier retirement of four of the Group’s F100 aircraft. These A320 aircraft will commence entering service before the end of 2025. The earlier retirement of the four F100 aircraft, enabled by the A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia, will trigger an incremental accelerated depreciation charge, as noted in Jetstar Asia’s recent announcement, and will be excluded from underlying earnings. FY26 capex guidance remains unchanged at $4.1bn to $4.3bn.

QantasLink Chief Executive Officer Rachel Yangoyan said: “This fleet renewal represents a significant investment in the future of our regional aviation capabilities, and our commitment to serving the critical resources sector and regional communities in Western Australia.

“The E190 is a proven platform that operates across Australia today and will deliver improved operational efficiency and reliability, while also creating opportunities for our people in the West.”

Fortescue Metals Chief Executive Officer Dino Otranto said: “With more than 50 flights a week out of Perth, we’re on track for around 640,000 passenger movements this financial year – a clear reflection of how vital our partnership with Qantas and Network Aviation is to keeping our operations running efficiently.

“This new fleet will bring more comfort and reliability for our people, and that makes a real difference when you’re flying in and out as frequently as we do.”

The retirement of the F100s is part of the Group’s wider fleet renewal program. Qantas will take delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR later this month, making it the first airline in Asia Pacific to operate the extra long-range narrowbody aircraft type.

The Company expects to provide further updates on the mid-life E190 acquisition and specific delivery timelines in the coming months as procurement discussions progress.

QANTAS 

NEW AIRCRAFT - Embraer and Rex Group sign extension for Spares Pool Program

 The Australian airline had been receiving Embraer’s support since 2014.

Paris, June 23, 2023 - Embraer has signed a contract extension with Rex Group member, National Jet Express (NJE), for the Pool Program, to support its six Embraer E-190 jets. NJE had been receiving Embraer’s support for a wide range of repairable components since 2014.

Currently, Embraer’s Pool Program supports more than 60 airlines worldwide.

“We are very pleased to extend our partnership with National Jet Express and the Rex Group. This contract extension shows that we provide the best-in-class service for our customers and that there are several advantages for the airlines being supported by the Pool Program”, says Johann Bordais, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.

Rex Executive Chairman, Lim Kim Hai, said, “The support we have received from Embraer over the last nine years has been exemplary and I want to commend them for their customer-mindedness and for the partnership with the Singapore office.”

The Embraer Pool Program is designed to allow airlines to minimize their upfront investment in high-value repairable inventories and resources while taking advantage of Embraer’s technical expertise along with its vast component repair service provider network. The results are significant savings on repair and inventory carrying costs, reduction in required warehousing space, and the virtual elimination of the need for resources required for repair management, while ultimately providing guaranteed performance levels.

NEW AIRLINE - New Pakistani airline, K2 Airways will be the new operator of the Embraer E190 jet

K2 Airways Pvt Ltd, Pakistan is a new airline starting commercial passenger operation in Pakistan by 01Q-2019 with operation on domestic routes within Pakistan. K2 Airways shall be operating latest generation Turbo-Prop Passenger Aircrafts which are known for their excellent operational economics and utilization while delivering passenger convenience & comfort.
Routes

 

Qantaslink E190s Based in Darwin

The Qantas Group is basing at least four E190s in Darwin. The aircraft will serve domestic QantasLink routes across Australia and fly to the carrier’s first international destination, Dili in East Timor.

The interiors of the E190s are in Qantas colours and have up to 97 seats in dual class configuration.

The first E190 flew from Brisbane to Darwin on February 14 in time for a next-day local media event attended by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner.

The aircraft are operated by Alliance Airlines which has a three-year agreement to operate 10 E190s for the Qantas Group as part of an initiative to increase connections and schedules between smaller capital cities and regional centres.

The E190’s 5-hour range allow Qantas to add more frequencies on existing routes and add new nonstops in markets that aren’t viable with larger aircraft. Among the new E190 services will be nonstops between Darwin and Canberra, Cairns, and Townsville. They will also be used to provide permanent, year-round flights to Dili, an important passenger and cargo route.

Mr. Joyce said “the E190 is a fantastic aircraft and the new routes and frequencies they have supported means that Darwin is better positioned to take advantage of the comeback of domestic tourism and business travel. The E190s will make it easier to fly directly between Darwin and other popular tourist destinations, including Alice Springs.”

The E190s have already been improving regional connectivity since they stared flying with Alliance Airlines. According to Mr. Joyce, “the E190 allows us to improve our schedule for Northern Territory travellers. When we first introduced the E190 on our Darwin to Adelaide flights, we were able to double the number of flights we offered each day, giving customers more choice about when they travel. We look forward to providing this flexibility across other new and existing routes.”

All 10 Alliance Airlines E190s in the agreement with the Qantas Group will soon be sporting the QantasLink livery.

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