Grupo Abra Nears Deal to Purchase Up to 20 Embraer E2 Jets
Grupo Abra is close to purchasing up to 20 Embraer E2 regional jets to serve its airline portfolio, a deal expected to be announced soon.
- • Grupo Abra is nearing an order for up to 20 Embraer E2 jets.
- • The announcement is expected at the Farnborough International Airshow next week.
- • The jets will be distributed among Grupo Abra’s airlines, including Gol and Avianca.
- • Embraer's E2 jets seat up to 146 passengers and are used mainly on regional routes.
Key details
Grupo Abra, the parent company of Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, is reportedly close to finalizing a purchase agreement with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer for up to 20 E2 jets. This significant deal, potentially announced next week at the Farnborough International Airshow, will involve allocating these jets among the airlines in Grupo Abra's portfolio, including Gol, Avianca Colombia, and another Spanish-based carrier. Embraer's E-Jets in the E2 family are single-aisle regional jets that can seat up to 146 passengers, commonly used for regional flights. Currently, Azul is the only Brazilian airline operating Embraer aircraft. The purchase would mark a strategic expansion of Grupo Abra's fleet with modern, efficient aircraft suited for regional routes. Representatives from Grupo Abra, Gol, and Embraer have declined to comment. If completed, the deal represents a noteworthy development in Brazil's commercial aviation sector, reinforcing Embraer's role domestically and the ongoing fleet modernization efforts among Brazilian airlines.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
