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Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has received Type Acceptance Certification for its E-Jet E2 family from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). This certification allows Embraer to deliver its next-generation regional jets to South Africa, with Airlink set to receive 10 of the largest E195-E2 variant through a lease agreement with Azorra. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year and continue until 2027.
Stephan Hannemann, Embraer Commercial Aviation's Senior Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, commented on the development: "This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already attained significant success across the world. Passengers can now look forward to experiencing the E2’s class-leading comfort very soon."
Embraer highlighted that this milestone reinforces the suitability of its aircraft for the African market. Arjan Meijer, Commercial President and CEO at Embraer, noted that the company has become a "market leader in the up to 150-seat segment." Airlink has been a long-term customer of Embraer's regional aircraft and will be the first airline in Africa to operate an E2 jet. Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht said that its "additional capacity and range will let Airlink respond to increased demand on some of our most popular routes."
