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Flight Safety Information - September 3, 2026 No. 173

In This Issue

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: Incident: Gol B737 at Sao Paulo on Sep 1st 2026, flaps problem on departure

: SFO Selects ProSafeT

: Incident: Corendon B38M near Kayseri on Sep 1st 2026, engine failure

: Incident: American A319 at Philadelphia on Sep 1st 2026, engine fire indication

: Coast Guard jet with DHS secretary onboard makes emergency landing

: NTSB details final moments before deadly mid-air collision involving Pa. State Police helicopter

: 56% of Icelandair Pilots Report Falling Asleep Unintentionally at Work

: Bird Strikes, Powerplant Failures Commonly Cited in Recent Business Aviation Safety Events

: Boeing Paid $3.1 Million Fine to FAA Over Widespread Safety Violations

: Fatal New Mexico air ambulance crash followed GPS disruption, NTSB finds

: GAO: FAA Should Consider Expanding Mechanic Testing Access for High School Aviation Students

: Philippine Airlines takes delivery of fourth A350-1000 with five more on order

: Major Airline Pilot Hiring Outpacing Previous Year by 40%

: Embraer delivers its 2000th E-Jet to Azul

: Calendar of Events

Incident: Gol B737 at Sao Paulo on Sep 1st 2026, flaps problem on departure

A Gol Transportes Aereos Boeing 737-700, registration PR-GEI performing flight G3-1006 from Sao Paulo Congonhas,SP to Rio de Janeiro Santos,RJ (Brazil), was climbing out of Congonhas' runway 35L when the crew stopped the climb at 6000 feet due to problems with the flaps. The crew decided to divert to Sao Paulo Galeao Airport,SP (Brazil) for a safe landing on runway 28R about 30 minutes after departure.

The aircraft returned to service about 7 hours after landing.

https://avherald.com/h?article=53ff1ddd&opt=0

Incident: Corendon B38M near Kayseri on Sep 1st 2026, engine failure

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration TC-MKE performing flight XC-9317 from Ufa (Russia) to Antalya (Turkey) with 160 people on board, was enroute at FL340 entering Turkish Airspace when the crew informed ATC about the failure of the right hand engine (LEAP). The aircraft drifted down to about FL210 and diverted to Kayseri (Turkey) for a safe landing on runway 25 about one hour after leaving FL340.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Kayseri about 40 hours after landing.

https://avherald.com/h?article=53ff1aaf&opt=0

Incident: American A319 at Philadelphia on Sep 1st 2026, engine fire indication

An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N9013A performing flight AA-9782 from Philadelphia,PA to New York JFK,NY (USA) with just two crew on board, was climbing out of Philadelphia's runway 27L when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet reporting a right hand engine (CFM56) fire indication. The crew returned to Philadelphia for a safe landing on runway 27L about 15 minutes after departure. After landing the crew advised emergency services they believed it was a false indication. After about 5 minutes on the runway the aircraft taxied to the apron.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Philadelphia about 29 hours after landing.

https://avherald.com/h?article=53ff1761&opt=0

Coast Guard jet with DHS secretary onboard makes emergency landing

Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A Coast Guard jet with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin onboard made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon near Washington, after the jet suffered a mid-flight engine failure.

"The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single-engine landing feel routine," Mullin said online, confirming the incident.

"No panic, just straight professionalism. After we landed, the pilots told me that was a first for them! We could not have been in better hands."

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport confirmed to UPI in an emailed statement the C-37A gulfstream jet with 14 people onboard reported "a possible mechanical issue" and diverted to Reagan National, where it landed safely at 1:35 p.m. EDT. No other flights were disrupted, it added.

"The plan landed safely, was thoroughly checked by Airports Authority Fire and Rescue personnel then proceeded off the runway," it said.

According to audio of communication between the plane's pilots and air traffic control, the aircraft had lost its right engine, and had requested an emergency landing at the airport, which was granted.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Arlington County, Va.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/02/Coast-Guard-jet-Markwayne-Mullin-emergency-landing/2151788402771/

NTSB details final moments before deadly mid-air collision involving Pa. State Police helicopter

The pilot killed has been identified as 57-year-old Paul Sokoloski, of Hershey, according to officials.

NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Carlisle mid-air collision

NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly mid-air collision involving Pa. State Police helicopter

CARLISLE, Pa. (WPVI) -- The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on last month's mid-air collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna aircraft at the Carlisle Airport in Cumberland County.

Federal investigators said the Aug. 19 crash occurred just before 7 p.m. as the Cessna was approaching the runway to land. The helicopter had already landed and exited the runway but was hovering in a nearby field.

According to the NTSB, the helicopter crew was conducting a training flight and returning to Carlisle Airport when they became aware of the approaching Cessna.

2nd trooper released from hospital; investigation continues into fatal Carlisle aircraft collision

A witness who heard radio transmissions between the aircraft told investigators the helicopter crew instructed the Cessna pilot to "extend his downwind," meaning to continue flying parallel to the runway to create additional spacing between aircraft. The pilot of the Cessna acknowledged the instruction, the report said.

One of the helicopter pilots told investigators the crew received a traffic collision avoidance system alert before spotting the airplane and communicating over the radio. The Cessna pilot had also advised that he was second in line to land.

Airport surveillance video reviewed by investigators showed the airplane crossing the runway threshold about 30 seconds after the helicopter crossed it and while the helicopter remained near the airfield.

According to the report, the airplane never touched down. Instead, it continued along the runway before pitching up and beginning to climb.

"After the airplane reached the apex of its climb, about 1 wingspans above the runway, the right wing dropped and the airplane immediately turned right and descended toward the northwest," the NTSB report states.

The following four still video images (figure 3) from two of the airport security cameras show the time, locations, orientation of the aircraft and their relative position to each other.

Investigators said the helicopter was hovering about 50 feet north of the runway when the airplane leveled its wings, rapidly pitched up and struck the rear section of the helicopter, hitting the tail rotor and main rotor blades.

The NTSB said only about eight seconds elapsed between the time the helicopter exited the runway surface and the collision.

The helicopter crew told investigators they were unable to see the approaching Cessna before impact because it was behind them.

As a result of the collision, the Cessna broke into four pieces, while the helicopter's rotor and tail blades separated from the aircraft.

Federal investigators said that teams have recovered all the debris at the scene, and will soon be analyzing data cards.

Investigators recovered all major wreckage components and flight data from both aircraft.

Post-accident examination of both aircraft revealed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Both pilots aboard the Pennsylvania State Police helicopter suffered injuries but have been released from the hospital.

The pilot of the Cessna, identified as Dr. Paul Sokoloski, 57, of Hershey, Pennsylvania, was killed in the crash.

The NTSB's investigation continues.

Read the full preliminary report here.

https://6abc.com/post/ntsb-details-final-moments-before-deadly-mid-air-collision-involving-pa-state-police-helicopter-carlisle/19782592/

56% of Icelandair Pilots Report Falling Asleep Unintentionally at Work

An Icelandair aircraft on the ground at Keflavík International Airport.

A survey of Icelandair pilots found that 56% of respondents had unintentionally fallen asleep while working during the previous three months. Photo Credit: Icelandair

More than half of Icelandair pilots responding to a union fatigue survey said they had fallen asleep unintentionally while working during the previous three months.

The survey by the Icelandic Airline Pilots Association drew 508 responses, nearly 80% of its Icelandair pilot members, according to RÚV and mbl.is.

56% reported unintentional sleep while working in the previous three months.

Nine in ten respondents described workload and rostering as unsustainable with regard to fatigue.

Icelandair says safety is its priority and that its collective agreement can exceed regulatory rest requirements.

Fatigue becomes an aviation-safety issue

One third of respondents who reported falling asleep said it had happened more than once. The union says fatigue affecting alertness was most pronounced among Boeing 737 pilots.

The survey also asked whether pilots felt able to remove themselves from duty when fatigue could affect safety. About one third said they had low confidence in doing so, which the union described as a serious concern.

This is not the same as authorised controlled rest, and the article should keep that distinction explicit. Icelandair says it and the union are working on proposals and that it is premature to discuss the results substantively while that work continues.

Iceland Review has previously examined the importance of aviation to Iceland’s economy and transport system in In Focus: Air.

https://www.icelandreview.com/news/icelandair-pilot-fatigue-survey-2026/

Bird Strikes, Powerplant Failures Commonly Cited in Recent Business Aviation Safety Events

Bird strikes, powerplant failures, and collisions were the most common occurrences in business aircraft accidents and incidents from April through June 2026, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).

Bird strikes, powerplant failures, and collisions were among the most commonly cited occurrences for business aircraft accidents and incidents from April through June 2026, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).

NBAA's analysis of business aviation accidents and incidents for the three-month period, published Tuesday, examined 66 reportable events. Based on the data, the group listed wildlife-hazard awareness, proactive maintenance, thorough inspections, and effective procedures as key safety measures that pilots of business aircraft should prioritize.

"The Q2 findings reinforce the need for rigorous preflight preparation, disciplined takeoff and landing practices, runway-excursion prevention, and close attention to aircraft system and powerplant reliability," said Mark Larsen, NBAA director of safety and flight operations, in a statement.

In the second quarter, the NBAA said six accidents involving two business jets, two business turboprops, and a turbine helicopter resulted in 22 deaths. Powerplant system or component failure was cited in two of the events, making it the leading occurrence category for fatal accidents during the quarter.

In June, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude crash-landed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one passenger and injuring five other occupants. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary investigation found that the Citation's right engine starter generator was missing multiple screws, and the flight crew reported a generator failure and "multiple other failures." A final report likely remains several months away.

The NBAA analysis examined a total of 24 accidents. The most frequent type was collision during takeoff and landing, which the association said contributed to one fatal and four nonfatal accidents. Next on the list were runway excursion and powerplant failure, each cited in three accidents.

The report also examined 42 incidents, which the NBAA said can "still reveal operational hazards." Among all 66 reportable events, bird strikes were cited in 12, followed by 11 nonpowerplant failures and nine powerplant failures.

The organization noted that the analysis is intended to "identify trends and areas for further attention" rather than assign probable cause. Data is compiled from the FAA and NTSB, and many of the events remain under investigation with probable cause not yet determined.

However, the NBAA does "connect observed trends with NBAA Safety Committee priorities," it said.

"By bringing these events together and examining the patterns behind them, NBAA helps operators turn data into conversations, training priorities and actions that can strengthen safety," said Larsen.

Full quarterly business aviation accident and incident analyses are available only to NBAA members. The organization released its first quarterly report in late 2025, covering the third quarter of that year.

NBAA's Q1 2026 report examined 40 accidents and incidents that occurred in the first three months of the year, during which there were also six fatal accidents. Seven of the 40 events involved business jets, 10 involved turboprops, and eight involved turbine helicopters.

Larsen in a statement identified runway excursions, landing gear events, and environmental hazards as "common elements" of Q1 accidents and incidents. He advised pilots to focus on "strict adherence to stabilized approach criteria" and "heightened vigilance and enhanced ground control procedures in the airport ramp and runway environments."

Beyond quarterly analyses, the NBAA's Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis resource allows members to filter events by date, aircraft category, operation type, phase of flight, and other criteria. Membership grants access to 10 years of historical trend data as well as detailed individual reports, charts, and data tables.

The association said in November that in the future data will be expanded to cover piston-powered business aircraft.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/bird-strikes-powerplant-failures-commonly-160000868.html

Boeing Paid $3.1 Million Fine to FAA Over Widespread Safety Violations

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Boeing paid a $3.1 ⁠million ⁠fine to the U.S. Federal ⁠Aviation Administration this year, after the agency said the planemaker had committed a series of safety violations, including actions tied to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 ‌mid-air emergency, the FAA told ‌Reuters Wednesday.

The FAA said the full amount sought in September 2025 was paid by ⁠Boeing in ⁠January and had not been previously disclosed publicly. Boeing also confirmed to Reuters it paid the fine.

The FAA also said last year it was fining Boeing for interfering with safety officials’ independence and said the planemaker presented for agency approval two aircraft that were not airworthy.

In 2024, the FAA said it found hundreds of quality system violations at ⁠the ⁠planemaker's 737 factory in Renton, ⁠Washington, and the 737 fuselage factory of then Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, from September 2023 through February ⁠2024.

The FAA found that a Boeing employee pressured a co-worker who was performing tasks on behalf of the FAA to sign off on a 737 MAX so the company could meet its delivery schedule, even though the co-worker had determined that the aircraft did not ⁠comply with regulatory standards.

Democratic U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal previously called the FAA fine ⁠inadequate, adding, "For Boeing, such fines are easily absorbed as the cost of doing business, not a meaningful deterrent to dangerous behavior."

Blumenthal previously investigated Boeing safety issues and chaired a committee when it probed the Alaska mid-air cabin blowout incident. The panel released a report showing Boeing whistleblowers raised significant concerns about the company's manufacturing processes.

The Alaska Airlines incident, which involved a 737 MAX found missing four key bolts, badly damaged Boeing's reputation and led to a brief grounding of ⁠the MAX 9 and an FAA monthly production cap of 38 planes that was lifted in October 2025.

The FAA in July said it would allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes after "months of thorough data and safety review demonstrating consistent production quality."

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2026-09-02/boeing-paid-3-1-million-fine-to-faa-over-widespread-safety-violations

Fatal New Mexico air ambulance crash followed GPS disruption, NTSB finds

The crash killed two pilots and two flight nurses after the Beechcraft C90 lost GPS capability while approaching Ruidoso amid military jamming and unavailable destination weather data

A fatal New Mexico air ambulance crash followed the loss of GPS capability during an overnight patient-retrieval flight, with the crew also operating without automated weather observations or a terminal forecast at the destination, according to the preliminary report released by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

A Beechcraft C90 operated by Generation Jets in partnership with Trans Aero MedEvac crashed near Lincoln, New Mexico, at about 00:15 hrs local time on 14 May, killing both pilots and two flight nurses. The aircraft was flying from Roswell to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso to collect a patient for transport to Albuquerque.

The NTSB’s report says US military GPS jamming was active across the area. The flight crew reported the aircraft had “lost GPS capability” and subsequently requested an instrument landing system (ILS) approach after being unable to use GPS navigation.

Three other aircraft also reported GPS loss during the period, indicating the disruption extended beyond the accident flight.

The crew later reported they had “a visual on Ruidoso” and were cleared for a visual approach. The aircraft descended towards the airport before striking terrain in the Capitan Mountains at about 9,950ft.

The incident highlights the need for robust contingency planning when GPS outages, limited weather information, or airport access issues affect time-critical patient retrievals, potentially requiring route changes, diversion decisions, alternative aircraft or coordination with other medical transport providers.

The NTSB also noted that Sierra Blanca’s automated weather system was out of service, while no Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR) or Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) was available to the crew.

The investigation remains preliminary and is subject to change.

https://www.itij.com/latest/news/fatal-new-mexico-air-ambulance-crash-followed-gps-disruption-ntsb-finds

GAO: FAA Should Consider Expanding Mechanic Testing Access for High School Aviation Students

Key Takeaways

Aircraft mechanics play a key role in making sure our aviation system is safe. The Federal Aviation Administration issues certificates to these mechanics and the schools that train them.

One way to make sure we have enough aircraft mechanics is to train young workers—and nearly 100 aviation maintenance programs serve high school students in the U.S. But some of these programs aren’t certified by the FAA. Students at uncertified programs aren’t eligible to take its general knowledge test, a first step in becoming a certified mechanic.

The GAO recommended that the FAA reassess whether students from uncertified programs should be allowed to take this test.

What GAO Found

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues certificates to aircraft mechanics and to the more than 200 aviation maintenance schools that train them. Eleven of these certificated schools are high schools, and 43 are colleges, universities, or career and technical centers that serve high school students. In addition, at least 43 high schools offer programs in aviation maintenance but are not certificated by FAA. The school representatives that GAO interviewed had little data on career outcomes but cited a range of pathways that graduates have pursued, including further training and enrolling in 4-year colleges.

FAA-Certificated Schools That Train High School Students in Aviation Maintenance

Stakeholders identified several barriers to students becoming aircraft mechanics, especially limited awareness of the career option among students entering high school. Stakeholders also offered options to address these barriers, such as internships with aviation industry partners to increase awareness. Some stakeholders cited as a barrier the ineligibility of students from uncertificated schools, who do not have the requisite work experience or additional education, to take the general written knowledge test—typically the first in a series of FAA tests that students must pass to become an FAA-certificated aircraft mechanic. For example, one stakeholder said that having to take courses at a certificated school can be costly after taking courses at an uncertificated school.

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 requires FAA to task the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee to establish the Airman Knowledge Testing Working Group by May 2025, to assess whether students who have successfully completed an aviation maintenance curriculum should be allowed to take the general written knowledge test. FAA has not established this working group or obtained this assessment. FAA officials said they were unable to do so because, according to the Department of Transportation, it terminated all members of the advisory committee pursuant to an executive order, which required termination of advisory committees deemed to be unnecessary. Convening a group of industry stakeholders and aviation experts to conduct an assessment, through the advisory committee or other mechanism, could help FAA obtain a range of perspectives on the potential benefits and drawbacks of allowing graduates of uncertificated schools to take the test. Through this assessment, FAA could also determine whether expanding access to the test could help address future workforce demand.

Why GAO Did This Study

A sufficient supply of aircraft mechanics, who service and repair aircraft, is necessary to ensure a safe aviation system. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there will be about 11,300 open positions for aircraft mechanics annually through 2034. One way to meet this need is to recruit and train younger workers.

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes a provision for GAO to review programs that train high school students in aviation maintenance and identify certain barriers for program graduates. This report discusses, among other things, (1) the number of such programs and the career outcomes of their graduates; and (2) barriers to students becoming aircraft mechanics through these programs, and options to address those barriers.

GAO analyzed FAA data and conducted a literature search to identify high school aviation maintenance programs, including those partnering with schools certificated by FAA. GAO also interviewed aviation industry stakeholders, including representatives of 12 certificated or uncertificated schools, selected based on type of school and geographic diversity. In addition, GAO compared FAA’s actions with statutory requirements.

Recommendations

GAO recommends that FAA establish a group of industry stakeholders and aviation experts to assess whether students should be allowed to take FAA’s general written knowledge test for mechanics after successfully completing an aviation maintenance curriculum at an uncertificated school. DOT concurred with the recommendation.

https://www.hstoday.us/industry/latest-from-gao/gao-faa-should-consider-expanding-mechanic-testing-access-for-high-school-aviation-students/

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of fourth A350-1000 with five more on order

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000.

The aircraft, registered RP-C3513, touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) at 19:22 local time on September 2, 2026, following a delivery flight from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France.

The aircraft, registered RP-C3513, is the fourth of nine A350-1000s the airline ordered in 2023 as part of its fleet modernization and international growth strategy.

PAL remains the first and only carrier in Southeast Asia to operate the type.

PAL’s flagship long-haul aircraft

The A350-1000 serves as PAL’s flagship for long-haul operations, configured in a 382-seat, three-class layout.

Business class features private suites with sliding privacy doors, while a dedicated premium economy cabin and an enhanced economy class product round out the offering.

The aircraft also delivers improved fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and stronger operational performance compared with previous-generation types.

The aircraft is currently deployed on key international routes, including San Francisco, New York, and Toronto, supporting the airline’s broader mission of connecting the Philippines to the world.

Farnborough commitments signal broader fleet expansion through 2036

The delivery comes as PAL continues to build out its future fleet.

During the Farnborough International Airshow in June 2026, the airline signed Memoranda of Understanding for nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for five more, as well as 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five. Deliveries under those agreements are expected through 2036.

Combined with its current orders, the commitments signal PAL’s confidence in the long-term growth of air travel and its intent to operate one of the most modern and fuel-efficient fleets in the region.

PAL holds APEX Four Star status and was recognized by Cirium for the highest on-time performance among Asia Pacific carriers in 2025. In 2026, the airline was officially invited to join the oneworld alliance.

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/philippine-airlines-takes-delivery-of-fourth-a350-1000-with-five-more-on-order

Major Airline Pilot Hiring Outpacing Previous Year by 40%

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Major airline pilot hiring is on the rise for ATP Flight School graduates, with 2026 hiring outpacing 2025 by nearly 40%.1 Leading the hiring has been American Airlines, with ATP placing over 110 graduates with the airline year-to-date. In total, 1,170 graduates have been hired by regional and major airlines in the last 12 months.

Early bullish hiring projections for 2026 have held, and that pace isn't expected to slow. Major airlines have projected their 2027 hiring to be equally strong for professional pilots.2

As major airlines continue hiring at this pace, they're pulling experienced pilots from the regional airlines, who have responded with increasing class sizes.3 Leading graduate hiring at the regionals is SkyWest Airlines, with 119 graduates hired in 2026.

Regional airlines are hiring largely from their cadet programs.4 ATP graduates get the competitive edge in this hiring wave, with access to every regional airline cadet program and airline-backed Career Tracks™ that provide graduates with structured career progression to American, Delta, and United.

"2026 has been a strong year of hiring for ATP graduates, and all signs point to an even stronger year in 2027," said Michael Arnold, Vice President of Marketing, ATP Flight School. "Students training at ATP today will be well positioned to establish their careers and quickly start gaining seniority through one of ATP's 38 airline-backed Career Tracks™. And with the introduction of the Career Track Discovery Program, aspiring pilots now have a low-cost, low-commitment way to get started exploring the career and catching this hiring wave."

Aspiring pilots can get started and explore ATP's Career Tracks™ with the Career Track Discovery Program. For just $4,995, students complete the first four weeks and 23 hours of ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program, without the commitment of a full career program. Learn more at ATPFlightSchool.com/discovery.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/major-airline-pilot-hiring-outpacing-previous-year-by-40-302867763.html

Embraer delivers its 2000th E-Jet to Azul

Embraer has celebrated a big milestone, with the manufacturer delivering its 2000th E-Jet.

The milestone aircraft, an E195-E2, was delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas.

Since entering service in 2004, the E-Jets family has transformed the airline industry by combining passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and industry-leading reliability. Over the past two decades, E-Jets have established a remarkable global presence, serving more than 90 airlines across over 60 countries. The fleet has accumulated approximately 48 million flight hours and carried more than 2.85 billion passengers worldwide.

The E-Jet family comprises the first-generation E170, E175, E190, and E195, as well as the second-generation E190-E2 and E195-E2.

Azul has been a key operator of Embraer aircraft and has played a pivotal role in expanding regional connectivity across Brazil. Since launching operations in 2008, the airline has operated more than 140 E-Jets and has been a strategic partner in the success of the E2. Azul became the launch customer for the E195-E2 and took delivery of the first aircraft in 2019.

In Quotes

2000th E-Jet Group Photo - Image, Embraer

Embraer and Azul teams celebrating the 2000th E-Jet – Image, Embraer.

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said:

“The delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet is an extraordinary milestone for Embraer and for the global aviation transport industry,” said

“As one of the world’s three most successful commercial jet programs, the E-Jets family has played a vital role in connecting communities, opening new markets, and creating sustainable growth opportunities for airlines. We are proud to celebrate this milestone alongside Azul, one of our valued long-standing partners.”

John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul, added:

“E-Jets family has played a fundamental role in Azul’s journey. Since our very first flight, operated on December 15, 2008, aboard an E190 aircraft registered as PR-AZL, Embraer aircraft have enabled the expansion of air connectivity across Brazil, bringing cities closer together, stimulating markets, and creating new opportunities for millions of Customers”,

“Receiving the 2,000th E-Jet, which also marks our 50th E2 aircraft, is especially meaningful to us because it represents not only a major milestone for Embraer, but also the strength of a partnership that has helped transform regional aviation, enhance connectivity across Brazil, and deliver significant improvements to our customers’ onboard experience.”

The E-Jet programme continues to be popular, with backlogs for the E170, E190-E2 and E195-E2, as well as the developmental E175-E2. Combined with type commonality, parts pooling, as well as passenger-winning features including 2-2 seating in economy class (and 1-2 for those upfront), it’s proved popular with both airlines and passengers.

E-Jets have done well enough to have the second-generation E2 programme, business jet programmes and even freighter conversions.

With a backlog of 174 E175s and 319 across the E2 programme, there’s plenty of room for growth for the family ahead.

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/09/02/embraer-delivers-its-2000th-e-jet-to-azul/