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Embraer Lands Helvetic, Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders at Dubai Airshow
New and returning customers for the E-Jet family sign Embraer’s first show orders
Embraer E175
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In its first two commercial orders of the show, Embraer on Monday announced agreements with returning customer Helvetic Airways and new client Air Côte d’Ivoire for up to eight E195-E2s and four E175s, respectively.

Helvetic Airways’ firm order for three E195s is complemented by five additional purchase rights, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The order will enable the Swiss carrier to grow its Embraer E2 fleet from 12 to up to 20 aircraft, which Helvetic Airways CEO Tobias Pogorevc believes will “enhance [the airline’s] ability to serve various European customers through [its] ACMI [wet lease] operations.” Although Helvetic’s fleet is deployed across its scheduled, charter, and wet lease operations, the latter segment is the carrier’s primary focus.