Mexicana has received its first Embraer E195-E2

Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA         Image : Web Screenshot

 

Mexicana has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The delivery of this new aircraft is an important milestone in the modernization of Mexicana's fleet and highlights the growing market influence of the E2 family in Latin America. The new aircraft has now departed from Embraer's headquarters to Mexico.

This delivery is the first of 20 next-generation E2 aircraft ordered by Mexicana. The order, announced in 2024, includes 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. With this strategic decision, Mexicana will improve its network connectivity and operational efficiency.

Leobardo Bojórquez, CEO of Mexicana, said: "This delivery marks a new chapter for Mexicana. The E2's superior performance, economy and comfort make it the ideal aircraft to support our strategic growth. We look forward to providing customers with a new level of service experience and operational efficiency."

All of Mexicana's E2 series aircraft will adopt a comfortable single-cabin layout, providing passengers with Embraer's iconic 2+2 modern flight experience without middle seats. With advanced aerodynamic design and new generation engines, the E195-E2 is expected to save up to 29% in fuel consumption compared to the first generation E Series aircraft E195.

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: "We are honoured to deliver the first E2 aircraft to Mexicana, helping it fulfill its mission of connecting communities across Mexico with greater efficiency and comfort. As the world's most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, the E2 is a perfect fit for Mexicana's route network layout and sustainability goals."

The E190-E2 and E195-E2 belong to Embraer's E-Jets E2 series of aircraft, which are known for their low noise, low emissions and best-in-class economy. The series of aircraft uses full fly-by-wire technology to reduce pilot workload and improve safety. In addition, Mexicana's E2 fleet will be backed by Embraer's comprehensive service and support system to ensure high aircraft availability and operational reliability from the first day of operation.

Air China C909 launches flight from Hohhot to Khoshig Valley on 1 July 2025

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On 1 July 2025, at 9.35 am, CA757 flight operated by Air China C909 aircraft smoothly flew from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Khoshig Valley, opening a new chapter for Air China C909 to operate international commercial flights.

After landing in the Khoshig Valley airport, CA757 flight was welcomed with the highest courtesy in the civil aviation industry, the "Watergate Ceremony". 

This year marks the fifth year that Air China has introduced the C909 domestic aircraft. 

Over the past five years, Air China has actively promoted the large-scale operation of domestic civil aircraft. As of now, Air China's C909 fleet has reached 35 aircraft, which have accumulated more than 110,000 safe flight hours and transported more than 4.13 million passengers from the three major operating bases of Beijing, Chengdu and Hohhot.

Air China's C909 fleet currently operates more than 30 routes and has more than 100 flights per day. The airline will continue to promote the large-scale, high-quality commercial operation of domestic aircraft such as C909 and C919, actively participate in the research and development of C929 wide-body aircraft, and build a solid operation guarantee system for domestic aircraft.

Air China's C909 flying the Hohhot-Khoshig Valley route is an important breakthrough for Air China in promoting the international operation of domestic civil aircraft, and an important measure for Air China to actively respond to the "Belt and Road" initiative and expand the "Belt and Road" route network.

So far, Air China has launched 68 "Belt and Road" routes covering key regions such as Asia, Africa and Europe, and has flights to 29 countries. In the summer and autumn of 2025, Air China will also launch "Belt and Road" related routes such as Beijing-Cairo, Beijing-Tashkent, Urumqi-Tashkent, and Beijing-Almaty to help build the "Air Silk Road".

In conjunction with this event, Air China also launched a series of preferential activities. From 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025, passengers of Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines will enjoy discounts on nearly 30 connecting routes originating from across the country and transiting through Hohhot to Khoshig Valley. In addition, Air China passengers can also enjoy exclusive discounts at popular tourist attractions, resorts, hotels and other places in Mongolia.

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Thai Vietjet Air launches flight to Incheon on 1 October 2025

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Thai Vietjet Air launches scheduled flight to Incheon from Suvarnabhumi on 1 October 2025.

According to schedules, Thai Vietjet Air flight VZ850 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Incheon at 1.45 am, touches down in Incheon at 9.20 am before leaving Incheon for Suvarnabhumi at 11.55 am and landing in Suvarnabhumi at 3.45 pm under flight VZ851.

Thai Vietjet Air flies to Incheon daily with its A321 jet.

China Eastern launches flight between Taiyuan and Macau on 20 July 2025

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China Eastern launches direct scheduled flight between Taiyuan and Macau on 20 July 2025.

According to schedules, on 20 July 2025, China Eastern flight MU7331 departs from Taiyuan for Macau at 8.40 am, touches down in Macau at 11.45 am before leaving Macau for Taiyuan at 12.55 pm and landing in Taiyuan at 3.55 pm under flight MU7332.

China Eastern flies from Taiyuan to Macau on Sundays until 19 October 2025 with its B737-800 aircraft.