Embraer will debut the E195-E2, its largest commercial aircraft, at Aviation Africa 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda, on September 12, 2022.
The aircraft, belonging to Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s
largest airline, is one of five units currently in operation with the airline.
The E2 is helping Air Peace achieve its ambition of connecting not just all of
Nigeria, but the whole of the African continent, while feeding long-haul
flights from its Lagos hub.
The E195-E2, the most quiet and most efficient single aisle
aircraft flying today, saving up to 25% carbon dioxide emissions compared to
previous generation aircraft, has 124 seat capacity in a typical dual class
configuration, offering more space, privacy and comfort.
The aircraft will be displayed on the static apron at Kigali
International Airport on 12th September for VIPs and dignitaries attending the
Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition to tour the aircraft.
Stephan Hannemann, VP Middle East & Africa at Embraer,
said, “Embraer has been a proud partner of Aviation Africa for several years and
we are honored to showcase our state-of-the-art flagship E195-E2 in Kigali,
operated by our airline partner, Air Peace of Nigeria.
Embraer has built a great presence on the African continent,
with over 200+ aircraft operating at over 60 airlines. The E2 family is a
perfect matchmaker for the African market environment, and I’m convinced the E2
will play a key role in increasing market connectivity across the region”.
Stanley Olisa, Spokesperson of Air Peace, stated, “We are
happy to be displaying one of our ultra-modern airplanes at the Aviation Africa
this year, with our partner, Embraer.
Air Peace currently has five E2s and the acquisition of
these brand-new planes is in line with our fleet modernisation programme and to
further strategically position us to meet the growing connectivity needs in the
African market”.
“Aviation Africa is now established as Rwanda’s global
aviation event, this year’s will be the biggest yet with 1100 attendees from
over 80 countries.
We are delighted to work with Embraer to bring this aircraft
to Kigali and offer the opportunity for our Rwandan and International VIPs to
tour the aircraft.” – Mark Brown, Managing Director, Aviation Africa.
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