Airlink already uses Embraer’s Pool Program to support the rest of its all-Embraer fleet. With the addition of the new E2s, the programme will ultimately cover 78 aircraft, further reducing downtime while enhancing the carrier’s operational reliability and availability across its regional network.

Airlink has been an Embraer operator since 2001, serving 47 destinations across 15 Southern and East African countries, including Madagascar and St Helena Island, and undertaking non-commercial charters to Ascension Island in the South Atlantic.

“Expanding the Embraer component inventory agreement to cover our new Embraer E195-E2s will provide us with the security we need as we deploy the aircraft. It will help us achieve the maximum operational, commercial and economic benefits we expect to derive from the new additions to our fleet,” said Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht.

Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, added: “We are proud to support the E2 operations at Airlink, a flagship example of innovation and efficiency in regional aviation. Embraer deeply values the trust Airlink has placed in our aircraft and services, and we remain dedicated to empowering their success with the most advanced solutions in the industry.

This Pool Program agreement reflects our commitment to operational excellence and reinforces Embraer’s role in supporting Airlink’s growth strategy in the region.”

Embraer’s Pool Program offers airlines comprehensive component support, backed by the manufacturer’s global services network and technical expertise. The programme provides significant savings in repair and inventory-holding costs, reduces warehousing requirements, and is structured around guaranteed performance levels. Embraer Services & Support offers a wide portfolio of tailored solutions aimed at enhancing after-sales experience and supporting the expanding global fleet of Embraer aircraft.