What Happened
Embraer Expands Component Support for South African Carrier
Embraer has signed a Component Pool Program agreement with Airlink, a South African carrier, to support its new fleet of 10 Azorra leased E195-E2 jets. The agreement will cover 78 aircraft, providing significant savings and economies in component repair and inventory holding costs. Airlink’s existing fleet benefits from Embraer’s Pool Program, which has been in place since 2001. The partnership was announced at the Dubai Airshow on November 16, 2025. The agreement was confirmed by Embraer’s spokesperson, and Airlink’s CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht, praised the program’s benefits for the airline’s operational reliability and availability.