Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family has received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success and reinforcing its suitability for the African market.

The announcement comes on the heels of a major fleet expansion by Airlink, South Africa’s leading airline, which recently finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 new E-195E2 aircraft (see for details AVIONEWS). The first deliveries are expected later this year, with the full fleet arriving by 2027. These airplanes will seat up to 136 passengers in a two-by-two configuration and will support Airlink’s growth across high-density and emerging routes in sub-Saharan Africa.

The type acceptance process was closely supported by Embraer’s engine partner Pratt & Whitney, as the E2’s next generation PW1900G engines were, in parallel, certified in South Africa. With SACAA certification now in place, its E2 jets are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation in South Africa and beyond.